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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Sheriff thanks 8-year-old for good deed
CARMEL — Yes, good things do happen to nice people.
Free state park access proposed for Gold Star families
AUGUSTA — A proposed bill before state lawmakers would give Gold Star families free access to state parks.
Man injured in Pittsfield fire
PITTSFIELD — One person was injured in an early morning fire Friday on North Main Street, according to …
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Investigators say Camden fire victim was teenaged boy
BANGOR — A fire investigator said Thursday’s early morning fatal fire claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy.
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Investigators say deadly Lincoln fire was accidental
LINCOLN — The fire that killed a 7-old girl on Monday was accidental, according to an official with …
Birch syrup on the rise
BANGOR — Maine has a strong reputation for selling maple syrup. Could birch syrup be next?
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Maine CDC reports 178 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Friday that 178 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Contractors in Maine could voluntarily get licensed if bill passes
STATEWIDE — Currently, contractors in Maine don’t need to be licensed to make home improvements. A meeting today tells …
National News
Sabato Jr.: Hollywood elites want to ‘control the minds of everyone’ and cancel conservatives
Hollywood elites want to “control the minds of everyone” and shut down different political opinions, according to a …
Sen. Cotton slams ‘little social justice warriors’ at New York Times during fiery CPAC speech
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark, blasted “little social justice warriors” at The New York Times who had a “meltdown” last …
Florida city where Trayvon Martin died seeks racial injustice reform days before his ninth death anniversary
Commissioners in the city where Black teenager Trayvon Martin was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer nine years …
Test drive: The 2021 Genesis GV80 is ready for its unexpected fame
The 2021 Genesis GV80 is the brand’s first SUV and a strong competitor for more established models.
Lincoln Project, Ossoff campaign staffer may have violated campaign finance laws: watchdog
Federal Elections Commission records show, however, that Edwards’s consulting firm, That’s Good Media, was paid $20,000 while still …
Capitol Police say they aren’t investigating GOP Rep. Fulcher over metal detector incident, despite reports
Capitol Police in a Wednesday letter said there is “no current investigation” into Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, despite reports saying …
House Republicans tell Pelosi Capitol fencing erected after riot needs to come down
More than 30 Republican House lawmakers have signed a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling for the removal …
Gillibrand, #MeToo advocate, hasn’t read ex-Cuomo aide’s sexual harassment complaint
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., hasn’t read the sexual harassment complaint made against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D., …
Jana Kramer reveals when she’ll talk to her kids about husband Mike Caussin’s infidelity
Jana Kramer revealed how she plans to speak to her children one day about her husband Mike Caussin’s …
Entertainment
Travis Scott Helps Feed 50,000 Houston Residents Amid Winter Struggles
Travis Scott’s helping 50,000 folks in Houston weather the winter storm they’ve been dealing with … by providing …
Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker to Make Full Recovery, Thanks the Singer
Lady Gaga’s dog walker — who put his life on the line for her beloved animals — is …
Take Your Temperature With Your Own Phone, Just Attach This
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British Gymnastics Athletes Claim ‘Physical and Psychological Abuse’ From Coaches
More bombshell allegations in the world of international gymnastics — with 17 British gymnasts alleging “systemic physical and …
Sen. Ted Cruz Cracks Cancun Jokes at CPAC
Ted Cruz is already cracking jokes about his infamous trip to Mexico during the deadly winter storm in …
Renee Montgomery & Group Buy WNBA’s Atlanta Dream from Sen. Kelly Loeffler
Renee Montgomery has gone from the WNBA court to the owner’s box — she’s part of an ownership …
Shaquille O’Neal Krispy Kreme Fire, Officials On The Hunt For Arson Suspect
Officials in Atlanta have confirmed the fire that gutted Shaq’s iconic Krispy Kreme was caused by an arsonist …
Vanessa Bryant’s 1-Year-Old Capri Rocks New Kobe Nikes Weeks Before Release!
Vanessa Bryant just got the perfect assist from daughter Capri — who gave a sneak peek of the …
Hasbro Makes Mr. Potato Head Toy Line Gender-Neutral, Drops The ‘Mr.’
UPDATE 1:44 PM PT — Hasbro now says they will still sell individual …
Sports News
Kyrie Irving elaborates on Kobe Bryant NBA logo push
Kyrie Irving followed up on his push to get the NBA logo changed from Jerry West to Kobe Bryant after …
Tiger Woods’ crash ‘extremely scary,’ Yankees’ outfielder Aaron Hicks says
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, who is dating Tiger Woods’ niece Cheyenne Woods, said Thursday the crash …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: LeBron James, other sports figures should ‘do what you’re good at,’ stay out of politics
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the outspoken Swedish soccer star who currently plays in Serie A for AC Milan, was critical …
McKayla Maroney, former Olympic gold medalist, checks into ER for ‘severe pain’
Former U.S. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney revealed Thursday she checked into an emergency room after suffering from “severe …
WNBA approves sale of Atlanta Dream months after Kelly Loeffler controversy
The WNBA approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream from former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Mary Brock …
Russell Wilson’s teammate gives reason why quarterback will stay with Seahawks
Russell Wilson trade rumors have been rampant in the wake of Super Bowl LV after the Seattle Seahawks …
Braves extend manager Brian Snitker through at least 2023
Coming off a third straight NL East title and within one win of a spot in the World …
Deshaun Watson still wants to be traded even after meeting new Texans coach: report
Deshaun Watson reportedly still wants to be traded from the Houston Texans even after meeting new head coach …
Belarusian Olympic body elects Lukashenko’s son as leader
The Belarusian Olympic Committee elected the son of President Alexander Lukashenko as leader on Friday, despite both men being suspended …