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Lawmakers contemplating lifetime term limits
AUGUSTA — In 1993, Maine voters approved setting term limits for the state legislators. Now, nearly three decades later, …
Bill to require reporting recorded crimes hits snag
AUGUSTA — A proposed law to make it a crime to record a crime without alerting law enforcement hit …
Golden proposes lobbying ban for members of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Should members of Congress be banned from lobbying jobs after they return to private life?
King co-sponsors restaurant relief bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Restaurants suffering lost business due to the pandemic could be eligible for more federal grant money.
Maine forest industry focus of April summit
STATEWIDE — Maine’s Forest Opportunity Roadmap — also known as FOR/Maine — is leading the way in the production …
Smaller, work-release facility set for Machiasport
MACHIASPORT (AP) — A new, smaller work-release facility is being built at the site of a prison that …
Collins calls for rethinking of border restrictions
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Republican Sen. Susan Collins wants the Biden administration to reconsider United States-Canada border restrictions that …
Updated
Maine CDC reports 128 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Monday that 128 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Rep. Jared Golden opposes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package
WASHINGTON, DC — Maine’s 2nd Congressional District Rep. Jared Golden was one of two House Democrats to vote …
National News
Pope Francis’ planned Iraq trip sparks security, health fears
On Friday, Pope Francis heads to a country where ISIS tried its best to wipe Christians out altogether …
University of Texas alumni threaten to no longer donate amid controversy surrounding school song, emails show
The University of Texas has one of the most historic football programs in the United States.
Andrew Cuomo accuser lashes out at ‘predatory’ Gov over his supposed apology
One of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s sex-harassment accusers Monday ripped him for trying to explain away his past actions as just “jokes’’ — …
Hawks fire Pierce as coach following disappointing start
Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce was fired on Monday following a disappointing start to a season of heightened …
Trainer banned from British races over photo on dead horse
The image of Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott seemingly posing for a photo while sitting on a dead …
Emirates starts empty seat booking option for people who want ‘privacy and space’
If socially-distanced air travel is important to you, Emirates is letting its customers book empty seats that are …
Russia’s Boris Nemtsov – ‘the best president Russia never had’
In Moscow, thousands honored Boris Nemtsov – the most prominent Russian opposition leader –who was gunned down a …
Cold Stone Creamery announces Lucky Charms flavor just in time for St Patrick’s Day
Luck is delicious.
Major Cuomo donors won’t stand up for governor amid sexual harassment scandal
Many major donors to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo are staying quiet amid sexual harassment allegations by former …
Entertainment
Amazon Changes New App Icon After Hitler Mustache Comparisons
Amazon’s done some much-needed trimming to its new app icon after users noticed it looked a lot like …
Rooster Kills Man During Illegal Cockfight in India, Slashed Owner In Groin
A rooster with a 3 INCH BLADE strapped to its leg slashed its owner to death during an …
Angelina Jolie’s Painting by Winston Churchill Sold for $11.5M
Angelina Jolie has parted ways with a very unique painting by one Sir Winston Churchill … fetching her …
LeBron James Selling Massive Brentwood Mansion for $20 Mil
Wanna live like a King? You can buy the enormous Brentwood mansion LeBron James called home … if …
Lamar Odom Rips Ex-Fiancee Sabrina Parr, She Used Me For Clout
Lamar Odom just went scorched earth on his ex … blasting Sabrina Parr as “deceitful” and accusing her …
‘I-5 Strangler’ Roger Kibbe Found Dead In Prison at 81
Roger Reece Kibbe — one of America’s most notorious serial killers — was found dead in the prison …
Ellen DeGeneres Unloading Bev Hills Mansion Purchased From Adam Levine
Ellen DeGeneres buy-eth, and Ellen DeGeneres sell-eth … the daytime talk show host’s latest purchase is back on …
T.I. Sued for Defamation by Woman Who Claims He Put Gun to Her Head
The woman alleging T.I. put a gun to her head and threatened to kill her is now claims …
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Sports News
University of Texas alumni threaten to no longer donate amid controversy surrounding school song, emails show
The University of Texas has one of the most historic football programs in the United States.
Hawks fire Pierce as coach following disappointing start
Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce was fired on Monday following a disappointing start to a season of heightened …
Trainer banned from British races over photo on dead horse
The image of Grand National-winning trainer Gordon Elliott seemingly posing for a photo while sitting on a dead …
Chiefs expect Mahomes by summer; Fisher, Schwartz by fall
The Kansas City Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to be ready for offseason workouts following surgery on his toe, …
Mets to honor Seaver with 41 patch on jerseys this season
The New York Mets will honor the late Tom Seaver by wearing a “41” patch on their home …
Home of NFL’s Detroit Lions hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The domed home of the Detroit Lions on Monday welcomed educators and school staff from southeast Michigan for …
Aggies reach best-ever ranking of No. 2 in women’s AP Top 25
Texas A&M moved up to No. 2, its highest ranking ever in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll, …
Efrain Álvarez left off US Olympic soccer training roster
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Álvarez was left off the United States 31-man training roster ahead of Olympic qualifying …
Federer out of Miami Open; will train to ‘work his way back’
Roger Federer is withdrawing from this month’s Miami Open so he can spend extra time preparing to “work …