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Municipal Review Committee announces new buyer of Fiberight facility
HAMPDEN- The Coastal Resources of Maine waste facility in Hampden is going to have a new owner very …
Bangor School Board discusses superintendent search
BANGOR- The Bangor School Committee revealed a time-line for when they expect to hire a new school superintendent.
UMaine students create resource for school teachers
ORONO – Students in the University of Maine’s outdoor leadership program are helping kindergarten to twelfth grade educators.
Preventing the spread of misinformation
BANGOR – Misinformation is a word that has been circulating a lot lately. But, what exactly is it, …
‘A unifying day for America’: Maine senators react to Biden’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s a new era in Washington, D.C., as Joe Biden was sworn in as the …
Waldo County Bounty finding ways to make sure people don’t go hungry
WALDO COUNTY — A campaign to fight food insecurity during the pandemic may be changing the food delivery …
UMaine System awarded planning grant
STATEWIDE — The University of Maine System has been awarded a $ 297,000 grant to support the creation …
Capitol police chief under fire
AUGUSTA — Democratic lawmakers are calling for the Maine Capitol Police chief to be placed on administrative leave while …
Pittsfield man facing drug charges
EAST MILLINOCKET — A routine traffic stop ended with a Pittsfield man facing drug charges.
National News
First 100 days of Biden, Obama, Clinton: Escalating spending to address economic challenge
The first 100 days of a two-term presidency mark about 3% of the eight-year span, but since President Franklin …
Tim Graham: On Biden’s first day as president, liberal press gets giddy
People of all political stripes should allow some space for generosity and positive statements on Inauguration Day.
Biden-Harris agenda set to confront these challenges
Thursday is the first full day of President Biden’s administration and with it he and Vice President Kamala Harris …
Horvat’s shootout goal sends Canucks past Canadiens 6-5
Bo Horvat scored the shootout winner and the Vancouver Canucks overcame Tyler Toffoli’s hat trick to beat the …
Former IOC VP Pound says fans optional for Tokyo Olympics
Former IOC vice president Dick Pound says the Tokyo Olympics could go ahead without fans. And he predicted …
Eriksson Ek helps Wild cap road trip with 3-2 win over Ducks
Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist, including the game-winning score early in the third period, …
Australian PM rebuffs Cricket Australia over Jan 26 plans
Cricket Australia has run afoul of the country’s prime minister for refusing to refer to the national holiday …
Draisaitl breaks 3rd-period tie, Oilers beat Maple Leafs 3-1
Leon Draisaitl broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period in the Edmonton Oilers’ …
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott stepping down at end of June
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is stepping down at the end of June, ending an 11-year tenure in which …
Entertainment
Joe Exotic ‘Disappointed’ to Not Get Pardon, Carole Baskin Thankful
UPDATE 11:14 AM PT — Carole Baskin tells TMZ … she’s thankful Joe …
Kodak Black’s Legal Woes are Not Over Despite Trump’s Commutation
Kodak Black is getting out of federal prison thanks to Donald Trump, but prosecutors in South Carolina are …
Kylie and Kendall Jenner’s Vacation Villa’s a Mexican Paradise
Kylie and Kendall Jenner are living like queens south of the border … soaking up the sun in …
Justin Fields Praises Urban Meyer, He’ll Kill It In Jacksonville!
Justin Fields might not have played for Urban Meyer at Ohio State … but the ex-Buckeyes star says …
Guess Who This Pigtail Kid Turned Into!
Before this pigtail pipsqueak was making audiences and readers laugh with her witty commentary, she was just another …
Village People, Laura Branigan Mgr. Disavow Trump’s Use of ‘YMCA,’ ‘Gloria’
UPDATE 2:43 PM PT — Laura Branigan’s legacy manager is piling on with …
‘Celebrating America’ Virtual Concert Livens Up Biden’s Inauguration
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are ready to kick back with their fellow Americans after getting sworn in …
President Joe Biden Says He’ll Fire His Staff if They’re Disrespectful to Colleagues
UPDATE 3:50 PM PT — Biden’s laying down the law right off the …
Philip Rivers Retires After 17 Seasons, Shawne Merriman Says QB Is Hall Of Famer
UPDATE 12:56 PM PT — Shawne Merriman says now that the Rivers ride …
Sports News
Horvat’s shootout goal sends Canucks past Canadiens 6-5
Bo Horvat scored the shootout winner and the Vancouver Canucks overcame Tyler Toffoli’s hat trick to beat the …
Former IOC VP Pound says fans optional for Tokyo Olympics
Former IOC vice president Dick Pound says the Tokyo Olympics could go ahead without fans. And he predicted …
Eriksson Ek helps Wild cap road trip with 3-2 win over Ducks
Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist, including the game-winning score early in the third period, …
Australian PM rebuffs Cricket Australia over Jan 26 plans
Cricket Australia has run afoul of the country’s prime minister for refusing to refer to the national holiday …
Draisaitl breaks 3rd-period tie, Oilers beat Maple Leafs 3-1
Leon Draisaitl broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period in the Edmonton Oilers’ …
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott stepping down at end of June
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is stepping down at the end of June, ending an 11-year tenure in which …
Young has 38, Collins adds 31 as Hawks beat Pistons in OT
Trae Young scored 38 points, John Collins had 31 and the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat Jerami Grant …
Embiid scores 42, leads 76ers past Celtics 117-109
Joel Embiid has been the early season MVP for the Sixers. At this rate, the All-Star center could …
Ursin has 20 points, No. 9 Baylor beats Oklahoma State 77-58
Baylor returned to its typical dominance against Oklahoma State.