George Clooney says he’s optimistic about America’s future despite its failures.
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Local News
Swan Lake Grocery reopens after fire destroys building
SWANVILLE – Swan Lake Grocery is the closest grocery store for Swanville and surrounding area residents. In October …
UMaine puts on virtual on-demand play
ORONO – The University of Maine School of Performing Arts is presenting an on-demand, virtual production of its …
CDC Briefing with Dr. Nirav Shah today
STATEWIDE — Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah says there are few doses of the vaccine to go …
New community police officer in Orono
ORONO — The Orono police chief is moving forward with his goal to build better relationships with the …
Fund for wrongly convicted proposed
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are discussing a bill that would provide compensation for people who have been wrongfully convicted of …
Bishop says Johnson & Johnson vaccine OK for Catholics
STATEWIDE — Maine’s Roman Catholic bishop on Thursday gave the OK for Catholics to receive the Johnson & …
Collins pushes anti-scamming bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was hardly a coincidence, but Thursday was National Slam the Scam Day. It also was …
King wants Biden to back faster broadband
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine Independent Sen. Angus King wants the Biden administration to establish a national standard for high-speed …
New rules for medical pot could increase costs
STATEWIDE — Some local medical marijuana vendors are afraid rule changes will make cannabis more expensive.
National News
Dr. Seuss book sales soar after 6 titles canceled for ‘racist’ imagery
Dr. Seuss’s books seem more popular than ever amid the controversy over a small selection of titles that …
Kentucky bill would make it a crime to insult police officers
A bill advancing out of a Kentucky Senate committee on Thursday would make it a crime to insult or taunt a …
Walter Gretzky, father of NHL star Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82
Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. He was 82.
Breonna Taylor: Prosecutors want trial of detective in shooting held in Louisville
The Kentucky Attorney General’s office asked a judge this week to keep the trial for one of the …
Sean Hannity: Biden administration ‘completely unprepared’ for border crisis
There is a “clear and growing crisis at our southern border”, but President Biden and the mainstream media are “pretending there …
Tucker Carlson: The occupation of Washington and liberals’ deepest fear
The National Guard troops at the Capitol will never leave
Chris Cuomo tweet doubting Florida’s COVID data reemerges amid brother’s scandal
A tweet from last July written by CNN anchor Chris Cuomo that knocked Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis …
Cuomo needs 1 more accuser before he’s done, top NY Dem says
State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said Thursday that another woman would have to come forward with allegations …
This Day in History: March 5
The Boston Massacre takes place; John Belushi dies; and more.
Entertainment
Rachel Lindsay Says She Accepts Chris Harrison’s Apology
UPDATE 1:54 PM PT — Chris’ mea culpa went over well with Rachel …
‘Moonshiners’ Star Lance Waldroup Dead at 30
Lance Waldroup, a famous bootlegger from Discovery’s “Moonshiners,” has died. Lance died Feb. …
Armed Robbery Shooting Outside Celeb Hot Spot Il Pastaio
Celebs might be extra vigilant the next time they go out to eat in Bev Hills … a …
NFL Star Jimmy Graham ‘Unscathed’ After Reported Rollover Car Crash
Jimmy Graham was reportedly involved in a terrifying rollover car crash Thursday morning … but, thankfully, the NFL …
‘Step Up’ Star Terrence Green to be Disciplined for Gun Gesture on Cop
Terrence Green, best known as Rigo on the ‘Step Up’ TV series, really stepped in it — production …
Gov. Cuomo Sued by Woman Claiming She Can’t Visit Husband in Nursing Home
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home controversy just added another layer — a woman claims she can’t see her …
Kevin Garnett’s Group Loses Bid To Buy Timberwolves, ‘F*** ‘Em Doe, Your Loss’
The Big Ticket will not become the Big Owner — Kevin Garnett’s investment group is out of the …
NBA All-Star Game Will Feature Special Court, Eye-Popping Tributes to HBCUs
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game will feature a special court designed to honor historically black colleges and universities …
Kygo Helicopters Piano Up Sunnmore Alps for Concert In Cool Video
Kygo is going all out to perform a virtual concert from the top of a snow-capped mountain in …
Sports News
Walter Gretzky, father of NHL star Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82
Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. He was 82.
Joe Montana shares thoughts on 49ers quarterback situation: ‘They should consider all options’
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, who played 16 seasons in the NFL, led the San …
Seahawks answering calls from teams interested in Russell Wilson: report
Russell Wilson isn’t off the table for interested teams, and reports on Thursday say the Seattle Seahawks have …
Trevor Bauer’s Mets merchandise mix-up almost nixed Dodgers’ deal
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer nearly became a New York Met during last month’s free agency drama …
James, Durant choose their teams for Sunday’s All-Star Game
LeBron James has faced Giannis Antetokounmpo as an opponent in the last three All-Star Games.
Ex-MLS defender Reggie Cannon says he received death threats for protesting during national anthem
Former FC Dallas defender Reggie Cannon opened up about the reaction he got from fans when he and …
Cardinals’ JJ Watt in awe of Pat Tillman upon arrival to team
J.J. Watt, the newest member of the Arizona Cardinals, toured the facility Wednesday and stopped to take a …
Giants release Golden Tate after tumultuous season, clear over $8M in cap space
The New York Giants released veteran wide receiver Golden Tate on Wednesday after two tumultuous seasons.
Heart problems may be rare in pro athletes after COVID-19
Heart inflammation is uncommon in pro athletes who’ve had mostly mild COVID-19 and most don’t need to be …