LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Netflix snapped HBO’s 17-year streak as Emmy nominations leader, more than bragging rights switched hands. It represented the breathtaking change in how audiences get and watch TV and the threat to traditional TV networks from streaming services. Especially one like Netflix, whose multibillion-dollar investment in programming allowed it to rocket […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — An embattled FBI agent whose anti-Trump text messages exposed the Justice Department to claims of institutional bias vigorously defended himself Thursday at an extraordinary congressional hearing that devolved into shouting matches, finger-pointing and veiled references to personal transgressions. Peter Strzok spoke publicly for the first time since being removed last year from […]

WATERBORO — A driver who ran away after being stopped by York County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Wednesday afternoon in Waterboro was later found hiding in the woods and apprehended. David Barrett, 30, of Dexter was arrested and faces five charges: felony operating under the influence, operating after suspension, refusing to submit to arrest, violating […]

BRUSSELS (AP) — President Donald Trump renewed his pressure tactics on fellow NATO nations to increase their defense spending on Thursday, hammering U.S. allies on Twitter as he attended a second day of meetings with leaders of the military alliance. Trump, in a series of tweets from Brussels, said that, “Presidents have been trying unsuccessfully […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blockbuster movies typically are snubbed by the Oscars, leaving fans grumbling. Television’s top prize takes a different approach. When the 70th Emmy Awards nominees are announced at 11:25 a.m. EDT Thursday morning, popular series including HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” NBC’s “This Is Us” and CBS’ “Mom” are likely to get their […]

SACO — The women of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church have perfected the art of making traditional Greek pastry. Every year, the ladies work together to make tens of thousands of traditional Greek pastries, using tried and true recipes, for the church’s annual Greek Festival. This year is no different, as the church prepares for […]

Portland is preparing for the departure of a high-speed international ferry, which has served the area for five years. The loss of the The Cat service means locals will have to drive three hours if they want to board the Nova Scotia-bound ferry. But it also represents new opportunities for waterfront development, say city officials. […]

TOPSHAM — Police say a 17-month-old Wiscasset girl was airlifted to a hospital following an attack by a dog in Topsham Tuesday evening. The girl sustained serious eye injuries during the attack, according to police, and will likely be sent to a Boston hospital. Topsham Police Sgt. Robert Ramsay said the injuries are not life-threatening. […]

YORK COUNTY — Police are warning of a scam targeting doctors in the Cumberland and York county areas. Captain Don Goulet of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Tuesday stating that doctors’ offices in the two counties were being contacted by unknown callers stating the doctor was in violation of the […]