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New community police officer in Orono
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Fund for wrongly convicted proposed
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Bishop says Johnson & Johnson vaccine OK for Catholics
STATEWIDE — Maine’s Roman Catholic bishop on Thursday gave the OK for Catholics to receive the Johnson & …
Collins pushes anti-scamming bill
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King wants Biden to back faster broadband
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine Independent Sen. Angus King wants the Biden administration to establish a national standard for high-speed …
New rules for medical pot could increase costs
STATEWIDE — Some local medical marijuana vendors are afraid rule changes will make cannabis more expensive.
Efforts to repeal plastic bag ban before lawmakers
AUGUSTA — An effort to repeal the state’s plastic bag ban could be headed for defeat.
Senator King to chair 2 congressional subcommittees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, will be taking on two significant roles in Washington, D.C.
Support for Camden fire victim’s family continues to grow
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National News
No. 8 Maryland beats Michigan, clinches share of B10 title
Diamond Miller scored eight of her 17 points in the first quarter to help No. 8 Maryland start …
Spear scores 29, hits 7 3s as Wake Forest women beat UNC
Freshman Jewel Spear scored 29 points with seven 3-pointers and Wake Forest beat North Carolina 82-71 on Thursday …
Paramount+: A look at the streaming service’s TV shows and movies
A list of the TV shows and movies available on Paramount+, which debuted on Thursday.
Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett in CBS interview on allegations: ‘He felt like he was untouchable’
Charlotte Bennett, a 25-year-old former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to accuse him of sexual harassment, said …
March 16 bond hearing next in killing of ex-Saint’s star
A decision on what the bond amount will be for the man who fatally shot former NFL star …
Biden team ‘has zero confidence’ that ‘absentee president’ can handle press conference, Concha suggests
Joe Biden is showing himself to be an “absentee president” by not holding a solo press conference or …
Everyman’s everyman, who faced Federer at Wimbledon, retires
Marcus Willis, the Everyman’s everyman who was ranked 772nd when he faced Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2016, …
Trump endorses Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy in 2022 reelection bid
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy for reelection on Thursday as GOP leadership begins …
Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century 50 years later
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Armed Robbery Shooting Outside Celeb Hot Spot Il Pastaio
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NFL Star Jimmy Graham ‘Unscathed’ After Reported Rollover Car Crash
Jimmy Graham was reportedly involved in a terrifying rollover car crash Thursday morning … but, thankfully, the NFL …
‘Step Up’ Star Terrence Green to be Disciplined for Gun Gesture on Cop
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Gov. Cuomo Sued by Woman Claiming She Can’t Visit Husband in Nursing Home
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Kevin Garnett’s Group Loses Bid To Buy Timberwolves, ‘F*** ‘Em Doe, Your Loss’
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NBA All-Star Game Will Feature Special Court, Eye-Popping Tributes to HBCUs
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Chris Harrison Racism Apology is Sincere, Michael Eric Dyson Says
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No. 8 Maryland beats Michigan, clinches share of B10 title
Diamond Miller scored eight of her 17 points in the first quarter to help No. 8 Maryland start …
Spear scores 29, hits 7 3s as Wake Forest women beat UNC
Freshman Jewel Spear scored 29 points with seven 3-pointers and Wake Forest beat North Carolina 82-71 on Thursday …
March 16 bond hearing next in killing of ex-Saint’s star
A decision on what the bond amount will be for the man who fatally shot former NFL star …
Everyman’s everyman, who faced Federer at Wimbledon, retires
Marcus Willis, the Everyman’s everyman who was ranked 772nd when he faced Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2016, …
Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century 50 years later
The money was huge — a cool $2.5 million apiece — and so was the stage for Muhammad …
Former LSU coach Les Miles accused of inappropriate conduct with female students: report
Les Miles came under heightened scrutiny Thursday after a report revealed allegations of inappropriate conduct with female students …
LeBron James, NBA stars silent on Chinese court ruling homosexuality possible mental disorder
LeBron James and other NBA stars have kept silent on a Chinese court’s recent ruling that homosexuality can …
2021 CAA men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Colonial Athletic Association basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
Baker, Emily Mayfield report possible UFO sighting in Texas
For Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily, seeing may be believing.