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A Maine fisherman’s Sunday morning turned into a jaw-dropping wildlife encounter when he spotted a humpback whale breaching near Searsport—its first whale sighting of the season and a stunning reminder of nature’s raw beauty right in our own backyard. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated,...

Twenty-four hardcore Survivor fans are heading to the woods of Newport, Maine, for the ultimate reality TV challenge: Can You Survive? Created by Brandon Clark in 2021, this charity event lets superfans live out their Survivor dreams—building shelters, competing in challenges, and voting each other out until one emerges victorious. Hosted at the Reality Retreat House, owned by former reality TV st...

Maine’s top election official is demanding Senate candidate Graham Platner drop out over sexual assault allegations, reversing a recent endorsement and urging the party to prioritize survivors—despite Platner’s past Reddit posts and lost donor support, with Troy Jackson already stepping forward as a potential replacement as the race’s future hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount...

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again—just three months after the last time—following July Fourth fireworks, with security fences going up amid vandalism concerns. Reports say activists caused damage, prompting early fencing and possible arrests. President Trump mentioned incidents back on July 6th, and officials are reportedly hiring the same crew that painted the pool “Amer...

Another ex-girlfriend, Lyndsey Fifield, is stepping forward with fresh allegations against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, accusing him of non-consensual sexual acts and ignoring her requests to stop. She’s now going public after another accuser, Jenny Racicot, came forward earlier this week. Fifield previously told The New York Times in June that Platner was physically abusive, including t...

Thirty million Americans tuned in for the U.S. vs. Belgium World Cup clash — a record-breaking telecast that shattered its own predecessor just days prior — proving soccer’s surging popularity in the States, even as the U.S. team was eliminated. Peak viewership hit over 36 million in the final minutes, while Portugal vs. Croatia drew over 11 million without the U.S. involved. With just eight games...

Jennifer Cook is defying odds as she fundraises over $26,000 for the 2026 Tri for a Cure while battling stage four metastatic breast cancer that spread to her lungs five and a half years ago. She’s not just raising money — she’s training for her first triathlon, fueled by resilience, community support, and a mission to show that even with a serious diagnosis, life can still be lived fully. Selling...