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Rep. Jared Golden votes against $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package
WASHINGTON, DC – Maine’s Second Congressional District Rep. Jared Golden was one of two House Democrats to vote …
Several drug-related arrests made Saturday by East Millinocket Police Department
EAST MILLINOCKET – The East Millinocket Police Department made several drug-related arrests on Saturday, according to a …
Maine CDC reports 142 more COVID-19 cases, one new death
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Sunday that 142 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Maine officials welcome Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
AUGUSTA – Gov. Janet Mills, Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew and Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav …
Maine shooting suspect arrested in Vermont
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VERMONT – A Maine shooting suspect was arrested Friday evening after a high-speed chase in Vermont.
Hancock County SPCA hosts monthly bottle drive
TRENTON – The SPCA of Hancock County is still accepting returnable bottles and cans to help offset their …
Fourth annual Walk for Warmth raises over $1,000
BANGOR – The fourth annual Walk for Warmth event took place on Saturday.
14th annual Polar Dip raises over $17,000
DEDHAM- Dozens jumped into the freezing cold waters of Phillips Lake.
First annual Belfast Ice Festival draws a crowd
BELFAST- For the first annual Ice Festival, there were five different ice sculptures put throughout the downtown for …
National News
Garza, Weiskamp lead No. 9 Iowa over No. 4 Ohio State 73-57
Luka Garza rushed through a national TV interview after No. 9 Iowa routed No. 4 Ohio State on …
No. 12 Houston blows out USF with huge first-half run
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points, all in the first half, to lead No. 12 Houston to a 98-52 …
No. 3 A&M beats No. 5 South Carolina 65-57 for SEC title
The third-ranked Texas A&M Aggies have insisted all year that they should be considered one of the nation’s …
Whoa, Nelly! Korda makes it 2 straight wins for her family
Jessica Korda opened the LPGA Tour season last month by winning the Tournament of Champions.
No. 2 North Carolina State women hold off Syracuse, 68-61
North Carolina State won its regular-season finale, but this time it wasn’t so easy.
Liz Peek: CPAC blasts cancel culture – could the attacks on Dr. Seuss be the tipping point?
Even the famously left-wing Bill Maher is calling for an end to the excess, telling his TV audience, …
Cuomo acquiesces to demand that Attorney General Letitia James control inquiry
New York state Attorney General Letitia James, who in January released a report that claimed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration …
Woman claims she invited boyfriend’s mom to house, forgot to hide embarrassing item on coffee table
A young woman on Reddit claims she is now the personification of “shame” after accidentally leaving a risque …
Entertainment
Kim Kardashian’s Alleged Trespasser Crashes Through Hidden Hills Gate
Kim Kardashian’s got more headaches to deal with … cops say a man crashed through the gate to …
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Shirt, Cloud Guitar Expected to Fetch $60k Each
The classic white, ruffled shirt Prince wore in the climax of “Purple Rain” could be dripping off you …
Ex-NFL Player Louis Nix III Found Dead At 29, Went Missing Earlier This Week
Louis Nix III — former NFL player and Notre Dame football star — has been found dead at …
Max Holloway Says McGregor Rematch Unlikely, ‘Don’t Kick A Dog When He’s Down’
Max Holloway says a rematch with Conor McGregor was a real possibility just 1 month ago … but …
Loss of LAPD’s RHD Sex Crimes Unit Hurts High-Profile Cases, Cops Say
The elimination of LAPD’s Sex Crimes Unit is going to make investigating high-profile cases — like Harvey Weinstein …
Judy in ‘A Date With Judy’ ‘Memba Her?!
Oregon born artist Jane Powell gained fame in the 1940s as one of Tinseltown’s blue-eyed beauties in the …
Chadwick Boseman’s Wife Accepts Golden Globe with Emotional Speech
Chadwick Boseman won a Golden Globe, and his wife gave a touching and emotional acceptance speech on behalf …
Gov. Cuomo Cops to Being Overly Jokey, Playful Amid Harassment Claims
Governor Andrew Cuomo has admitted he has, at times, made inappropriate jokes with staffers that might’ve crossed the …
Trump Attacks Transgender Community, Wants to ‘Protect’ Women’s Sports
Donald Trump took direct aim at the transgender community at CPAC 2021 — complaining women’s sports were being …
Sports News
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Nolan Arenado in his new Cardinal red, Mookie Betts back in Dodger blue. October breakout star Randy Arozarena …
No. 12 Houston blows out USF with huge first-half run
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points, all in the first half, to lead No. 12 Houston to a 98-52 …
No. 3 A&M beats No. 5 South Carolina 65-57 for SEC title
The third-ranked Texas A&M Aggies have insisted all year that they should be considered one of the nation’s …
Whoa, Nelly! Korda makes it 2 straight wins for her family
Jessica Korda opened the LPGA Tour season last month by winning the Tournament of Champions.
No. 2 North Carolina State women hold off Syracuse, 68-61
North Carolina State won its regular-season finale, but this time it wasn’t so easy.
New Orleans mayor makes pitch to Russell Wilson to join Saints
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been the front-and-center of trade rumors after he said that he wanted …
NFL broadcasting legend Irv Cross dead at 81
Former NFL defensive back Irv Cross, who was also a staple in broadcasting for “The NFL Today” during …
Islanders blank Penguins 2-0 behind rookie Sorokin
Islanders rookie Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves for his second shutout, and Oliver Wahlstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau each …
Tiger Woods reacts to golfers wearing red on Sunday: ‘You are truly helping me get through this tough time’
Tiger Woods would always wear his trademark red and black gear on the final day of tournaments. But …