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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
Pope visits Iraq’s war-ravaged north on last day of tour
Pope Francis arrived in northern Iraq on Sunday, where he planned to pray in the ruins of churches …
Andrew Cuomo’s accusers: Women who’ve made sexual harassment claims against NY governor
A succession of women have come forward to accuse New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment since …
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 …
Meghan Markle accused of wearing Saudi leader’s ‘blood money’ earrings after Khashoggi death
Meghan Markle has been accused of wearing “blood money” earrings gifted by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin …
Cuomo staffers ‘fearful to speak’ because of Dem’s ‘rage & vindictiveness,’ WaPo reporter claims
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “rage & vindictiveness” have made former staffers “fearful to speak” about him as …
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 …
What is NASA’s Super Guppy plane?
NASA’s Super Guppy is an aircraft built specifically to ferry large cargo.
Entertainment
Carey Mulligan — Good Genes Or Good Docs?!
Carey Mulligan’s good looks were meant to be seen! Here is a 23-year-old …
Aljamain Sterling Wins UFC Title After Eating Brutal Illegal Knee To Head
Aljamain Sterling just won the UFC featherweight title after Petr Yan was DQ’d for blasting Funkmaster with an …
Jack Dorsey Trying to Sell 1st Tweet as NFT, Highest Bid at $2.5M
Jack Dorsey is hawking the very first tweet ever — being his, of course — to anybody who …
Idaho’s #BurnTheMask Rally Sees Kids Tossing Face Masks Into Fire
Idaho is attempting to pass legislation that would make it illegal for government entities to enforce mask mandates …
CA Bill Would Ban Boy/Girl Clothes & Toy Sections in Department Stores
A bill being proposed in California would make it illegal to advertise certain sections of retail stores as …
First Pics from Nicolas Cage’s 5th Marriage, to 26-Year-Old in Las Vegas
UPDATE 7:15 PM PT — We just got the first pics from Nicolas …
Pepe Le Pew Called Out for Perpetuating Rape Culture in NYT Op-Ed
On the heels of Dr. Seuss being muzzled for racist depictions in a few books, another beloved childhood …
Kanye’s Yeezy 450 In Cloud White Shoes Sell Out in Under a Minute
Kanye West has still got the Midas touch when it comes to kicks, because his new offering from …
Beyonce Pays Tribute to 13-Year-Old Lyric Who Died from Brain Cancer
Beyoncé paid homage to one of her fans who tragically died Friday after a 2-year battle with brain …
Sports News
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 …
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 …
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 …
Missouri Valley Conference quarterfinal between Northern Iowa and Drake canceled
The Missouri Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinal between Northern Iowa and Drake was canceled Friday night because of a …