Gorham High School students sent home after threat, suspect in custody
Officials say Gorham High School has been evacuated and students have been sent home for the day due to a threat.
3.8-magnitude quake off Maine coast rattles all of New England, seismologists say
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake shook all six New England states, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The 8-mile deep quake hit about 6 miles offshore from York Harbor, Maine, at 10:22 a.m Monday, Jan. 27, according to the USGS.
Earthquake rattles houses in Maine and is felt hundreds of miles away
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away.
Couple returns from vacation to find $400,000 stolen from bank account, feds say
In August 2022, Kyle Lawless Pollar is accused of calling the bank and posing as the account holder, asking personnel about the account balance and if the contact phone number and email address could be updated, according to a Jan. 14 news release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maine.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The Senate on Friday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, to become the country’s next defense secretary.
Mitch McConnell votes against Pete Hegseth for defense secretary in one of his first votes outside of Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr . has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, controversial views collide in his bid for top U.S. health job
A son of a Democratic political dynasty, Kennedy is seeking to become the nation's top health official under President Donald Trump.
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Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being Confirmed by Slim Margin
Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon. Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
McConnell votes to advance Hegseth for defense secretary. Final vote set for Friday
The procedural vote of 51-49 put the Fox News host on the path for approval Friday evening, after senators engage in 30 hours of debate. If McConnell would’ve voted “no,” it would’ve forced Vice President J.D. Vance to break a tie on the Senate floor.
Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times