A tractor-trailer driver in California said he stopped a car with his rig during a police chase near Los Angeles when he heard the man was a suspected murderer.
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Husson University celebrates Earth Day
BANGOR — Students and faculty at Husson University took action Thursday to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth …
New details in Gorham toddler’s death
GORHAM (WGME) — New details have come to light about the death of a 3-year-old boy who died …
Bill would give lawmakers minimum wage
AUGUSTA — They make the laws in Maine but make less than the state’s minimum wage.
Maine gets mixed grades for air quality
STATEWIDE — The 22nd annual State of the Air report card from the American Lung Association gave Maine …
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Maine CDC reports 403 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Thursday that 403 new cases of COVID-19 cases have been …
Lawmakers want to prohibit firearms at all voting places
STATEWIDE — Lawmakers are working on a bill that will allow municipalities to prohibit firearms at all polling …
Bangor transit hub construction to begin in the summer
BANGOR — City councilors are taking the next step in building a new transit hub in Pickering Square.
Restitutions being held for some Mainers
STATEWIDE — Crime victims in Maine may have money waiting for them in restitutions.
Online Stephen King film festival starts Friday
BANGOR — For the first time, a number of film adaptations of Stephen King’s short stories will be …
National News
Parent of high school student says students are being turned into ‘activist’ instead of being taught to think’
A parent of a high school student took issue with “critical race theory” being integrated into classrooms and …
Former NFL player Geno Hayes, 33, in hospice care with liver disease: report
Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes is in hospice care at his parents’ home in Georgia after battling liver …
Les McKeown, former Bay City Rollers lead singer, dead at 65
Les McKeown, former lead vocalist for the iconic Scottish pop group Bay City Rollers, has died. He was …
Florida man arrested more than 40 times barricaded himself inside hotel room prompting 12-hour standoff
A Florida man who has been arrested more than 40 times on 142 separate charges was arrested Thursday …
Paratrooper from New York dies during training at Fort Bragg
Gansevoort, New York, native Spc. Abigail Jenks was part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. She was conducting a static-line …
Sen. Tim Scott to deliver GOP response to Biden’s first speech to Congress
Sen. Tim Scott, R-SC, will deliver the Republican Party’s response following President Biden’s first speech to a joint …
Knicks win 8th in row, top Hawks 137-127 OT as Randle soars
Julius Randle had 40 points and 10 rebounds to lead New York to a 137-127 overtime victory over …
Chicago man shot at National Guard troops in Minneapolis amid Chauvin trial, prosecutors say
Minnesota prosecutors filed multiple charges Wednesday against a man accused of opening fire on National Guard soldiers stationed …
Hawaii man receives third Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose in booster study: report
A Hawaii man participating in a Pfizer-led study looking at third doses of its COVID-19 vaccine as booster shots says he …
Entertainment
Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue Tried Grabbing Gun During Robbery, Says He’s Recovering in ICU
UPDATE 6:51 AM PT — Baby Blue just tweeted his own update, saying …
Rapper Lil Mosey Charged with Rape, Wanted by Cops
Lil Mosey’s in big trouble in the state of Washington … he’s been charged with rape, and there’s …
Cops Stop Fellow Officer From Punching Handcuffed Woman
The 3 cops criminally charged for not stopping Derek Chauvin from murdering George Floyd may have gotten the …
Tom Brady Eviscerates NFL Over New Jersey Number Rule Change, ‘DUMB’
Did you know the Greatest Of All-Time also moonlights as captain of the No Fun Police??? …
Oscar De La Hoya Apologizes for Boozy Cameo at Jake Paul Fight, ‘Got Carried Away’
Oscar De La Hoya is admitting to what many already knew … he WAS boozed up during his …
Win $10k with TMZ’s Bust the Movie Awards Contest on Fox Bet Super 6 App
The biggest night in Hollywood is on deck and TMZ is giving you the chance to win a …
Man Bowls Perfect Game Using Ball Filled With Late Father’s Ashes
This is going to hit you right in the feels. A man in …
UFC’s Kamaru Usman Reveals Horrifying 2020 COVID Battle, Hospitalized
UFC superstar Kamaru Usman was hit so hard by COVID following his July 2020 fight with Jorge Masvidal, …
You Don’t Need AirPods for Top-Notch, Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
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Sports News
Barcelona maintains support of Super League despite backlash
Barcelona president Joan Laporta maintained his support for the Super League on Thursday despite the quick exit of …
Olympic athletes promised legal support if they protest
Athletes who make political or social justice protests at the Tokyo Olympics were promised legal support Thursday by …
Former NFL player Geno Hayes, 33, in hospice care with liver disease: report
Former NFL linebacker Geno Hayes is in hospice care at his parents’ home in Georgia after battling liver …
LeBron James’ sponsors, Lakers, NBA silent in wake of controversial tweet targeting Ohio cop
The NBA, Los Angeles Lakers and many of LeBron James’ sponsors have remained silent in the aftermath of …
Knicks win 8th in row, top Hawks 137-127 OT as Randle soars
Julius Randle had 40 points and 10 rebounds to lead New York to a 137-127 overtime victory over …
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith talks rookie expectations, size concerns and more ahead of 2021 NFL Draft
DeVonta Smith will be stepping on the biggest stage of his life yet next week when he attends …
Whitlock calls out LeBron James for selective outrage
Jason Whitlock, the sports columnist, on Wednesday joined the social media storm that followed a tweet by NBA …
Longhorn Band will be required to play ‘The Eyes of Texas’
The University of Texas has announced that its traditional marching and pep bands will be required to play …
Donovan McNabb says Black quarterbacks are evaluated differently during NFL Draft process
Donovan McNabb is arguably the greatest quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles history, and he’s one of the best Black …