A blizzard is developing in the Upper Midwest that could dump heavy snow and bring strong winds for many hours through Friday, forecasters say.
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Local News
House fires kills one woman, seriously injures another man
FAIRFIELD — An early morning house fire took the life of one woman and seriously injured a man.
Bills aim to loosen liquor laws and address direct to door sales
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are proposing bills that would make it easier for beer, wine, and spirits to be delivered to your …
UMaine professor partners with Barbara Bush Foundation for children’s reading list
BANGOR — Stimulating a child’s brain through reading is probably one of the healthiest things a parent can …
Meals on Wheels serves the elderly during the pandemic
SKOWHEGAN — Spectrum Generation operates Meals on Wheels in several counties, and employees say their goal during …
Pet owners frustrated with overbooked appointments
ORRINGTON — Struggling to schedule an appointment for your new pet? There’s a reason why.
Commemorate Patriots Day by joining the rolling rally
BANGOR — The annual Rolling Patriots Day Review takes place this Monday.
Collins’ bill would expand seniors’ access to mental health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine’s senior senator is co-sponsoring federal legislation to make mental health services easier for older people …
High court vacates teacher’s sex assault conviction
PORTLAND — Maine’s highest court has vacated a former Bass Harbor school teacher’s sexual assault conviction.
Father, son arrested after incident on I-95
PITTSFIELD — Police arrested a father and son after an incident on Interstate 95 that injured two police officers.
National News
Dalton headmaster quits while Brearley dad writes scathing letter
As the headmaster of the famed Dalton School resigned over controversial race-based curriculum and policies, another storied Manhattan prep school …
Inside Derek Jeter’s star-studded 40th birthday bash
Derek Jeter celebrated his 40th birthday with his model girlfriend Hannah Davis and stars including Michael Strahan and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
AOC declares victory after Biden reverses course on refugee cap
New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez championed the Biden administration’s decision to lift Trump-era refugee limits Friday night, …
Lackland Air Force Base in Texas new home to 100 unaccompanied migrant boys arriving
Approximately 100 unaccompanied migrant boys were scheduled to arrive Saturday at the Lackland Air Force Base in San …
Biden describes border surge as a ‘crisis’ as he defends refugee moves
President Biden on Saturday described the situation at the border as a “crisis” for the first time, as …
California mother accused of killing children admits to drowning them in shocking jailhouse confession
A California woman accused of killing her three children in Los Angeles admitted to drowning them in order to save …
Italian right-wing leader Salvini to go on trial for not allowing migrant ship to dock
Italian right-wing leader Matteo Salvini will go on trial for “kidnapping” migrants in September for his decision in …
Martha MacCallum: Goodnight, Sweet and Salty Prince.
Like Princess Diana alone on the bench at the Taj Mahal, the enduring image from Prince Philip, The …
GOP Rep. Ken Buck slams ‘hatefulness’ and ‘ignorance’ of reported America First caucus platform
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., lambasted the “hatefulness” of the America First caucus platform, as reported Friday.
Entertainment
Joe Buck Reportedly Set to Guest Host ‘Jeopardy!’
Joe Buck is set to try and fill Alex Trebek’s shoes on ‘Jeopardy!’ — at least temporarily, and …
Ex-Bad Boy Rapper Black Rob Dead at 51
Black Rob — a rapper who was once part of Diddy’s Bad Boy roster — has died … …
‘Passion of the Christ’ Star Jim Caviezel Pushes Adrenochrome Conspiracy
The guy who played Jesus in ‘Passion of the Christ’ is leaning into a QAnon conspiracy theory … …
Man Shoots Rabid Bobcat in 911 Call After Attack
UPDATE 3:19 PM PT — TMZ has obtained the 911 call, made by …
Peloton Treadmill Deemed Dangerous to Kids & Pets by U.S. Regulator
Peloton’s state-of-the-art treadmill is dangerous for kids and pets, and folks should refrain from using it immediately — …
Police Respond to Reported Shooting at Nebraska Mall
A massive police presence has converged on a mall in Omaha, Nebraska — where another shooting just took …
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Nephew, Caleb, Arrested for DUI
‘Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s nephew, Caleb, was arrested for DUI just over a month after he was involved …
DMX Memorial to be at Barclays Center on April 24
UPDATE 7:21 PM PT — A source involved in the planning of the …
Kim K, Chris Rock, Vanessa Hudgens Attend Pharrell’s Hotel Launch
Pharrell Williams now has his very own hotel where you let the good times roll — and that’s …
Sports News
Texans GM Nick Caserio on Deshaun Watson legal woes: ‘If you want to speculate, probably go buy bitcoin’
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said Friday that the team intends to “respect the legal process” regarding …
WNBA, Nike pull WWII-inspired jerseys honoring women empowerment after learning about controversial past
The WNBA and Nike announced Friday that it would be pulling the Dallas Wings’ newly unveiled special edition …
High school girls basketball game erupts in brawl as referee gets body slammed by spectator, punched by player
A high school girl’s basketball game erupted into a violent brawl last weekend when an argument between one …
Jake Paul claims to have ‘early signs of CTE,’ then recants statement: ‘Should not have misspoken’
YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul issued a statement on social media Friday recanting his statement from a …
LSU reeling amid protracted reviews of sexual assault cases
When LSU’s football team emerges from the north end zone tunnel in 102,000-seat Tiger Stadium for its traditional …
NFL teams drafting, changing QBs at dizzying pace
One after another, quarterbacks once believed to be franchise cornerstones after being top five draft picks changed addresses …
Randle scores 44 in hometown, Knicks beat Mavs 117-109
Julius Randle scored 44 points in his best game in his hometown, leading the New York Knicks to …
Rays dominate Yankees 8-2 in matchup of AL East strugglers
Clint Frazier was batting in the eighth inning when some Yankees fans erupted, throwing about a half dozen …
Washington Football Team sends survey to season ticket holders for feedback on more than 30 potential names
The Washington Football Team has maintained that fans will play a big role in choosing the organization’s new …