Former professional baseball player Johnny Damon cautioned against ending the season due to COVID-19, and stressed that athletes were “smarter than the media is telling us.”
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‘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.
Downtown Bangor Christmas tree comes down
BANGOR — The holiday season came to an end Wednesday morning in downtown Bangor.
Remembering Hannibal Hamlin
BANGOR — As Wednesday marked one of the most historic moments in American history, a local man who …
Boy, 6, starts backyard farm
MECHANIC FALLS (WGME) — A 6-year-old-boy is making the best of this pandemic. Luke Coolidge has started his …
More than $18 million headed to farmers, food producers
STATEWIDE — Maine farmers and food producers are seeing a much-needed influx of funding thanks to the CARES …
National News
Man claims to have been attacked by legendary Jersey Devil: ‘There was a hand coming through the window’
A New Jersey man claims to have been attacked by the infamous Jersey Devil, marking what some believe …
Georgia voters enraged after Democrats promise of ‘$2,000 checks’ becomes $1,400
Georgia Democrats have reportedly already begun fuming over their two new senators, the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon …
Biden says Trump left him a ‘very generous’ letter in the Oval Office
President Biden, upon signing a slew of executive orders in his new office, told reporters that former President …
Raiders’ Derek Carr calls out reporter for tweet implying weighted vest photo was related to inauguration
Derek Carr called out a reporter for reposting a picture of the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback wearing a …
Danny Masterson pleads not guilty to rape charges
The “That ’70s Show” actor’s attorney, Tom Mesereau, entered the plea for Masterson, who was not present in …
Bruce Arians says Buccaneers will get their ‘a– beat’ if they overlook Packers, think about Super Bowl
Quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off an emotional 30-20 victory over the New …
Media members declare return of reality, truth with Biden presidency
With the Joe Biden presidency just hours old, several prominent media figures have already declared it to be a …
9-year-old girl dies after being shot in Philly
A 9-year-old Philadelphia girl died Wednesday after she was shot in the head while inside a home, authorities …
Grizzlies-Blazers called off; NBA stresses new protocols
Contact tracing issues for the Memphis Grizzlies meant they would not have enough players eligible to play in …
Entertainment
Trump Departs White House for Farewell Ceremony, Promises to Be Back
UPDATE 5:57 AM PT — Donald Trump just made his last speech as …
UFC Star Michael Chandler’s Dream Scenario, Fight Khabib Over Conor
Michael Chandler is making his UFC debut this weekend after years of kicking ass in Bellator … and …
Trump Pardons Lil Wayne & Frees Kodak Black, Shared Attorney Went to Bat
UPDATE 5:16 AM PT — Lil Wayne and Kodak Black’s attorney, Bradford Cohen …
Claressa Shields ‘Absolutely’ Down To Work With Biden Administration, Sports Council Job
Boxing star Claressa Shields says America has lots of healing to do … but she doesn’t plan to …
Trump Supporters Show Up in Singles at State Capitols to Protest
Donald Trump is no longer president, but his supporters still turned up at state capitols across the country …
Jake Paul Announces Next Boxing Match, See You April 10!
Jake Paul is officially getting back in the ring … and his opponent is none other than … …
Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets COVID-19 Vaccine at Dodger Stadium
Arnold Schwarzenegger just got the shot needed ’round the world — and he was happy to play up …
A Weighted Blanket Will Leave You Fast Asleep in No Time
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Alice Marie Johnson Says Helping Others Get Pardons Better Than Her Release
Alice Marie Johnson’s paying it forward by helping prisoners gain their freedom, and Snoop Dogg’s witnessed her commitment …
Sports News
Raiders’ Derek Carr calls out reporter for tweet implying weighted vest photo was related to inauguration
Derek Carr called out a reporter for reposting a picture of the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback wearing a …
Bruce Arians says Buccaneers will get their ‘a– beat’ if they overlook Packers, think about Super Bowl
Quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off an emotional 30-20 victory over the New …
Grizzlies-Blazers called off; NBA stresses new protocols
Contact tracing issues for the Memphis Grizzlies meant they would not have enough players eligible to play in …
Dream close to being sold, taking Loeffler out of WNBA
The Atlanta Dream are close to being sold, ending defeated U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s contentious stint as a …
Saints’ Drew Brees battled torn rotator cuff, injured foot during regular season, wife reveals
Drew Brees looked like a version of his former self in the New Orleans Saints divisional round loss …
Ryan makes Red Wings history in 3-2 OT win over Blue Jackets
Tyler Bertuzzi scored 15 seconds into overtime and Bobby Ryan became the first player to score four times …
Hughes has 3 points in 2nd period as Devils beat Rangers 4-3
Jack Hughes had two goals and an assist in New Jersey’s three-goal second period, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 47 …
Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75
Alabama coach Nate Oats was concerned his team might lose its sense of urgency when it took the …
Jokic scores 27 in 3 quarters, Nuggets rout Thunder 119-101
Nikola Jokic was split in his opinion over which play stood out more.