Former IOC vice president Dick Pound says the Tokyo Olympics could go ahead without fans. And he predicted the games will open on July 23 despite surging coronavirus cases in Japan and around the globe.
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Local News
Group says Maine should welcome immigrants
STATEWIDE — Immigrants to Maine face many barriers as they transition to a new country.
Trek Across Maine to take place virtually again
STATEWIDE (WGME) — For the second year in a row, the Trek Across Maine will be held virtually.
Northern Light adds extra vaccination day
BANGOR — Northern Light Health’s vaccination effort is expanding thanks to an uptick in vaccine supply.
More than $22M for renewable energy coming to Maine
STATEWIDE — Two small Maine businesses are receiving more than $22 million to become more eco-friendly.
Importance of washing face masks
STATEWIDE — Wearing a mask is now the norm but like other garments, the question is how often do …
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Camden house fire leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
CAMDEN — One person was killed and four people were taken to the hospital after a fire engulfed a …
Should Juneteenth become a paid holiday?
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are debating whether to make Juneteenth a paid state holiday.
Should Election Day be a holiday?
STATEWIDE — Some states have already made Election Day a holiday.
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Maines sees 217 new COVID-19 cases, 24 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Thursday that 217 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
National News
Tomi Lahren, Lawrence Jones host all-access CPAC show on Fox Nation
Fox Nation’s Tomi Lahren and Lawrence Jones will co-host a daily all-access look at the annual Conservative Political Action …
Rush Limbaugh: The Original Cancel Culture Target
Rush Limbaugh is frequently credited with reviving talk radio in America, and that is true. But Limbaugh was …
Passenger uses pepper spray on airplane preparing to take off: ‘Everybody started coughing’
Some passengers on a flight from Florida to New Jersey were left feeling salty after their flight was …
AOC criticizes NYPD’s new robot dog
Ocasio-Cortez criticized the New York Police Department’s new robot dog
Former Princess Tessy of Luxembourg expecting first child with fiancé Frank Floessel
The ex-royal and the Swiss businessman got engaged on New Year’s Eve.
Viral accusation of racism at Smith College quietly fell apart
An investigation into allegations of racism following an incident at Massachusetts’ Smith College has been thrust back into the public …
Russia’s investigative journalists take spotlight with stunning findings on Putin, Navalny poisoning
The editor of Proekt says corruption has continued despite the more public findings of independent reporters.
Florida teacher praises good Samaritan who returned missing wallet
Debra Glover-Crosby was shopping in the checkout line at the Jacksonville store last weekend when she noticed her …
James Van Der Beek’s daughter, 4, went to emergency room after injury scare
James Van Der Beek’s 4-year-old daughter, Emilia, ended up in the emergency room after an injury scare.
Entertainment
Travis Scott’s L.A. Cactus Jack Newsstand Under Investigation
Travis Scott’s flash mob-type gathering on the streets of West Hollywood might cost him — because city officials …
Kim Kardashian Enjoys Stylish Night Out After Filing for Divorce
Kim Kardashian made sure she stood out on her first night out as a single lady … in …
Band Kids Practice in COVID-Safe Bubbles at Washington High School
Here’s what band practice looks like now at a recently reopened high school in Washington state — still …
Hasbro Makes Mr. Potato Head Gender-Neutral, Drops The ‘Mr.’
Mr. Potato Head is catching up with the times, he’s now just Potato Head … and it’s all …
NFL Star Vincent Jackson ‘Laid to Rest’ In Private Funeral, Body to Be Cremated
Vincent Jackson’s closest friends and family members said goodbye to the NFL star at a small private funeral …
New Video of Lady Gaga Dog Abduction Shows Shooting and Getaway
TMZ has obtained dramatic, upsetting video, of the actual confrontation between the shooters and Lady Gaga’s dog walker …
Russell Wilson Would Accept Trade To Dallas Cowboys, Agent Says
Russell Wilson has NOT asked for a trade from the Seahawks — but the QB’s agent says if …
Johnny Manziel Underwent Emergency Dental Surgery, Won’t Play In Week 3 FCF Game
Johnny Manziel underwent emergency dental surgery on Wednesday that will keep him out of the FCF’s final regular …
Ex-Team USA Gymnastics Coach John Geddert Charged with Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking
John Geddert — the coach of the legendary 2012 Team USA gymnastics team — has been charged with …
Sports News
Russell Wilson wants to play for Seahawks but would be willing to be dealt to these teams, agent says
Russell Wilson is not demanding the Seattle Seahawks trade him, his agent said Thursday amid a bombshell report …
Father of Liverpool’s Alisson drowns in Brazil lake
The father of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson drowned in a lake near his vacation home in Brazil on Wednesday, …
Clemson’s Justin Foster retires from football amid battle with coronavirus
Clemson defensive end Justin Foster announced Wednesday he is retiring from football completely after a severe bought with …
Vanessa Bryant backs Kyrie Irving on changing NBA logo
Kyrie Irving received support from Vanessa Bryant on Wednesday after the Brooklyn Nets star posted on social media …
Jazz exec Dennis Lindsey denies bigotry allegations from ex-player
Utah Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey pushed back on a claim made by former player Elijah Millsap alleging that …
Russell Wilson ‘stormed out of the room’ after ideas about Seahawks’ game plan were dismissed: report
Russell Wilson’s relationship with the Seattle Seahawks appears to be coming to a head as a new report …
Deshaun Watson sends cryptic tweet amid reports of rift with Texans
Deshaun Watson could be the next quarterback to be traded and while there have been numerous reports about …
Minnesota Twins’ top prospect Royce Lewis to miss entire 2021 season after freak accident
Minnesota Twins top prospect Royce Lewis will miss the entire 2021 season after suffering a torn ACL in …
Citing bad back, Rafael Nadal out of Rotterdam tournament
Rafael Nadal pulled out of next week’s hard-court tournament at Rotterdam, Netherlands, because of the bad back that …