A Portland protester was outed by his own grandmother after she identified him by the protective vest he wore and that could be seen in video footage — a vest she bought him, according to reports.
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Local News
UMaine System awarded planning grant
STATEWIDE — The University of Maine System has been awarded a $ 297,000 grant to support the creation …
Capitol police chief under fire
AUGUSTA — Democratic lawmakers are calling for the Maine Capitol Police chief to be placed on administrative leave while …
Pittsfield man facing drug charges
EAST MILLINOCKET — A routine traffic stop ended with a Pittsfield man facing drug charges.
Downtown Bangor Christmas tree comes down
BANGOR — The holiday season came to an end Wednesday morning in downtown Bangor.
Remembering Hannibal Hamlin
BANGOR — As Wednesday marked one of the most historic moments in American history, a local man who …
Boy, 6, starts backyard farm
MECHANIC FALLS (WGME) — A 6-year-old-boy is making the best of this pandemic. Luke Coolidge has started his …
More than $18 million headed to farmers, food producers
STATEWIDE — Maine farmers and food producers are seeing a much-needed influx of funding thanks to the CARES …
State of civil emergency extended
AUGUSTA — Maine’s state of civil emergency will continue as the state fights COVID-19.
COVID-19 causes bus driver shortage
BANGOR — Confirmed cases of COVID-19 among bus drivers forced the Bangor School Department superintendent to shift students to …
National News
Biden to reengage with WHO after Trump cut ties over COVID and China
President Biden on Thursday will move to re-engage with the World Health Organization — reversing President Donald Trump’s …
Capitol aftermath: Joseph Biggs, self-described Proud Boys ‘organizer,’ charged and arrested in Florida
A purported Proud Boys organizer was arrested in Florida Wednesday in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at …
NJ felon accused of stabbing man to death at campground — was arrested after 4 weeks on the lam
A New Jersey man accused of murdering a man at a campground was captured after a nearly four-week …
States report COVID-19 vaccine shortages and cancel appointments
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting …
Texas border patrol stations see 193% increase in illegal border crossings since last year
Illegal border crossings in the Del Rio Sector of Texas since October have increased roughly 193% over the …
Football great Brian Urlacher’s brother pardoned by Trump
The brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has been pardoned of federal charges that …
Davante Adams, Jalen Ramsey sideline confrontation ahead Packers-Rams game caught on mics
Things got testy between Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams and Los Angeles Rams’ Jalen Ramsey before Saturday’s divisional …
Biden’s inaugural address was ‘heartfelt appeal for unity’: Karl Rove
Fox News contributor Karl Rove said Wednesday, President Joe Biden’s inaugural address was a “heartfelt appeal for unity.” …
Couple accused of filming public sex at Myrtle Beach attractions
They fell short of the Mile-High Club.
Entertainment
Trump Supporters Show Up in Singles at State Capitols to Protest
Donald Trump is no longer president, but his supporters still turned up at state capitols across the country …
Jake Paul Announces Next Boxing Match, See You April 10!
Jake Paul is officially getting back in the ring … and his opponent is none other than … …
Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets COVID-19 Vaccine at Dodger Stadium
Arnold Schwarzenegger just got the shot needed ’round the world — and he was happy to play up …
A Weighted Blanket Will Leave You Fast Asleep in No Time
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Alice Marie Johnson Says Helping Others Get Pardons Better Than Her Release
Alice Marie Johnson’s paying it forward by helping prisoners gain their freedom, and Snoop Dogg’s witnessed her commitment …
Amanda Bynes Gets Into Rap Game with ‘Diamonds’ Track
Amanda Bynes is now in the rap game … or so it seems, after she dropped a snippet …
NBA’s Hassan Whiteside Clowns Jabari Parker’s Ride, ‘Cat In The Hat?!’
“Boy is getting out of this Dr. Seuss, Monopoly-ass car!” Hassan Whiteside went …
‘Bachelorette’ Clare Crawley and Dale Moss Split, He Confirms Break-Up
UPDATE 2:49 PM PT — Dale just posted his statement … before Clare. …
Joe Exotic ‘Disappointed’ to Not Get Long-Awaited Pardon from President Trump
The Tiger King is not free to run wild again … President Trump snubbed Joe Exotic’s request to …
Sports News
Ryan makes Red Wings history in 3-2 OT win over Blue Jackets
Tyler Bertuzzi scored 15 seconds into overtime and Bobby Ryan became the first player to score four times …
Hughes has 3 points in 2nd period as Devils beat Rangers 4-3
Jack Hughes had two goals and an assist in New Jersey’s three-goal second period, Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 47 …
Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75
Alabama coach Nate Oats was concerned his team might lose its sense of urgency when it took the …
Jokic scores 27 in 3 quarters, Nuggets rout Thunder 119-101
Nikola Jokic was split in his opinion over which play stood out more.
Football great Brian Urlacher’s brother pardoned by Trump
The brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher has been pardoned of federal charges that …
Davante Adams, Jalen Ramsey sideline confrontation ahead Packers-Rams game caught on mics
Things got testy between Green Bay Packers’ Davante Adams and Los Angeles Rams’ Jalen Ramsey before Saturday’s divisional …
ESPN star rips Craig Carton over Jared Porter criticism: ‘Irresponsible garbage’
It’s ESPN against WFAN again, only instead of Michael Kay and Mike Francesa doing battle, it’s baseball insider …
Deshaun Watson should get to Jets ‘as quickly as possible,’ NFL star says
One of Robert Saleh’s former defensive stars is advocating for Deshaun Watson to find his way to the Jets.
Lions agree to terms with Saints’ Dan Campbell to be coach
The Detroit Lions have landed the coach they coveted from the start of their search, agreeing to terms …