Iran released British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert on Wednesday, in a prisoner exchange for three Iranians, according to reports.
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Local News
Diversity, equity and inclusion officer discusses importance of International Women’s Day
BANGOR — Wednesday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, and the month of March marks International Women’s Month.
Maine sees first female Eagle Scout
STATEWIDE — Many people participate in Boy Scouts, but only some reach the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
Legislators seek to pass a bill to address student achievement gaps
STATEWIDE — A bill currently in committee would allow the commissioner of education to provide extra funding to …
Lawmakers debate pro deer baiting by hunters bill
STATEWIDE — Maine legislators are debating a bill that would allow hunters to set bait for deer.
County sheriffs need more accountability
STATEWIDE — If a sheriff breaks the law, only the governor can remove that person from office. Now a bill …
Gas prices on the rise
STATEWIDE — Gas prices in Maine continue to climb.
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Kennebec County grand jury issues indictments
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec County grand jury has indicted more than 50 people.
Tapping into new tradition: Sugar house holds drive-thru
PALMYRA — Maine Maple Sunday has been a tradition for nearly 40 years that keeps Maine’s maple industry …
Collins working to restore native plants in national parks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine’s Republican senator is working with a Democratic colleague to try to restore native plants in …
National News
Media only turned on ‘LuvGuv’ Andrew Cuomo once Trump left the stage: Seth Barron
The mainstream media is coming around to scrutinizing New York Democratic Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s handling of the …
DHS chief requests volunteers to help at southern border amid ‘overwhelming’ migrant surge
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday asked DHS staff to volunteer to help deal with what he …
Sen. Tim Scott blasts COVID relief bill passed by Senate: ‘If you don’t need help, you shouldn’t get it
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., responded Monday to MSNBC host Joey Reid, who claimed that Scott provides a “patina …
Nevada Democratic Party staff quits after Democratic socialists sweep party leadership positions: report
The entire Nevada Democratic Party staff quit after a left-wing slate of candidates picked up seats in the party’s …
Gov. Cuomo’s book publisher halts ‘active support’ amid NY nursing home investigation: Report
The publisher of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s book on leadership during the coronavirus pandemic said Monday it …
Publisher reportedly halts promotion of Andrew Cuomo’s COVID book, ‘no plans’ for paperback edition
The coronavirus memoir written by Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo might be in as much trouble as …
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry interview ‘upsetting’ to Kate Middleton, Prince William ‘devastated’: royal expert
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey left Prince William “devastated” and will be “upsetting” to …
California Ghost Ship warehouse founder gets nine years in prison in inferno that killed 36
Derick Almena, the master tenant of a San Francisco Bay Area warehouse that caught fire during a music …
Michigan high school classroom rocked by student’s homemade bomb
Michigan state troopers are currently executing a search warrant at a Newaygo County residence as part of the …
Entertainment
President Biden’s Dogs Booted From White House After Biting Incident
President Biden’s dogs just got the old heave-ho from the White House … sounds like they were too …
HBO Max Accidentally Leaks Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’
HBO Max subscribers looking for some family fun were instead treated to an early look at Zack Snyder’s …
Meghan Markle’s Sister Calls Her Narcissist for ‘Lost Her Dad’ Claim to Oprah
Meghan Markle’s sister is furious the Duchess essentially disavowed her family — especially their dad — during the …
UK UFC Star Leon Edwards On Royal Family Racism Claim, ‘Unacceptable’ & ‘Heartbreaking’
“It’s unacceptable, obviously. It’s heartbreaking to hear what [Meghan Markle] went through, what she’s still going through.” …
Dak Prescott Signs Massive $160 Million Contract With Dallas Cowboys
The NFL’s biggest offseason storyline finally has an ending … Dak Prescott has reached a long-term contract agreement …
Breonna Taylor’s BF Has Criminal Charges Dropped Permanently
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, won’t ever have to worry about facing charges over the raid on his …
MLB’s Rheal Cormier Dead At 53 After Cancer Battle, Canadian Baseball Hall Of Famer
Rheal Cormier — a longtime MLB reliever and a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer — died Monday after …
Donald Trump Draws Protestors in First NYC Trip Since Leaving White House
Donald Trump had to know his first trip back to NYC since leaving the White House would be …
Creighton’s Greg McDermott Reinstated After Suspension For ‘Plantation’ Comment
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott is making his return to the bench this week … one game after …
Sports News
Atlantic 10 Conference 2021 women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know and more
The 2021 Atlantic 10 Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
Tom Brady, Bucs making ‘good momentum’ toward contract extension: report
When Tom Brady left the Patriots to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last March, the future Hall of …
Big Ten Conference 2021 women’s basketball tournament
The 2021 Big Ten Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
2021 Mid-American Conference women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know and more
The 2021 Mid-American Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
Dolphins to acquire Isaiah Wilson from Titans after disastrous rookie season: reports
Isaiah Wilson had a rookie season that he’d like to forget as a member of the Tennessee Titans.
Dak Prescott, Cowboys agree to lucrative contract extension
The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott have finally agreed to a long-term deal.
Michael Jordan’s comeback press conference was postponed due to insane gambling story, Antoine Walker says
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s love for gambling was on full display during the “The Last Dance” docuseries, …
Michelle Obama, Mia Hamm among 9 chosen for Women’s HOF
Former first lady Michelle Obama and soccer star Mia Hamm have been chosen for the National Women’s Hall …
Creighton’s McDermott reinstated after ‘plantation’ remark
Creighton announced Monday it has lifted Greg McDermott’s suspension for making racially insensitive remarks to his players after …