From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 5:45 PM

The heat weave scorching much of the country is believed to have killed a man in his home in Granite City, Ill.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 4:45 PM

Mary Ellen McCarthy was on the train when it collided with a dump truck. She describes what happened.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 4:45 PM

The driver of a trash truck was killed and several others suffered minor injuries following a crash involing the Amtrak Downeaster train in North Berwick. News 8’s Jim Keithley has the latest from the scene.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 3:46 PM

Mary Ellen McCarthy was on the train when it collided with a dump truck. She describes what happened.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 2:45 PM

A man waiting for his friend at the train station describes to News 8 what his friend told him happened at the time of Monday’s collision.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 11:44 AM

Getting into the campground at the Kentucky Speedway may be easier than getting out for some campers. For the full story, go to WLWT.com.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 11:44 AM

Stephanie Kelley was a weekly customer at McDain’s. Not any more. She's the mother of a toddler, and the Monroeville restaurant will stop admitting children under age 6. For the full story, go to WTAE.com.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 11:44 AM

Canine International Protection in Methuen trains elite protection dogs for the ultimate in personal protection.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 11:44 AM

Recently-retired NFL Linebacker Mike Vrabel calls his new job as linebackers coach for Ohio State University "a great opportunity."

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 11:44 AM

The International Space Station and space shuttle Atlantis are not in danger from an orbiting piece of debris after all, NASA says.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 10:44 AM

A truck drove into Tom’s Fried Clams over the weekend.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 9:44 AM

News 8 Meteorologist Matt Zidle has your First Warning Weather forecast.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 9:44 AM

The Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill raises money for Friends of the Eastern Promenade.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 9:44 AM

News 8’s Shannon Moss and Erin Ovalle have the latest local headlines.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:44 AM

Faced with an Aug. 2 deadline, debt ceiling talks continue in Washington.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:44 AM

A woman gives birth to 16-pound, 4-ounce baby in Texas.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:44 AM

Employees blow up their boss' car as reward for high sales numbers.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:44 AM

Work begins Monday morning as Amtrak’s Downeaster expansion project continues at railroad crossings between Portland and Brunswick. News 8's Dave Guthro reports.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 7:43 AM

News 8 Meteorologist Dan Solari has your Monday forecast.

From: WMTW Portland on Mon, Jul 11 2011 5:43 AM

There’s a baby boom in Hollywood. Plus, Transformers is the summer blockbuster to beat.