Hundreds of dead fish are washing onto a section of Old Orchard Beach Friday afternoon, even as the popular resort town begins a busy holiday weekend. The fish are spread over a large area south of the Old Orchard Beach pier near Union and Ocean avenues. The cause of the die-off is not yet known. […]

PORTLAND — The military cargo plane careened, corkscrew-style, toward the landing strip at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, performing an evasive maneuver aimed at avoiding incoming fire. In her seat, Sen. Susan Collins had a case of the jitters. Sen. John McCain reached over and patted her hand. “He said, ‘Don’t worry, Susan. I am never […]

DETROIT — An all-star lineup of mourners filled a Detroit church with prayers and songs Friday for Aretha Franklin’s funeral, honoring her not just as the Queen of Soul but also as a lifelong friend, family member, churchgoer and activist. Guests at the Greater Grace Temple included former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary […]

SAN DIEGO — The Trump administration is under increasing pressure to speed up the reunification of immigrant families it separated at the Mexican border, following allegations three youngsters were sexually abused while in U.S. custody. The government of El Salvador said the three, ages 12 to 17, were victimized at shelters in Arizona, and it […]

PORTLAND (AP) — The federal government is declaring the deaths of hundreds of seals off the New England coast this summer to be an “unusual mortality event.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday it will investigate the “elevated strandings of harbor and grey seals in the Northeast attributed to disease.” It said 462 […]

SHAPLEIGH — Elias Thomas III has always tried to be a good neighbor — whether at home, in his long relationship with the Rotary Club, or in India, immunizing children and helping communities with water sources to ensure more crops. A longtime Realtor, Thomas is among 10 Realtors from across the country who are finalists […]

YORK COUNTY — Labor Day Weekend has arrived, marking the unofficial end of summer. The Red Cross of Maine offers tips for people to stay safe while enjoying the last blast of summer with friends and family. Many people are traveling over the three-day weekend, and the highways will be crowded with traffic. The Red […]

BIDDEFORD — A garden can be a delight to the eye, most would agree. The colors can dazzle, and the scents may bring a smile. Soon a Memory Care Garden will be built at St. André Health Care. All are invited to gather for the groundbreaking, set for 11 a.m. Tuesday. The ceremony will take place […]

AUGUSTA — The Legislature handed Republican Gov. Paul LePage a victory Thursday when it approved a bill that would shift the focus in Maine’s child protection system away from family reunification and toward the best interests of the children. The measure was among several bills submitted by LePage to bolster the protection of children after […]