As infections, hospitalizations and deaths decline across the country, people are clamoring to return to a life that resembles a modicum of normalcy, more specifically, pre-COVID normality.
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Local News
Maine sees 500 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 500 new cases of COVID-19 cases have been …
Bar Harbor businesses are back in action
BAR HARBOR — People are out and about at one of Maine’s most popular destinations.
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Tangled Part 2: A Deep Dive into the Data
STATEWIDE — New regulations proposed for Maine’s lobster fishery are the subject of major controversy. Some say they …
Proposed bills would provide $243 million in bond issues to Maine organizations
AUGUSTA — $243 million would be available for Maine organizations through six different bills if approved.
Summer travel expected to increase
BANGOR — The official start of summer is still about two months away, but people are already booking …
Walk in Ellsworth raises awareness for autism
ELLSWORTH – The annual autism awareness walk was held early Tuesday morning at Knowlton Park in Ellsworth.
Man sought in connection to UM threat in custody
FRYEBURG — Police say 20-year-old Afshin Zarechian of Manchester, New Hampshire was taken into custody Tuesday after the …
Proposed bill would help Mainers in transitional phases
AUGUSTA — A bill before the legislature’s Committee on Health and Human Services aims to help people in …
Some lawmakers want a consumer-owned utility company
AUGUSTA — Some state legislators are trying to replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power with a nonprofit …
National News
NY could see up to 6 inches of snow as mid-Atlantic hit with severe weather
Following days of warmer than average temperatures, a cold front brought snow to New York state on Wednesday.
Prince Harry returns to California after attending Prince Philip’s funeral
Prince Harry returned to his home in California after a trip to the U.K. in order to attend …
Georgia café owner struggles to fill open positions: ‘Hard time’ for small businesses
Georgia café owner Angela Yeo told “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday that she is struggling to fill open …
Chrissy Teigen reveals Meghan Markle reached out after son Jack’s death: ‘She is really wonderful and so kind’
Teigen and Markle first met each other years ago when the two appeared on the game show “Deal …
Kevin McCarthy: Dems could have condemned Maxine Waters’ rhetoric, but instead they condoned it
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Wednesday on “Fox & Friends” Democrats could have condemned Rep. Maxine …
Queen Elizabeth wants this for the monarchy after she’s gone: ‘The Windsors think long-term’
The longest-serving monarch in British history is reportedly pleased with the three royals who are in line to …
McConnell rips ‘fake news’ media for misleading public on Biden’s court-packing push
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accused the press of failing to accurately cover President Biden’s take on expanding the …
Derek Chauvin verdict produced outlandish analysis, cringe-worthy tweets and ‘wildly inappropriate’ takes
Outlandish analysis, cringe-worthy moments and over-the-top Twitter hot takes were prominent on Tuesday after a jury found former Minneapolis police …
HFPA member Philip Berk ousted over racist BLM email
NBC, the network which telecasts the Globes, also condemned Berk’s actions and called for his “immediate expulsion.”
Entertainment
Ohio Cop Fatally Shoots Black Teen Ma’Khia Bryant Who Had a Knife During Fight with Girls
Ma’Khia Bryant, a 16-year-old from Columbus, OH, is dead after a cop shot her 4 times … and …
Ronda Rousey 4 Months Pregnant, Shows Off Baby Bump!
BADDEST BABY ON THE PLANET!! UFC legend Ronda Rousey just announced she’s 4 …
Derek Chauvin May Never Have Been Prosecuted But for Civilian Video
Derek Chauvin’s conviction was a stunning statement by a diverse jury that brutalizing a citizen will even get …
Lamar Odom Rips Idea Of ‘Kardashian Curse,’ ‘You Dumbasses’
Lamar Odom is going to war for the Kardashians … saying anyone who believes men are suffering from …
Derek Chauvin Takes New Mug Shot in Jail Before Sentencing
This is Derek Chauvin ahead of his first night in jail as a convicted murderer … he had …
Aldon Smith Surrenders To Louisiana Authorities, Poses For Mug Shot
UPDATE 6:04 AM PT — 4/21 — Aldon Smith has turned himself in …
Jake Paul Blasts Daniel Cormier, ‘I’ll Beat the F** Out of Your Fat Ass’
Jake Paul’s moved on from Ben Askren — he’s now threatening UFC legend Daniel Cormier! …
Swae Lee Calls Bro In Jail First Time Since Arrest In Stepdad’s Death
Swae Lee is finally hearing from his brother facing a first-degree murder charge in his father’s death … …
‘RHONJ’ Star Dolores Catania Crashes Jersey Wedding, Leaves Nice Gift
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania knows how to sniff out a good party … …
Sports News
Stars beat Red Wings, 5-2, extend win streak to 4 games
Rookie Jason Robertson had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Dallas Stars beat …
Irving leads short-handed Nets past Pelicans, 134-129
Kyrie Irving capped a 32-point performance with a tough turnaround jumper, a driving layup through converging defenders and …
Rain, then snow halts game with D’backs leading Reds in 8th
Reds reliever Lucas Sims walked in a run to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 lead over Cincinnati …
Knicks beat Hornets 109-97, run winning streak to 7 games
RJ Barrett scored 18 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the New York Knicks beat …
Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night
Jake Arrieta delivered. Eric Sogard scored on a daring dash. Jason Heyward set up another run with a …
Carter scores first with Pittsburgh in 7-6 win over Devils
Jeff Carter picked up his first goal in Pittsburgh as part of a first-period deluge and the Penguins …
Yanks stop 5-game skid, beat Braves 3-1 on wild pitch, walk
The New York Yankees broke their five-game losing streak with little offense, getting a run-scoring wild pitch and …
Bennett scores two goals, Knight makes 33 saves in NHL debut
Sam Bennett scored two goals and Spencer Knight made 33 saves in his NHL debut to lift the …
Bailey, Beauvillier lead Islanders to 6-1 win over Rangers
Josh Bailey scored twice, Anthony Beauvillier had a goal and three assists, and the New York Islanders beat …