Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that he has had a “serious talk” with fellow Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein following last week’s Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
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Local News
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 …
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 …
Maine Agriculture Trades Show 2021
STATEWIDE — The Maine Agriculture Trades Show will go virtual this year and many are seeing this as …
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Maine CDC reports 701 new COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 701 more cases of COVID-19 have been …
Restaurants taking another hit with tournament cancellation
BANGOR — The cancellation of a yearly tradition for sports lovers is causing another revenue loss for Bangor’s …
New app launched for Maine fisherman
STATEWIDE — Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has launched a new online database to help anglers …
National News
NYT’s Krugman mocked for confusing ‘My Country Tis of Thee’ for British anthem at Biden inauguration
Left-wing New York Times columnist Paul Krugman was widely mocked Wednesday after mistaking the playing of the patriotic …
How long will DC remain locked down, National Guard troops stay after Biden inauguration?
Neither Homeland Security nor the FBI, both agencies in charge of spearheading the special security event in Washington, …
Was Bill Clinton ‘nodding off’ at Biden’s inauguration? Twitter users speculate
Twitter users speculated that former President Bill Clinton nodded off during Wednesday’s inaugural ceremony for President Biden.
Celebrities performing and attending the inauguration of President Joe Biden
Lady Gada, Jennifer Lopez, and more partake in the celebration.
Warriors gift ‘Oakland’s own’ Kamala Harris custom jersey signed by Steph Curry
The Golden State Warriors honored “Oakland’s own” Kamala Harris in a video on Wednesday by gifting her with …
Sotomayor mispronounces Kamala Harris’ name – Twitter reacts
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday botched the pronunciation of Kamala Harris’ name during her swearing-in as …
Sen. Marco Rubio: Joe Biden is president, now what
Joe Biden is now our president, a position held by only 44 other Americans in history.
Pelosi says Trump could be ‘accessory to murder’ in connection with Capitol riot
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said former President Donald Trump could be considered an accessory to murder in connection …
Where’s Biden’s Beast? Here’s why the new president doesn’t have a new car
President Joe Biden didn’t get a new car on his first day in office because the ones in …
Entertainment
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 …
Kamala Harris’ Nephew-In-Law Wears Dior Air Jordan 1s To Inauguration
Swag has reached the nation’s capital — with Vice President Kamala Harris’ nephew-in-law rocking the insanely expensive and …
Trump Commutes Sentence of Death Row Records Co-Founder, Snoop Praises the Move
UPDATE 6:26 AM PT — 1/20 — Trump made Snoop a happy Dogg …
Conor McGregor Jr. Adorably Autographs Posters With Dad Ahead Of UFC 257
Conor McGregor Jr. is already learning the ropes of being super famous … joining his papa for an …
Sports News
Warriors gift ‘Oakland’s own’ Kamala Harris custom jersey signed by Steph Curry
The Golden State Warriors honored “Oakland’s own” Kamala Harris in a video on Wednesday by gifting her with …
NFL legend Deion Sanders has boombox from ‘a dear friend’ stolen from his car, but gets it back
NFL legend Deion Sanders posted a video on his Instagram after someone broke into his Ford F-350 and …
Tom Brady or Joe Montana? Jerry Rice says he’d take this QB ‘any day’
NFL legend Jerry Rice is arguably the greatest wide receiver to ever play the game.
NFL should delay AFC Championship game until Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes can play, Colin Cowherd says
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing the possibility that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes won’t be cleared from concussion …
Annika Sorenstam: ‘I don’t second-guess’ accepting Medal of Freedom from President Trump
World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Trump on Jan. …
NHL pulls microchipped ‘tracking’ pucks 6 days into season
The NHL is temporarily ditching microchipped pucks six days into the season after concerns were raised about their …
Woods has 5th back surgery, to miss Torrey Pines and Riviera
Tiger Woods has suffered a setback with his back, disclosing Tuesday that he recently had a fifth surgery …
Thomas to go on training program after anti-gay slur
Justin Thomas intends to go through an individual training program to “become a better person” after he was …
Super Host? Bucs can become 1st to play Super Bowl at home
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a chance to make history at Green Bay on Sunday. If they do, …