Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. says he’s “locked-in” with his jersey number, meaning Carson Wentz will have to swap his No.11 for something else.
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Appropriations Committee OKs $125 million supplemental budget
AUGUSTA — The legislature’s Appropriations Committee on Thursday night approved the nearly $125 million supplemental budget.
Exeter drug bust yields 4 arrests
EXETER — Four people were arrested in Exeter Thursday after allegedly selling crack cocaine and fentanyl to undercover drug …
COVID-19 cases rise at Penobscot County Jail
BANGOR — There are more cases of COVID-19 at the Penobscot County Jail.
St. Joseph Hospital drive-thru recruitment event coming up
BANGOR – – Looking for a job? St. Joseph Hospital might be the place you want to visit.
Acts of Kindness program expanded
HOLDEN – – If Holden police pull you over, you just might get more than you expected.
Updated
New unemployment claims drop below 2,000
STATEWIDE — New claims for state unemployment insurance in Maine have dipped below 2,000 for the first time in …
Teachers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
STATEWIDE (WGME) — Maine health officials are clarifying how and when teachers might get vaccinated. They are immediately eligible to …
Moxie Festival canceled for 2nd year
LISBON — Maine’s celebration of a beloved — and sometimes polarizing — soda has been canceled by the pandemic …
Bill seeks to limit public land
STATEWIDE — A move to limit ownership of public land in Maine was met with strong resistance Thursday.
National News
Bill limiting China-backed Confucius Institutes passed unanimously by Senate
The Senate unanimously passed a bill this week that clamps down on China’s reach into U.S. universities by …
Zappos founder Tony Hsieh’s self-described ‘right-hand person’ seeking over $9M from his estate
Creditor’s claims filed in a Las Vegas court shed more light on Tony Hsieh’s self-described “right-hand” person’s bid …
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo is the world’s-quickest off-road station wagon
The 2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has been revealed with blistering performance and prices starting at $92,250.
Meghan Markle’s ‘Suits’ co-star Patrick J. Adams slams royal family amid bullying claims: ‘Archaic and toxic’
Meghan Markle’s former “Suits” co-star Patrick J. Adams unleashed a flurry of tweets defending the Duchess of Sussex.
Scientific American op-ed calls on Cuomo to resign for ignoring science on COVID-19
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has failed his state in response to the coronavirus pandemic and should step …
‘The View’ host: Republicans are Neanderthals because they don’t ‘listen to the government’
“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin agreed Friday with President Biden’s remark that Republican governors who re-opened states and reversed mask mandates …
Glenn Greenwald rips MSNBC’s Joy Reid over ‘bats–t crazy’ claim about Sen. Ron Johnson
Journalist Glenn Greenwald blasted far-left MSNBC host Joy Reid on Friday for a “conspiratorial derangement” claim that Sen. Ron …
Derek Chauvin may face third-degree murder charge on top of others after court ruling
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is facing trial in the death of George Floyd, could see …
Joe Concha: Cuomo nursing home scandal now has a ‘follow-the-money-angle’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home scandal now has a “follow-the-money” angle, Fox News contributor and The …
Entertainment
PETA Protests North Carolina Police Dept. Where K-9 Choked and Hit
PETA demonstrators are putting the heat on a North Carolina police department where a cop hanged and choked …
Von Miller Will Not Face Charges In Mysterious Colorado Criminal Probe, Officials Say
Good news for Von Miller … the NFL superstar is officially off the hook after a secret investigation …
Learn to Snap a Shot of A-Listers Like the Pros with Photo School
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Says Baker Mayfield’s ‘UFO’ Spotting Likely A Meteor
Neil deGrasse Tyson just rained all over Baker Mayfield’s alien parade … saying the Cleveland Browns quarterback most …
Very Good Service Dog Wears PPE to be Allowed as Scientist’s Lab Assistant
Sampson the service dog is a very good — and smart — boy who deserves lots of treats …
Refinancing Your Mortgage Has Never Been Easier, Use a Credible System
This content is a paid advertisement from Credible Operations, Inc., called “Credible” below. If you click on the …
Tiger Woods Was Found Unconscious at Crash Scene By Local Man, Officials Say
The first man to respond to the Tiger Woods crash scene was a local man who told law …
Chris Harrison, Michael Eric Dyson Tackled Racism in Blunt Meeting
Chris Harrison’s apology might not have happened without a far-ranging conversation he had with author Michael Eric Dyson …
Two is Better Than One, Especially For Computer Monitors
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Sports News
NFL hires first Black female game official, Maia Chaka
The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as the first Black female official in league history. She will work …
Washington releases Alex Smith after 3 seasons, Comeback Player of the Year award
The Washington Football Team has released quarterback Alex Smith after three seasons, per his own request, the team …
Blake Griffin, Detroit Pistons agree to buyout
Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a contract buyout, according to a person with knowledge …
Boone better with pacemaker, to return to Yanks this weekend
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he’s feeling better after getting a pacemaker and said he hopes …
Blackhawks’ Seabrook calls it a career because of injury
Longtime Chicago Blackhawks defenseman and three-time Stanley Cup winner Brent Seabrook announced Friday he is unable to continue …
2021 Big South Conference women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Big South Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
Kevin Garnett says bid to purchase Timberwolves is over ‒ but team owner claims it never started
NBA legend Kevin Garnett announced Thursday that his bid to buy the Minnesota Timberwolves has ended, prompting a response …
Aaron Rodgers takes subtle swipe at Gov. Newsom while talking about helping California businesses
Aaron Rodgers said Thursday he was spending some of his offseason helping out businesses near his hometown in …
Patrick Mahomes mentioned in Drake freestyle, reacts on social media
Patrick Mahomes was name-dropped in one of Drake’s three new songs that were released late Thursday night, and …