Security officials testified Tuesday that they believe the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 was a “coordinated attack” as they were pressed by senators over the circumstances leading to the security failure.
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Local News
Poor visibility and road conditions cause multi-vehicle crash
PRESQUE ISLE — Route 1 between Presque Isle and Caribou was closed for most of the day Tuesday …
Scammers are pretending to be Bangor cops
BANGOR — Scammers are calling residents in Bangor and police don’t know what to think.
Maine Science Festival brings 4 virtual forums to life
BANGOR — At the start of the pandemic, some Mainers put their hands-on skills to the test.
Compensation for those wrongfully convicted of a crime
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are discussing a bill which would provide compensation for people who have been wrongfully convicted …
UMaine System encourages employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
ORONO — The University of Maine System is looking to get as many of its employees vaccinated against …
House to vote on US election reform bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eleven years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled corporations and outside groups can spend unlimited …
Johnson & Johnson vaccine helping Maine’s vaccination efforts
STATEWIDE — The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is stressing his confidence in …
Bike shop owner hosts team for Trek Across Maine
BANGOR — The American Lung Association isn’t pumping the brakes for its 37th annual Trek Across Maine fundraising …
Strong, gusty winds cause power outages in Maine
BANGOR — Thousands of Mainers woke up Tuesday with no power due to the overnight wind gusts.
National News
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J.A. Happ needed to slow down before throwing a …
2021 CMA Fest canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
The CMA Fest has been canceled once again due to COVID-19, the Country Music Association announced on Tuesday.
NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals
The NBA has moved closer to a deal where players on two-way contracts would be eligible to appear …
Schumer says Cuomo sexual harassment allegations are ‘serious, very troubling’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday called the growing sexual harassment allegations against New York Andrew Cuomo “serious …
Arihara’s spring debut for Rangers is 2 shortened innings
New Texas Rangers right-hander Kohei Arihara struck out two and allowed five hits while facing 11 batters in …
Democratic New York lawmaker calls on Cuomo to resign ‘for the good of the state’
Democrat New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign Tuesday after three women accused him of …
Red states abandon mask mandates, Biden says: ‘Now is not the time to let up’
President Biden warned against the continued threat of the coronavirus Tuesday, just hours after Republican-controlled states announced a reversal …
Creighton coach McDermott apologizes for ‘plantation’ remark
Creighton coach Greg McDermott apologized Tuesday for urging his players to “stay on the plantation” in a postgame …
Trump endorses South Carolina’s Tim Scott
Former President Trump endorsed Sen. Tim Scott’s, R-S.C., bid for reelection Wednesday.
Entertainment
Creighton Basketball Coach Greg McDermott ‘Deeply Sorry’ For Using ‘Plantation’ Analogy
Greg McDermott — head coach of the 14th ranked Creighton University men’s basketball team — is pleading for …
Houston Rockets Will Retire James Harden’s #13 Jersey, Team Owner Says
James Harden’s jersey will hang alongside Hakeem, Drexler and Yao Ming’s one day … with Houston Rockets owner …
Grindr Founder Joel Simkhai Buys Incredible NYC Penthouse
Grindr founder Joel Simkhai just matched with the perfect penthouse … scooping up a beaut in NYC’s Gramercy …
Joe Exotic Hires Attorney Who Repped Family of Don Lewis
Joe Exotic is getting the best revenge he can against Carole Baskin — hiring the attorney who recently …
Dolly Parton Gets First Dose of Moderna COVID Vaccine, Busts out New Song
Dolly Parton’s employing her enormous talent and wealth to encourage folks to follow in her awesome footsteps, and …
Britt Reid Crash Photos Released, Little Girl Still In Bad Shape
UPDATE 8:59 AM PT — TMZ Sports has obtained photos of all three …
Jake Paul Calls Canelo Alvarez An ‘Old Hater’ For Kicking Fans Out Of Ring
Jake Paul is firing back at Canelo Alvarez for kicking 2 of the YouTube star’s fans out of …
Chris D’Elia Sued By Woman Who Claims He Had Sex With Her When She Was 17
Chris D’Elia had sex with a 17-year-old high school student and she says when she told him her …
Tamar Braxton Ex’s Restraining Order Dismissed, Nobody Showed to Court
Tamar Braxton no longer has to keep her distance from her ex-boyfriend … because we’ve learned his restraining …
Sports News
Column: Woods comparisons aside, Morikawa on his own course
The red shirt for Collin Morikawa to wear on Sunday at the Workday Championship never arrived in time.
Column: A feel-good start to a feel-good baseball season
Trey Mancini stepped up to the plate for the first time since discovering a cancer that could have …
2021 Pac-12 Conference women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Pac-12 Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
Mickey Callaway faces more sexual misconduct allegations as new report details impropriety with Indians, Mets
The Cleveland Indians and Major League Baseball were accused in a new report Tuesday of likely knowing about …
Raiders cut 3 players who opted out last season over COVID-19 concerns
Three players from the Las Vegas Raiders who chose to opt out of last season because of COVID-19 concerns …
Seth Jahn has no plans to apologize for stance on anthem kneeling, plans to stand up for conservatives
Seth Jahn, a U.S. military veteran and Paralympian who was booted from the U.S. Soccer Athletes’ Council for …
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J.A. Happ needed to slow down before throwing a …
NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals
The NBA has moved closer to a deal where players on two-way contracts would be eligible to appear …
Arihara’s spring debut for Rangers is 2 shortened innings
New Texas Rangers right-hander Kohei Arihara struck out two and allowed five hits while facing 11 batters in …