Afghan President Ashraf Ghani says his government has released three Taliban figures in effort to have the insurgents free an American and an Australian professor they abducted in 2017.
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Local News
Millinocket Marathon impacting Katahdin area in more ways than one
MILLINOCKET- The Millinocket Marathon has a significant impact on the town in more ways than one.
Murder trial underway in Stockton Springs girl’s death
BELFAST – Friday was the first day of the murder trial for a Stockton Springs mom who is …
EMDC applauds local business leaders
BANGOR – Eastern Maine Development Corp. honored local business leaders Thursday at Husson University.
Men accused of Bangor murder make 1st court appearance
BANGOR – Two local men, Joseph Johnson and Cote Choneska, made their first appearance in a Bangor court …
Postal Worker safety a priority for United States Postal Service during holiday season.
BANGOR- This time of year not only brings frenzied holiday shopping but also busy mail-rooms and delivery services.
Former Cianbro CEO charged for firing cannon, injuring man at MMA
CASTINE – The former CEO of Cianbro is now facing charges, after authorities say he was the one …
Transportation conference looks at future for Maine
AUGUSTA – Transportation for the future was the theme for this years annual Maine Transportation Conference.
Maine senator reacts to impeachment proceedings
WASHINGTON, DC – Thursday morning, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said the U.S. House of Representatives had …
Detox facility expanding its service area
HAMPDEN – It’s the only substance use service of its kind in the area, and now a Hampden …
National News
2019’s top dog and cat names revealed in annual study; Marvel and marijuana-inspired names gaining traction
It’s time to start thinking out-of-the-box when it comes to naming our dogs, cats and probably our ferrets.
Which meat is healthiest to eat?
Dr. Manny weighs in on which meat is healthiest for you and your family.
Christmas tradition: Why some people hang a pickle on the tree
We all have our Christmas traditions, but here’s one perhaps you haven’t heard of: The Christmas pickle.
Newt Gingrich: Pearl Harbor and 9/11 were horrific surprise attacks – How can we prevent new ones?
This month is the 78th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a devastating surprise …
Houston police officer fatally shot while responding to domestic dispute; suspect in custody
A Houston police officer was killed in the line of duty Saturday night, shot multiple times while responding to a domestic …
LSU QB Joe Burrow completes ‘selfie’ pass vs. Georgia in SEC title game
How talented is Louisiana State quarterback Joe Burrow? During Saturday night’s SEC title game versus Georgia in Atlanta …
Paul Batura: How to wake up in a good mood
When you open your eyes in the morning, first be grateful that you can open your eyes.
Market fire in New Delhi, India, kills at least 43, sparks chaos outside hospital
Indian authorities investigated the cause of a devastating fire Sunday that killed at least 43 people in a …
Ann Coulter counts Mitt Romney among ‘feckless old ladies’ in GOP who may vote to convict Trump
Conservative writer Ann Coulter took a shot Saturday night at three Senate Republicans who reportedly were the only …
Entertainment
Nipsey Hussle Mural Vandalized by Sticker-Slapping Kids
A Nipsey Hussle mural got damaged by a couple of rowdy kids who need to learn a lesson …
Sirhan Sirhan Stabbing Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder
The California inmate accused of stabbing Sirhan Sirhan in prison has been hit with an attempted murder charge, …
Andre Reed Says Antonio Brown’s ‘Probably’ Hall of Famer Despite 2019 Drama
His 2019 season’s a bust … but Antonio Brown will “probably” wind up in the Hall of Fame …
James Harden Won’t Be Greatest Rocket ‘Til He Wins A Ring, Kenny Smith Says
Even if James Harden broke the scoring record and scored 100 points in a game, there’s still one …
FaZe Banks Says No Chance Jarvis Returns To Fortnite, But He’s In Good Spirits!
FaZe Banks tells TMZ Sports that Jarvis’ Fortnite ban is real — saying there’s NO CHANCE the kid …
Cedric the Entertainer Sings A Capella Version Of His Christmas Album
Here’s Cedric The Entertainer singing his new Christmas album on the spot … with an a capella version …
Andre Berto Clowns Mayweather Over ‘Circus Fight’ Comeback, Wants Rematch
Floyd Mayweather vs. a UFC star is nothing more than a “circus fight” — according to pro boxer …
Larry Holmes Says Mike Tyson Wasn’t Toughest Opponent, It Was Ken Norton
Mike Tyson is the only man to ever knock out Larry Holmes … still, the boxing legend tells …
Mama June & Geno Pop Up Near Atlanta, Check Out of Hyatt Hotel
Mama June and her boyfriend, Geno, are still living life on the road — this time, they surfaced …
Sports News
LSU QB Joe Burrow completes ‘selfie’ pass vs. Georgia in SEC title game
How talented is Louisiana State quarterback Joe Burrow? During Saturday night’s SEC title game versus Georgia in Atlanta …
Clemson tops Virginia 62-17 for ACC championship as win streak hits 28
Clemson, the defending national champions, dismantled Virginia 62-17 for its fifth consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference title Saturday night.
Ohio State rallies to beat Wisconsin 34-21 for Big Ten crown
No. 2 Ohio State sealed its first playoff trip in three years by shutting out No. 10 Wisconsin …
LSU crushes Georgia 37-10 for SEC title behind QB Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow collected a shiny award as the game’s MVP. LSU’s fans had another trophy on their minds. …
More than 283,000 sign petition to remove Michael Vick as honorary Pro Bowl captain
A petition calling for the NFL to remove former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick as one of four …
Knicks fire head coach David Fizdale following blowout losses
New York Knicks head coach Davis Fizdale has been fired following back-to-back blowout losses and a rough start to …
Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones has testy radio interview, gets dropped after cursing
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had a testy radio interview Friday following the team’s loss to the Chicago …
Aaron Rodgers admits he can see retirement coming and has to capitalize on opportunity to win now
Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers acknowledged Wednesday he can see retirement in the distance as he talked …
Bre Tiesi backs off spousal support request from Johnny Manziel, claims mistake made on paperwork
Bre Tiesi, who recently filed for divorce from Johnny Manziel, backed off her request for spousal support from …