Now that COVID-19 vaccines are expected to soon become available, governors nationwide must prioritize vaccinating teachers so America’s schools can reopen without delay.
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Bald eagles found with lead poisoning
FREEDOM (WGME) — Conservationists are reminding hunters to be aware of the ammo they use and its potential effect …
Bernie’s mittens have Maine connection
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) — A week after president Biden’s inauguration, a picture of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting on …
US CDC: Lyme disease underreported
NATIONWIDE — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published new data showing there are 10 times …
Facebook group aims boost peoples’ spirits during pandemic
BANGOR — Bangor resident Shawna Oliver, owner of Lean Into Fear Coaching, wants to boost peoples’ spirits.
Hospice volunteers want to debunk myths about hospice care
BANGOR — There may be myths around hospice care, but Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County want to change …
Local farmers market tries curbside pickup
HAMPDEN — Curbside pickup has grown in popularity over the past year. Now, a local farmers market is …
Maine sees 462 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 464 more Mainers have contracted COVID-19 and …
What have we learned about COVID-19 in the last year?
BANGOR — It’s been almost one year since the first COVID-19 case appeared in the United States.
Entrepreneurs compete virtually in Big Gig Pitch-Off
STATEWIDE — Three entrepreneurs from across the state battled it out virtually in the Big Gig Pitch-Off to …
National News
Kerry says coal workers fed ‘false narrative’ that climate policies are killing their jobs
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Tuesday that coal workers and those in other fossil fuel industries have …
Pamela Anderson marries her bodyguard in intimate Christmas wedding
The actress said they fell in love during the pandemic.
Newsom lifting California’s COVID stay-at-home orders was politically motivated, Adam Carolla claims
Comedian and star podcaster Adam Carolla said California is a “horribly run” state
Biden told by GOP state AGs they’re willing to sue if administration oversteps authority
A coalition of six states led by West Virginia sent a letter to the Biden administration Wednesday saying …
Lyme disease cases in US could be 10 times higher than currently reported, CDC study finds
How prevalent is Lyme disease in America? According to the findings of a recent study from the Centers …
‘The View’ co-host Sunny Hostin claims GOP now ‘far-right extremist party,’ ‘the kids-in-a cage party’
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin said on Wednesday that Republicans can either ditch the GOP and start a …
Biden commerce nominee’s Huawei answer shows admin ‘rushing to embrace’ Chinese Communist Party, Cruz says
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said he is “dismayed” by a Biden nominee’s refusal to commit to blacklisting Chinese telecommunications company …
Everything coming to and leaving Netflix in February 2021
Netflix fans can get excited about another month bringing new and exciting content to the platform in February 2021.
Biden signs climate change orders amid concerns over jobs: ‘It is time to act’
President Biden on Wednesday signed executive orders on climate change as he vowed to put the issue “at the …
Entertainment
NBA Star Jamal Murray Fined $25k After Uppercutting Opponent’s Groin
UPDATE 10:35 AM PT — The NBA has handed down its punishment for …
Chad Wheeler Police Report, GF Told Cops He’s Off His Bipolar Meds and ‘Snapped’
Chad Wheeler’s girlfriend told police … the NFL player had stopped taking his medication for Bi-Polar disorder in …
Idaho Woman Says She Dresses in ‘Muslim’ Garb to Avoid Mask Wearing
An Idaho woman showed up to a city council meeting dressed in what she described as Muslim attire, …
Tom Brady Almost Changed Jersey Number After Joining Bucs, #7 For 7 Rings!
Can you imagine if TB12 became TB7?!?!? Tom Brady was VERY close to …
Bernie Sanders Inauguration Bobblehead Sales Explode, Triggers Big Donation
The Bernie Sanders bobblehead is ON FIRE — with roughly 20,000 people snatching up the special Inauguration Day …
Halsey Announces She’s Pregnant
Halsey just dropped a bombshell … she’s got a bun in the oven!!! …
‘Mighty Ducks’ Star Shaun Weiss Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety
Shaun Weiss — famous for playing Goldberg in “The Mighty Ducks” — is damn near unrecognizable again, but …
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Buccaneers’ Scott Miller Says He’d Dust Tyreek Hill In A Race, I’m Dead Serious!
The Scooter is faster than The Cheetah!? Buccaneers wideout Scott “Scooter” Miller certainly …
Sports News
Serena Williams admits some of her 23 Grand Slam trophies might have been ‘taken’
Serena Williams is on her way to tying the record for the most Grand Slam titles by either …
Michael Jordan’s ‘Catch 23’ wins sailfish tournament title in Florida
NBA icon Michael Jordan won six championships while starring for the Chicago Bulls over his illustrious career. Now, …
Curt Schilling blasts Baseball Hall of Fame after falling short, requests off 2022 ballot
Curt Schilling, a three-time World Series champion, fell 16 votes shy of the 75% mark that would have …
Packers’ Aaron Rodgers clarifies postgame remarks about his future
All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers says “I don’t think there’s any reason why I wouldn’t be back” with the …
American Magic relaunches Patriot after rapid repairs in NZ
U.S. challenger American Magic returned its racing yacht Patriot to the water Wednesday just 10 days after a …
Josi gives Predators 3-2 win over Blackhawks in OT
Roman Josi saw an opening and took it.
Wall scores 24 to lead Rockets over Wizards 107-88
On a minutes restriction because of a sore knee, Houston’s John Wall had to wait until the seven-minute …
Gibson stops 31 shots in Ducks’ 1-0 win over Coyotes
John Gibson stopped 31 shots for his second shutout in four starts, Danton Heinen scored and the Anaheim …
Winnipeg rallies from 2-goal deficit, beats Edmonton 6-4
Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and three assists and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit and …