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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Local News
New Vineyard house fire leaves one dead
NEW VINEYARD – – A house fire claimed the life of a 51-year-old man in New Vineyard.
Restaurant opens amidst pandemic
BREWER — Many businesses have suffered or even closed during the pandemic. However, that didn’t stop a group …
RSU 22 moms create a petition to get kids back in school
HAMPDEN — Students at a local school district could see changes this fall.
Appropriations Committee OKs $125 million supplemental budget
AUGUSTA — The legislature’s Appropriations Committee on Thursday night approved the nearly $125 million supplemental budget.
Exeter drug bust yields 4 arrests
EXETER — Four people were arrested in Exeter Thursday after allegedly selling crack cocaine and fentanyl to undercover drug …
COVID-19 cases rise at Penobscot County Jail
BANGOR — There are more cases of COVID-19 at the Penobscot County Jail.
St. Joseph Hospital drive-thru recruitment event coming up
BANGOR – – Looking for a job? St. Joseph Hospital might be the place you want to visit.
Acts of Kindness program expanded
HOLDEN – – If Holden police pull you over, you just might get more than you expected.
Updated
New unemployment claims drop below 2,000
STATEWIDE — New claims for state unemployment insurance in Maine have dipped below 2,000 for the first time in …
National News
‘Bachelorette’ star Rachel Lindsay returns to Instagram after disabling account due to Chris Harrison’s drama
Rachel Lindsay has returned to Instagram.
New Mexico teen catches possibly record breaking fish, releases it before getting official weight
Age doesn’t beat experience.
Florida men arrested after shooting at car on I-4, crashing in high-speed chase caught on video, deputies say
Two Florida men have been arrested after shooting at a car on Interstate 4 and leading deputies on a …
Meghan Markle yelled at staff for minor infractions, hyper-specific demands: report
Sources claim that Meghan Markle would fly off the handle at minor infractions.
Trump expected to make first visit to NYC since leaving office
Former President Donald Trump is expected to make his first trip to New York City since leaving office in …
Air France passenger forces plane to make emergency landing after acting aggressive, pounding on cockpit door
Misbehavior won’t be tolerated on planes.
COVID-19 pill effective in preliminary testing may be ‘holy grail’ of pandemic, Dr. Marc Siegel says
A new possible medication to treat coronavirus-positive patients could be enough to turn the pandemic on its head, …
Callista and Newt Gingrich: America needs Dr. Seuss – and our children deserve him
Learning to read is one of the first opportunities children have to develop their minds, learn about the world, and become happy, …
Alex Trebek’s daughter pays tribute to the anniversary of the ‘Jeopardy!’ host’s cancer announcement
In an Instagram post, Alex Trebek’s daughter Nicky reflected on the pancreatic cancer announcement he made to “Jeopardy!” …
Entertainment
UFC Fighter Calls Opponent ‘Woman Beater’ During Fight
UFC fighter Tim Elliott was multi-tasking Saturday night as he pounded away at his opponent, accusing him of …
Meghan Markle Reportedly Kind to Kate Middleton in Oprah Interview
Meghan Markle is taking off the gloves in her highly-anticipated/feared interview with Oprah, but she reportedly is nothing …
Video of Cops Saving Dog That Fell Into Icy Waters
This is a Ted Lasso-type feel-good moment, as 2 cops saved a dog that fell in icy waters. …
‘Nomadland’ sound mixer Michael Wolf Snyder dies by suicide at 35
The sound mixer from the award-winning movie, “Nomadland,” has died after taking his own life … and his …
Body Cam Video of Fresno Man Killed By Officers Using Compression Chokehold
The Fresno Police Dept. was ordered to release body cam video that graphically shows yet another chokehold-related homicide …
Rush Limbaugh’s Death Certificate Says ‘Greatest Radio Host of All Time’
Rush Limbaugh is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to radio hosts, and if you don’t believe that … …
Tessica Brown Imposter Shut Down by GoFundMe After Fake Hospital Bill
Tessica Brown tried getting out of another sticky situation by crowdfunding … or at least that’s what an …
Jeff George Jr. ‘Willing To Put Life On The Line’ To Follow In Dad’s NFL Footsteps
Jeff George Jr. says he’s so hellbent on following in his famous dad’s NFL footsteps … he’s straight-up …
Boxing Star David Benavidez’s Gunning For Canelo Alvarez Fight, ‘I’ll Knock Him Out!’
“I’ll knock [Canelo] out! I’ll stop him! It takes a lot of balls to say that but the …
Sports News
Win $1,000 on Wisconsin/Iowa with FOX Super 6
Top 25 teams clash Sunday on final day of Big Ten regular season
Carlo released from hospital; Wilson suspended 7 games
Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo was released from the hospital Saturday after spending the night following a head …
Jan Blachowicz retains title with unanimous victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 259
Jan Blachowicz defeated Israel Adesanya via unanimous to retain the light heavyweight title at UFC 259 and handed …
2021 MEAC men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Mid Eastern Athletic men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
2021 MEAC women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Mid Eastern Athletic women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
Penguins under fire for photoshopping masks on to fans in social media photo
The Pittsburgh Penguins came under fire this week after posting a photo on social media that photoshopped masks …
Georgia Tech beats back upset-minded Clemson in ACC quarters
Kierra Fletcher scored 21 points and Lorela Cubaj scored 12 with 18 rebounds and No. 3 seed Georgia …
Kurashev scores in shootout, Blackhawks beat Lightning 4-3
Philipp Kurashev scored the only goal in a shootout and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Cunane, No. 3 NC State top Virginia Tech 68-55 in ACCs
Elissa Cunane didn’t play in either of third-ranked North Carolina State’s matchups with Virginia Tech, including one the …