LOS ANGELES (AP) — When season eight of “Game of Thrones” began, The Associated Press examined the arcs of the major characters who had survived the bloody series until its final season. With Sunday’s finale of the HBO show looming, here’s an update on where those characters stand after an action-packed season of zombie-mobbing, dragon-torching […]

State Rep. Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, congratulates Roger Hurtubise of Biddeford on his induction into the Franco-American Hall of Fame. Fecteau nominated Hurtubise, the well-known host of the radio program “The French Hour with Roger” on The Legends 104.3 fm and champion of Franco-American culture, for the honor. Hurtubise was one of 11 people inducted into […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Herman Wouk, the versatile, Pulitzer Prize winning author of such million-selling novels as “The Caine Mutiny” and “The Winds of War” whose steady Jewish faith inspired his stories of religious values and secular success, died on Friday at 103. Wouk was just 10 days shy of his 104th birthday and was […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unveiling a new immigration plan, President Donald Trump said Thursday he wanted to provide a sharp contrast with Democrats, and he did — aiming to upend decades of family-based immigration policy with a new approach that favors younger, “totally brilliant,” high-skilled workers he says won’t compete for American jobs. Trump’s sweeping immigration […]

AUGUSTA — Maine public schools and universities will soon ban the use of mascots and logos depicting Native Americans. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ office says the bill she signed Thursday will become effective 90 days after the Legislature adjourns. Penobscot Nation Ambassador Maulian Dana says the law is “a huge step toward trust and respect” […]

SKOWHEGAN — A police detective sergeant has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-wife, avoiding an upcoming trial and placing his future in law enforcement in doubt. Detective Sgt. Don E. Avery, 37, entered a guilty plea on a misdemeanor charge of assault last month ahead of his trial date, which had been scheduled for Wednesday […]

FARMINGTON — A Farmington couple facing methamphetamine production charges pleaded not guilty Wednesday to endangering their children. Douglas Theriault, 37, and his wife, Katherine Theriault, 28, were arrested on a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of a child and taken to the Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington. While in jail, the Theriaults were […]

The Saco City Council didn’t take any action after meeting in executive session for several hours Thursday night to discuss the status of the city’s two top police officers. Chief Raynald Demers and Deputy Chief Corey Huntress were placed on paid leave with little explanation on March 15, and city officials have declined since then […]

OLD ORCHARD BEACH — It’s been 100 years since Boy Scouts have camped out at Old Orchard Beach, but this weekend, they will again set up tents, compete in events and have demonstrations that educate and challenge the participants, organizers say. Starting today and winding down on Sunday, Scout Troops 308 and 310, on behalf […]