The social media platform said it had assessed “what long term action is in the best interest of our Snapchat community” following the riot at the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters on Jan. 6.
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Maine sees 462 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 464 more Mainers have contracted COVID-19 and …
What have we 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.
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
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US strategic bombers fly over Persian Gulf, first show of force under Biden
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Amy Schumer deleted Hilaria Baldwin posts following Spanish heritage scandal: ‘I don’t want to be mean’
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European clubs’ head fears pandemic losses of up to $10BN
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Auschwitz survivors mark Holocaust Remembrance Day online amid pandemic
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Entertainment
UFC’s Ben Askren Says Jake Paul Sucks at Boxing, ‘I’m Gonna Beat Him Up’
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Capitol Police Officers Upset by Chief Apologizing to Congress Before Them
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Getty Heir John Gilbert Getty Died from Fentanyl OD
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Jake Paul Taunts Ben Askren, You’ll Go Viral When I Knock You Out!
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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
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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
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Patrick, Farabee score in third, Flyers beat Devils 5-3
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Minus coaching staff, Vegas loses to Blues 5-4 in shootout
Missing all their coaches, Max Pacioretty and the Vegas Golden Knights still managed to earn a point.
Saad scores twice, Avalanche rout Sharks 7-3
Brandon Saad scored twice, one in a three-goal flurry at the end of the first period, and the …
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European clubs’ head fears pandemic losses of up to $10BN
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BREAKING DOWN THE EARLY SUPER BOWL ODDS
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