More than 30 House Democrats on Wednesday requested an immediate investigation into “suspicious behavior” and access that was allegedly given to visitors at the U.S. Capitol the day before the riot.
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Local News
What have learned about COVID-19 in the last year?
BANGOR — It’s been almost one year since the first COVID-19 case appeared in the United States.
Maine Department of Marine Resources host virtual scallop meeting
STATEWIDE – Officials from the Maine Department of Marine Resources held a virtual meeting with the public.
Entrepreneurs compete virtually in Big Gig Pitch-Off
STATEWIDE – Three entrepreneurs from across the state battled it out virtually in the Big Gig Pitch-Off to …
Bangor police respond to a car in building crash
BANGOR- Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into the side of a building.
Flu cases decrease with mask wearing
BANGOR – The flu generally spreads rapidly throughout the winter months, but that virus is not as common …
Free college planning classes offered
STATEWIDE – Free college planning sessions are being offered by the Maine Educational Opportunity Center to help guide …
Man who escaped from police captured
CLINTON — A Clinton man is in custody after leading police on a foot chase that left one officer …
Maine soldiers reflect on serving in D.C. during inauguration
BANGOR – More than 200 Maine soldiers were sent to Washington, D.C. to provide security in the days …
Maine Senate majority leader steps back
AUGUSTA — Maine Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby of Lewiston announced Monday he plans to step down from …
National News
Sen. Tom Cotton: Our National Guard’s Capitol mission is complete – it’s time to send home the troops
With the inauguration complete and threats receding, now it’s time, yes, to send home the troops.
Sen. Patrick Leahy, set to preside over impeachment trial, released from hospital after health scare
Sen. Patrick Leahy, who will preside over former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, was released from the hospital on Tuesday …
Storm system to bring more snow, rain to Eastern US, while California faces heavy precipitation
The system that brought heavy snow to the Midwest and severe storms to the Southeast is still bringing light to …
Amb. Gilad Erdan: On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the world must apply ‘Never Again’ to Iran
On this symbolic day, we have an obligation to examine more closely the global events that led to …
BREAKING DOWN THE EARLY SUPER BOWL ODDS
Super Bowl LV might be better billed as the Greatest of All Time versus his heir apparent because all …
McDaniel says RNC ‘pushing back’ against Biden’s ‘extreme policies’
EXCLUSIVE – With Democrats in control of the White House and holding fragile majorities in the Senate and House …
California man arrested for allegedly threatening relatives of Democratic rep, journalist
A man was arrested in Northern California Tuesday for allegedly threatening the families of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’, D-N.Y., …
NASA astronauts conduct first spacewalk of 2021
The two astronauts arrived in November aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience.
Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava in new eruption
Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted Wednesday with a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,600 meters …
Entertainment
UFC’s Ben Askren Says Jake Paul Sucks at Boxing, ‘I’m Gonna Beat Him Up’
UPDATE 10:10 AM PT — Ben Askren says it was an EASY decision …
Dems in Palm Beach County Fear the ‘Trump Effect’
Donald Trump moving to Mar-a-Lago has become worrisome, especially for Dems in the county, who say they fear …
Capitol Police Officers Upset by Chief Apologizing to Congress Before Them
Capitol Police officers are furious with their Police Chief for apologizing to lawmakers for the Capitol riots … …
Getty Heir John Gilbert Getty Died from Fentanyl OD
John Gilbert Getty — one of the heirs to the Getty fortune — died from complications related to …
Jake Paul Taunts Ben Askren, You’ll Go Viral When I Knock You Out!
“After I knock out Ben Askren and add him to the meme collection, what could someone say after …
Guess Who This Swift Sweetie Turned Into!
Before this Swiftie superfan was cruising to the top of the music charts, she was just another darling …
NBA TV’s Sekou Smith Dead at 48 After COVID Battle
Longtime NBA reporter Sekou Smith — a staple on NBA TV — has died after battling COVID. He …
Amanda Gorman Reveals What Michelle Obama Whispered to Barack at Inauguration
We’re getting some behind-the-scenes from President Biden’s Inauguration courtesy of Amanda Gorman … who got some scoop on …
Florida Cop Slams Female Student to Ground, Knocks Her Out
A violent video of a cop slamming a female student to the ground and seemingly knocking her unconscious …
Sports News
BREAKING DOWN THE EARLY SUPER BOWL ODDS
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Baseball gathers behind home plate to honor Hammerin’ Hank
Brian Snitker choked back tears as he remembered Hank Aaron’s affection for those who didn’t possess his unparalleled …
Phillies, J.T. Realmuto agree on $115.5 million deal
The Philadelphia Phillies and two-time All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed on a $115.5 million, five-year contract, two people …
FOX Super 6 can win you $25,000 on the NBA’s Wednesday night
Possible Finals preview looms as the Lakers head to Philadelphia to face East-leading 76ers
Chiefs coach Reid’s patience in struggling players pays off
Mecole Hardman trudged to the sideline as the Bills trotted onto the field, then slumped onto the bench …
Sekou Smith, beloved NBA analyst and reporter, dead at 48
Beloved NBA reporter and television analyst Sekou Smith died Tuesday, the league announced. He was 48.
NCAA, Power Five play defense with Dems controlling Congress
The NCAA, the Power Five conferences, and their $2 million platoon of lobbyists had a pretty good year …
Barry Bonds falls short of Hall of Fame nod, again
Barry Bonds, MLB’s all-time home run king, failed to make it into the National Baseball Hall of Fame again …
Michael Jordan’s ‘Catch 23’ wins sailfish tournament title in Florida
NBA icon Michael Jordan won six championships while starring for the Chicago Bulls over his illustrious career. Now, …