His reign runs through midnight Tuesday, when his son Crown Prince Naruhito becomes new emperor and his era begins.
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Hawaii law enforcement power couple mired in corruption case
Louis and Katherine Kealoha will go on trial next month on federal charges of conspiracy, obstruction and false statements to a federal officer.
Girls tennis: After breakthrough season, Winthrop primed for more
With entire roster back, Ramblers have sights set on leading Mountain Valley Conference.
NRA’s LaPierre fends off backlash, wins re-election as CEO
For the past two decades, the NRA has faced criticism from among its ranks that its leaders had become corrupted by the millions of dollars flowing into its coffers.
Court denies Bill Cosby’s latest bid for bail
A Pennsylvania appeals court has denied the 81-year-old comedian’s latest effort to be released from prison while he appeals his sex-assault conviction.
Marriott to expand further into home-sharing, including in Maine
Hotels and home-sharing blur as Marriott pushes into rental homes and Airbnb builds a hotel.
Islamic State leader appears in video for first time in 5 years
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi acknowledges defeat in Syria but says the group will continue is ‘long battle.’
Motorist killed in crash on Route 1A in Aroostook County
Two other people are seriously injured in the head-on crash.
Maine Artist of the Year wants to create a major arts festival in Portland
Emily Isaacson envisions something similar to Spoleto in Charleston, S.C. Now she’s trying to get others to help make it happen.
Plan would ban restaurant, retail uses on Portland piers
The zoning amendments are being proposed to address concerns raised by fisherman and advocates that a construction boom of hotels and other tourist uses is threatening the future of the working waterfront.