Chilean authorities have apologized for spreading panic with a mistaken tsunami warning, according to reports.
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Local News
Trek Across Maine to take place virtually again
STATEWIDE (WGME) — For the second year in a row, the Trek Across Maine will be held virtually.
Northern Light adds extra vaccination day
BANGOR — Northern Light Health’s vaccination effort is expanding thanks to an uptick in vaccine supply.
More than $22M for renewable energy coming to Maine
STATEWIDE — Two small Maine businesses are receiving more than $22 million to become more eco-friendly.
Importance of washing face masks
STATEWIDE — Wearing a mask is now the norm but like other garments, the question is how often do …
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Camden house fire leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
CAMDEN — One person was killed and four people were taken to the hospital after a fire engulfed a …
Should Juneteenth become a paid holiday?
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are debating whether to make Juneteenth a paid state holiday.
Should Election Day be a holiday?
STATEWIDE — Some states have already made Election Day a holiday.
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Maines sees 217 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Thursday that 217 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism hosts hiking panel
STATEWIDE- The Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism organization held the first virtual panel of their series about life outdoors …
National News
CNN’s coverage of Cuomo, Kavanaugh allegations comes under fire for drastically different framing
After CNN finally covered bombshell sexual harassment leveled against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D., Thursday with a story leading …
Teachers speak out about frustrations with unions slow-walking school reopenings: ‘Politics seems to rule’
President Biden’s plan to reopen schools within 100 days has faced opposition from teachers unions due to coronavirus …
Chinese Americans mobilize against critical race theory
A Chinese American group on Tuesday issued a public letter forcefully denouncing critical race theory as a “hateful, …
Navy task force pledge on discrimination, ‘intersectional identities’: What we know
The Task Force One Navy recently made diversity-related recommendations that include de-emphasizing standardized academic tests when evaluating Navy recruits …
How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants?
How would COVID-19 vaccine makers adapt to variants? By tweaking their vaccines, a process that should be easier …
NYC burglars posing as plumbers hold men hostage, beating them over 15-hour period: police
A pair of burglars posing as plumbers broke into a New York City apartment and held two men …
FDA warns against feeding infants homemade formula after illnesses
The Food and Drug Administration warning parents and caregivers against making or feeding infants homemade formula.
Biden should not give up his sole nuclear authority, GOP lawmakers say
Three Republican members of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday issued a statement pushing back on Democrats’ letter …
Coronavirus antibodies offer protection from reinfection, study suggests
A study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that those who have COVID-19 antibodies have …
Entertainment
Band Kids Practice in COVID-Safe Bubbles at Washington High School
Here’s what band practice looks like now at a recently reopened high school in Washington state — still …
Hasbro Makes Mr. Potato Head Gender-Neutral, Drops The ‘Mr.’
Mr. Potato Head is catching up with the times, he’s now just Potato Head … and it’s all …
NFL Star Vincent Jackson ‘Laid to Rest’ In Private Funeral, Body to Be Cremated
Vincent Jackson’s closest friends and family members said goodbye to the NFL star at a small private funeral …
New Video of Lady Gaga Dog Abduction Shows Shooting and Getaway
TMZ has obtained dramatic, upsetting video, of the actual confrontation between the shooters and Lady Gaga’s dog walker …
Russell Wilson Would Accept Trade To Dallas Cowboys, Agent Says
Russell Wilson has NOT asked for a trade from the Seahawks — but the QB’s agent says if …
Johnny Manziel Underwent Emergency Dental Surgery, Won’t Play In Week 3 FCF Game
Johnny Manziel underwent emergency dental surgery on Wednesday that will keep him out of the FCF’s final regular …
Ex-Team USA Gymnastics Coach John Geddert Charged with Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking
John Geddert — the coach of the legendary 2012 Team USA gymnastics team — has been charged with …
Who Knew You Could Grow a Business with Pinterest?!?
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. …
Woman Arrested After Crashing into Store, Fleeing in Uber
A woman dressed in a ball gown and heels went off-roading in South Beach, slammed into a store, …
Sports News
Russell Wilson wants to play for Seahawks but would be willing to be dealt to these teams, agent says
Russell Wilson is not demanding the Seattle Seahawks trade him, his agent said Thursday amid a bombshell report …
Father of Liverpool’s Alisson drowns in Brazil lake
The father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson drowned in a lake near his vacation home in Brazil on Wednesday, …
Clemson’s Justin Foster retires from football amid battle with coronavirus
Clemson defensive end Justin Foster announced Wednesday he is retiring from football completely after a severe bought with …
Vanessa Bryant backs Kyrie Irving on changing NBA logo
Kyrie Irving received support from Vanessa Bryant on Wednesday after the Brooklyn Nets star posted on social media …
Jazz exec Dennis Lindsey denies bigotry allegations from ex-player
Utah Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey pushed back on a claim made by former player Elijah Millsap alleging that …
Russell Wilson ‘stormed out of the room’ after ideas about Seahawks’ game plan were dismissed: report
Russell Wilson’s relationship with the Seattle Seahawks appears to be coming to a head as a new report …
Deshaun Watson sends cryptic tweet amid reports of rift with Texans
Deshaun Watson could be the next quarterback to be traded and while there have been numerous reports about …
Minnesota Twins’ top prospect Royce Lewis to miss entire 2021 season after freak accident
Minnesota Twins top prospect Royce Lewis will miss the entire 2021 season after suffering a torn ACL in …
Citing bad back, Rafael Nadal out of Rotterdam tournament
Rafael Nadal pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament at Rotterdam, Netherlands, because of the bad back that …