San Francisco’s surge in coronavirus cases has placed the city back in the state’s most restrictive “purple tier,” signaling a new round of restrictions to begin Monday, Mayor London Breed announced on Twitter.
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Local News
Municipal Review Committee announces new buyer of Fiberight facility
HAMPDEN- The Coastal Resources of Maine waste facility in Hampden is going to have a new owner very …
Bangor School Board discusses superintendent search
BANGOR- The Bangor School Committee revealed a time-line for when they expect to hire a new school superintendent.
UMaine students create resource for school teachers
ORONO – Students in the University of Maine’s outdoor leadership program are helping kindergarten to twelfth grade educators.
Preventing the spread of misinformation
BANGOR – Misinformation is a word that has been circulating a lot lately. But, what exactly is it, …
‘A unifying day for America’: Maine senators react to Biden’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s a new era in Washington, D.C., as Joe Biden was sworn in as the …
Waldo County Bounty finding ways to make sure people don’t go hungry
WALDO COUNTY — A campaign to fight food insecurity during the pandemic may be changing the food delivery …
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.
National News
Sen. Tom Cotton: Xavier Becerra nomination – here’s why Senate should reject culture warrior for HHS post
Joe Biden campaigned on pledges to unite the country and defeat the pandemic. But his nominee to be secretary …
Biden-Harris inauguration: 5 key moments
The deadly violence at the U.S. Capitol just two weeks earlier loomed large over President Biden’s inauguration, where …
Justin Thomas to enter ‘training program’ after homophobic slur, finds support from Rory McIlroy
Golf star Justin Thomas said Wednesday he will enter a training program amid the fallout from muttering a …
Obama, Bush and Clinton say inauguration highlights ‘institutional integrity’ of USA, ask for national unity
Former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush in a video released by the inaugural committee …
Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill explains shoving assistant coach during playoff game
Tyreek Hill raised eyebrows Sunday when he was seen shoving assistant coach Greg Lewis during the Kansas City …
Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton puts up 42 points, spoils Nets’ big-three debut
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton was the toast of the town — at least for one night.
Magic’s Cole Anthony hits off-balance game-winner vs. Timberwolves
Orlando Magic rookie Cole Anthony played the hero Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Kellyanne Conway, Piers Morgan spar over Trump WH coronavirus handling in contentious interview
“Good Morning Britain” host Piers Morgan welcomed former White House counsel Kellyanne Conway as a guest Thursday morning — …
First 100 days of Biden, Obama, Clinton: Escalating spending to address economic challenge
The first 100 days of a two-term presidency mark about 3% of the eight-year span, but since President Franklin …
Entertainment
Joe Exotic ‘Disappointed’ to Not Get Pardon, Carole Baskin Thankful
UPDATE 11:14 AM PT — Carole Baskin tells TMZ … she’s thankful Joe …
Kodak Black’s Legal Woes are Not Over Despite Trump’s Commutation
Kodak Black is getting out of federal prison thanks to Donald Trump, but prosecutors in South Carolina are …
Kylie and Kendall Jenner’s Vacation Villa’s a Mexican Paradise
Kylie and Kendall Jenner are living like queens south of the border … soaking up the sun in …
Justin Fields Praises Urban Meyer, He’ll Kill It In Jacksonville!
Justin Fields might not have played for Urban Meyer at Ohio State … but the ex-Buckeyes star says …
Guess Who This Pigtail Kid Turned Into!
Before this pigtail pipsqueak was making audiences and readers laugh with her witty commentary, she was just another …
Village People, Laura Branigan Mgr. Disavow Trump’s Use of ‘YMCA,’ ‘Gloria’
UPDATE 2:43 PM PT — Laura Branigan’s legacy manager is piling on with …
‘Celebrating America’ Virtual Concert Livens Up Biden’s Inauguration
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are ready to kick back with their fellow Americans after getting sworn in …
President Joe Biden Says He’ll Fire His Staff if They’re Disrespectful to Colleagues
UPDATE 3:50 PM PT — Biden’s laying down the law right off the …
Philip Rivers Retires After 17 Seasons, Shawne Merriman Says QB Is Hall Of Famer
UPDATE 12:56 PM PT — Shawne Merriman says now that the Rivers ride …
Sports News
Justin Thomas to enter ‘training program’ after homophobic slur, finds support from Rory McIlroy
Golf star Justin Thomas said Wednesday he will enter a training program amid the fallout from muttering a …
Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill explains shoving assistant coach during playoff game
Tyreek Hill raised eyebrows Sunday when he was seen shoving assistant coach Greg Lewis during the Kansas City …
Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton puts up 42 points, spoils Nets’ big-three debut
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton was the toast of the town — at least for one night.
Magic’s Cole Anthony hits off-balance game-winner vs. Timberwolves
Orlando Magic rookie Cole Anthony played the hero Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Horvat’s shootout goal sends Canucks past Canadiens 6-5
Bo Horvat scored the shootout winner and the Vancouver Canucks overcame Tyler Toffoli’s hat trick to beat the …
Former IOC VP Pound says fans optional for Tokyo Olympics
Former IOC vice president Dick Pound says the Tokyo Olympics could go ahead without fans. And he predicted …
Eriksson Ek helps Wild cap road trip with 3-2 win over Ducks
Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and an assist, including the game-winning score early in the third period, …
Australian PM rebuffs Cricket Australia over Jan 26 plans
Cricket Australia has run afoul of the country’s prime minister for refusing to refer to the national holiday …
Draisaitl breaks 3rd-period tie, Oilers beat Maple Leafs 3-1
Leon Draisaitl broke a tie on a power play midway through the third period in the Edmonton Oilers’ …