The world’s largest maker of surgical gloves is temporarily closing more than half its factories despite record demand — because more than 1,000 employees tested positive for the coronavirus, authorities said Monday.
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Solidarity Bucksport members assemble
BUCKSPORT- Members of solidarity Bucksport were out in the cold making their message heard.
Waldo County YMCA hosts food drive
BELFATS- Members of the Waldo County YMCA spent Saturday outside the Belfast Hannaford to fill their bus with …
Lawmakers divided over Capitol Police Chief conduct
BANGOR – The controversy continues at the state capitol over views expressed by the police chief. Russell Gauvin …
Lincoln man admits to raping 12 year old girl
BANGOR — A 39-year-old Lincoln man admitted Friday that he raped a 12-year-old girl.
UMaine System testing sewer water for COVID-19
STATEWIDE –– Just about all the wastewater across the campuses of the University of Maine System is being …
Fire marshals charge 3 with arson
AUGUSTA — Three people are facing charges in connection with fires in three different counties.
Bail set for man charged with attempted murder, arson
BANGOR — Bail was set Friday for a Hampden man who was arrested in connection with a Jan. …
COVID-19 forces food pantry expansion
GLENBURN — The volunteers from Samaritan Inc. were providing help for the area’s food insecure long before the …
Experts discuss hypothermia prevention
PENOBSCOT COUNTY – Winter is in full swing, which means it’s not difficult to get hypothermia.
National News
Patrick Mahomes back in the Super Bowl but an all-time great stands in his way
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes sets up epic Super Bowl LV showdown with Tom Brady; Chiefs win AFC Championship
The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV after defeating the Buffalo …
Press secretary reveals Biden’s favorite ice cream flavor
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Sunday answered a list of questions Twitter users had posted online. …
Kremlin: US comments on protests support law-breaking
A U.S. Embassy spokeswoman supported the protests and accused Russian officials of suppressing the demonstrations.
Josh Hawley: It’s time to stand up against the muzzling of America
Have you checked your social credit score lately? You might want to. Mine seems to have taken a …
Tom Brady has heartfelt moment with son following NFC Championship victory
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady clinched his 10th Super Bowl appearance following the team’s 31-26 victory over …
Aaron Rodgers’ future with Packers speculated after latest NFC Championship loss
Aaron Rodgers’ future instantly became hazy as the Green Bay Packers lost in the NFC Championship to the …
California campaign to fire Newsom nears threshold needed for ballot
A recall campaign to oust California Gov. Gavin Newsom is nearing its required threshold to qualify for a …
Sarah Huckabee Sanders to announce bid for Arkansas governor
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to announce her candidacy for governor of Arkansas in …
Entertainment
Kim K Ignores Trump in First Mention of Freed Inmate Chris Young
Kim Kardashian said “thank you” to just about everybody who helped work to free inmate Chris Young, except …
Tom Brady Heading to 10th Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The G.O.A.T. of football has silenced critics who said he couldn’t do it without Bill Belichick … because …
Trump Greeted with Skywriter Banner at Mar-a-Lago, ‘Pathetic Loser’
Donald Trump might think he can escape ridicule and scathing criticism at his Florida hideout, but he’s wrong …
Dr. Fauci Opens Up About Death Threats, Covered in Powder from Suspicious Letter
Dr. Fauci has offered up the nitty-gritty about receiving death threats since the pandemic began, and it sounds …
New Senate Pro Tempore Patrick Leahy Has Been in 5 Batman Movies
The guy who’s third in line to be Commander-in-Chief of this country is also well-equipped to hit the …
Frontier Airlines Passenger Complains About Sick Passenger and Told He Should Drive
A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight was coughing and sneezing, and when the passenger in front of …
Spectacular SpaceX Launch with Reusable Booster Nailing Landing
SpaceX is proving rocket launches never get old, because its latest mission had the precision of … well, …
Flaming Lips Perform at Space Bubble Concert In Oklahoma City
The Flaming Lips hopped on stage Saturday night for their long-awaited Space Bubble Concert, and gotta say … …
New Body Cam Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting During Mental Health Check
Newly released body cam video shows a cop showing up to a mental health check … and almost …
Sports News
Why the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV appearance will be historic
There’s no place like home. And for Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, that’s exactly where they …
Patrick Mahomes back in the Super Bowl but an all-time great stands in his way
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl.
Patrick Mahomes sets up epic Super Bowl LV showdown with Tom Brady; Chiefs win AFC Championship
The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV after defeating the Buffalo …
Tom Brady has heartfelt moment with son following NFC Championship victory
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady clinched his 10th Super Bowl appearance following the team’s 31-26 victory over …
Aaron Rodgers’ future with Packers speculated after latest NFC Championship loss
Aaron Rodgers’ future instantly became hazy as the Green Bay Packers lost in the NFC Championship to the …
Tom Brady’s dominance on full display as Buccaneers set to make historic Super Bowl appearance
Tom Brady, for some, may have cemented his standing as the greatest NFL player of all-time with the …
Golden Knights beat Coyotes 1-0 on Karlsson’s late goal
Vegas winger Alex Tuch dumped the puck from near the center line with the clock winding down, prompting …
Reilly, Simmonds lift Maple Leafs over Flames 3-2
Morgan Reilly had three assists, Wayne Simmonds scored his first goal with Toronto and the Maple Leafs beat …
Wizards return to court, Grizzlies see 6th game postponed
The Washington Wizards are finally back. The Memphis Grizzlies aren’t ready yet.