North Korea leader says he has nuclear button

In his annual New Year's Day speech, Kim Jong Un also says but he won't use it unless threatened.

Pence once again postpones visit to Israel

No reason is given why the vice president's planned trip is up in the air again.

2017 was deadliest in decade for motorists, worse for pedestrians

Safety officials see no obvious trend in what caused the 171 highway and 21 walker deaths, but they suspect distractions played a role.

Costa Rica plane crash victims include New York, Florida families

Two crew members also die in the crash of a chartered plane in the northwest of the country.

New Year’s celebrations around the world

Our View: State House stalemate set to continue in 2018

Something beside the calendar needs to change if this is really going to be a new year.

Developer files plans for condos at former site of Portland public works

Jack Soley's project is the first of several proposals for the Bayside land to reach the permit application stage.

2018 will be a big year in Maine politics

From selecting a new governor to settling voting rules, here are the top five things to watch for in the new year.

Medical providers push back against Maine rules on pot visits

A policy that clouds the validity of telemedicine for medical marijuana patients prompts a petition drive by a traveling physician from Hollis.

Sprague revives plans for marine business complex on Portland waterfront

The project has been under development since at least 2012.