Evan Gershkovich, a 31-year-old Bowdoin College graduate, was arrested on espionage charges while on a reporting trip.
2023
Auto racing: Mike Perry wins 2nd annual DKR 50 at LST Motorsports Park
Massachusetts driver takes lead with 10 laps remaining for $5,041 victory.
Beach contamination warnings posted in southern Maine
On Thursday afternoon, 3 beaches reported elevated levels of bacteria and were flagged as contaminated.
First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval
U.S. officials cleared a once-a-day pill to be sold without a prescription, making it the first such medication to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter.
Franklin County kicks off development of a mission statement, strategic plan
Several people were tapped to begin the process to develop options for a mission statement.
Messi mania engulfs Miami ahead of Argentine soccer superstar’s arrival
The seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, the soccer world’s most prestigious individual award, is coming off two years with Paris Saint-Germain and is expected to make his Inter Miami debut against Mexican team Cruz Azul on July 21.
MLB notebook: Casey optimistic broadcast experience can translate into role as Yankees’ hitting coach
New York is fifth in the majors with 129 homers, 18th in runs and its .300 on-base percentage is 26th.
Women’s World Cup tries to focus attention on abuse in soccer
The World Cup brings to light the realities of sexual, verbal and emotional abuse in women’s soccer and what is being done about it on a global stage.
NBA notebook: Cassell plans to bring unique mentality to Celtics’ coaching staff
Sam Cassell brings extensive experience as a player and a coach to Joe Mazzulla’s staff in Boston.
Wimbledon: Eubanks’ Wimbledon run ends against Medvedev, who faces Alcaraz next in semis
Daniil Medvedev prevails in five sets; Ons Jabeur eliminates defending champion Elena Rybakina in the women’s quarterfinals.