U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will travel to two Texas border towns Thursday, according to reports.
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Husson University celebrates Earth Day
BANGOR — Students and faculty at Husson University took action Thursday to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth …
New details in Gorham toddler’s death
GORHAM (WGME) — New details have come to light about the death of a 3-year-old boy who died …
Bill would give lawmakers minimum wage
AUGUSTA — They make the laws in Maine but make less than the state’s minimum wage.
Maine gets mixed grades for air quality
STATEWIDE — The 22nd annual State of the Air report card from the American Lung Association gave Maine …
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Maine CDC reports 403 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Thursday that 403 new cases of COVID-19 cases have been …
Lawmakers want to prohibit firearms at all voting places
STATEWIDE — Lawmakers are working on a bill that will allow municipalities to prohibit firearms at all polling …
Bangor transit hub construction to begin in the summer
BANGOR — City councilors are taking the next step in building a new transit hub in Pickering Square.
Restitutions being held for some Mainers
STATEWIDE — Crime victims in Maine may have money waiting for them in restitutions.
Online Stephen King film festival starts Friday
BANGOR — For the first time, a number of film adaptations of Stephen King’s short stories will be …
National News
Colorado grocery store gunman charged with another 43 counts of attempted murder, weapons and assault charges
The Colorado man who fatally shot 10 people at a Boulder grocery store on March 22 faces an additional 43 …
Biden administration cozies up to controversial UN agency for Palestinian refugees
The U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has continuously faced accusations of teaching hatred and incitement in its school …
Senate Dems block amendment defunding universities that discriminate against Asian Americans
Senate Democrats blocked an amendment to the new COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that would have barred universities that discriminate against …
Americans are eating lots of unhealthy food – except at school, study finds
Schools throughout America serve more nutrient-rich foods than restaurants, according to researchers at Tufts University.
North Carolina sheriff waiting to release body cam video of deputy shooting of Black man despite protests
A day after the fatal shooting of a Black man by a sheriff’s deputy serving a warrant in …
Mourners remember Daunte Wright as proud father who ‘was loved by so many’ as activists call for justice
Community activists and loved ones gathered in Minnesota to say their final goodbyes to Daunte Wright on Thursday, 11 …
Cardi B slams Rep. Glenn Grothman over ‘WAP’ music video complaints
The Republican congressman called the performance “inconsistent with basic decency.”
Canadian politician apologizes for taking nude photo of fellow lawmaker on Zoom
A member of the Canadian parliament is apologizing after taking a photo of a fellow lawmaker, who was briefly caught …
Long Island college student doused with acid in horrific assault
A 21-year-old Long Island woman was assaulted by a suspect who doused her with acid on her own …
Entertainment
Man Bowls Perfect Game Using Ball Filled With Late Father’s Ashes
This is going to hit you right in the feels. A man in …
UFC’s Kamaru Usman Reveals Horrifying 2020 COVID Battle, Hospitalized
UFC superstar Kamaru Usman was hit so hard by COVID following his July 2020 fight with Jorge Masvidal, …
You Don’t Need AirPods for Top-Notch, Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
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Cardi B Rips U.S. Rep For Complaining About ‘WAP’ Grammy Performance
Cardi B is indignant over what just went down on the House floor … after U.S. Rep. Glenn …
Daunte Wright Funeral: Al Sharpton Eulogy, Ben Crump & Family to Speak
Daunte Wright’s loved ones will gather at his funeral to remember the 20-year-old father who was killed by …
NFL’s Geno Hayes In Hospice Care at 33, ‘Fighting For His Life’
Ex-NFL linebacker Geno Hayes — who’s only 33 — is in hospice care in Georgia stemming from liver …
Tony Romo Sinks Epic Golf Shot At Pro Tourney, 30-Foot Eagle Chip-In!
He’s gonna like this one, Jim!!! Tony Romo transitioned back into athlete mode …
Michigan Cop Punches Black Man in the Face Repeatedly During Arrest
A Grand Rapids cop punched a Black man in the face at least 6 times during his arrest …
Melissa Rivers Hurt ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Doesn’t Admit Joan Rivers Inspiration
Melissa Rivers says she feels violated and hurt the folks behind “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won’t cop to …
Sports News
Paul, Booker lead Suns past undermanned 76ers, 116-113
Chris Paul scored 28 points, Devin Booker had 19 and Mikal Bridges 18 to lead the Phoenix Suns …
Raptors ride strong 3rd quarter to 114-103 win over Nets
Pascal Siakam had 27 points and nine rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors seized …
Top quarterback prospect told NFL teams he’s managing epilepsy
Justin Fields is one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft class, but general managers …
Narvaez, Peterson homer, Brewers win 4-2 to sweep Padres
Omar Narvaez hit a two-run homer and Jace Peterson added a solo shot for the Milwaukee Brewers, who …
A’s extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th
The Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to 11, rallying from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins …
LeBron James addresses now-deleted tweet: ‘I’m so damn tired of seeing Black people killed by police’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James addressed the backlash he is facing in a now-deleted tweet when he …
OJ Simpson hits LeBron James for Ohio cop tweet, slams media for portraying ‘edited versions’ of story
O.J. Simpson took to social media Thursday to address the controversy surrounding NBA star LeBron James for his …
García’s 3-run homer in 8th sends Rangers past Angels 7-4
Adolis García hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a …
Scherzer’s 9 K’s, Avila RBI double lift Nats past Cards 1-0
Max Scherzer struck out nine in six innings to move up to No. 21 on the career Ks …