The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday night blocked New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo from reimposing strict attendance caps at worship services in areas hit hard by the novel coronavirus.
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Testing sewage sample for Coronavirus
BANGOR — As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, water testing technology is also being used to anticipate outbreaks.
Still searching for missing brother after 49 years
BANGOR — A Bangor man has made it a priority to find the remains of his brother, whose …
Actors share lives in new Penobscot Theatre show
BANGOR — Humor, heart and a live Zoom performance — Penobscot Theatre is bringing a unique show to town
Court system backlog being addressed
AUGUSTA (WGME) — There s a major backlog for the state’ s criminal justice system due to the …
New data shows where radon levels are elevated
PORTLAND (WGME) — New data shows elevated radon levels in Maine homes — especially in the southwest part …
Skater rescued after falling through ice
OXFORD (WGME) — An Oxford man is lucky to be alive after falling through the ice Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Hodgdon teen found safe, sheriff’s office says
UPDATE: The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office said at 11 a.m. Hayloe was located safe. Original story below.
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Maine CDC: 675 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Thursday another 675 cases of COVID-19 have been reported …
Buyer announced for Fiberight facility
HAMPDEN — The Coastal Resources of Maine waste facility in Hampden is expected to have a new owner …
National News
California woman says coronavirius infected entire family, killed her father: ‘This was a shock to all of us’
A California woman is pleading with others to remain diligent in protecting themselves and loved ones against the …
Eagles to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni as their new head coach: reports
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly found their new head coach.
Disney World employee alerts police to domestic violence victim: Report
An intuitive Walt Disney World Resort employee realized a Pennsylvania woman who called under the guise of buying …
Parler ‘welcomes’ FBI probe of company policies after House Oversight calls for review of Capitol riot role
Parler said it “welcomes” calls from the House Oversight Committee for a “robust examination” of its policies and said …
KLM cancels long-haul flights, lays off workers after Netherlands’ proposed flight ban
Dutch airline KLM will reportedly cancel its long-haul flights after the government proposed new travel restrictions to slow …
Publishing exec defends plans to publish Sen. Hawley’s book amid industry ‘blacklist’ trend
Regnery Publishing president Thomas Spence says “blacklisting” conservative authors and Trump allies has become common practice in the publishing industry …
Lawmakers single out Parler in call for ‘robust’ FBI probe into Capitol Hill riot
Lawmakers are asking the FBI to investigate the role free speech app Parler – a social media platform …
Ted Cruz rips Senate Dems for pursuing ‘vindictive’ Trump impeachment despite Biden call for unity
Cruz also took aim at a slate of 17 executive orders and actions taken by Biden immediately after …
Nancy Grace: Milan Loncar murder latest tragedy brought about by bail reform
The murder of a recent Temple University graduate in Philadelphia last week is the latest example of the …
Entertainment
Shaq Hired By Sheriff’s Office In GA, The Big Community Relations Director!
The Big Aristotle is now The Big Community Relations Director … Shaquille O’Neal has been hired for the …
Dana White on Conor McGregor, Here’s What Happens If He Loses to Poirier …
Conor McGregor has big plans after UFC 257 — most notably, he badly wants a rematch with lightweight …
Bigfoot Hunting Season Bill Proposed by Oklahoma Lawmaker
Oklahoma’s about to be the hotspot for everyone looking to legally hunt Bigfoot … if a lawmaker there …
Dwayne Haskins Officially Signs With Steelers, Picks Symbolic Jersey Number
New year, new team, new number … new Dwayne Haskins?? The former first …
Take a Load Off Anywhere, Anytime With a Collapsible Seat
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YFN Lucci Requests Bond in Murder Case So He Can Support 4 Kids and His Mom
YFN Lucci’s hoping to get out of lockup to take care of his kids and his mom … …
Fireworks, Katy Perry Light Up Washington After Biden’s Inauguration
Joe Biden ended his first night in the White House soaking in a fireworks show over D.C. … …
NBA’s Enes Kanter Dating John D. Rockefeller’s Great-Granddaughter, Ariana
There’s a new lady in NBA center Enes Kanter’s life … and it’s none other than Ariana Rockefeller, …
Dustin Diamond Has Stage 4 Small Cell Carcinoma, Completes First Round of Chemo
Dustin Diamond has completed his first round of chemo after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer … according …
Sports News
Controversial QB Dwayne Haskins signs reserve/futures contract with Pittsburgh Steelers
Controversial quarterback Dwayne Haskins has found a new home.
Column: NFL continues to pass on hiring new Black coaches
Coaches understand before they sign employment contracts that they are hired to be fired, something that’s particularly true …
Eagles to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni as their new head coach: reports
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly found their new head coach.
Chiefs’ Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice
Patrick Mahomes took the majority of first-team reps in practice Thursday, even though he remains in the NFL’s …
More NBA games called off as contact tracing probes continue
COVID-19 didn’t keep Miami center Bam Adebayo out of any games last season, even though he tested positive …
Tennessee moves quickly, hires UCF’s Danny White as new AD
Tennessee has hired UCF athletic director Danny White as the Volunteers’ new athletic director just three days after …
UNLV drops ‘Hey Reb!’ mascot over perceived Confederate ties
UNLV dropped its mascot “Hey Reb!” but will keep the Rebels moniker, the school announced Tuesday.
Sepp Blatter spent a week in an induced coma, daughter says
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter spent a week in an induced coma after having heart surgery in December, …
Why Nick Saban allegedly jumped to Alabama after NFL stint
Before Nick Saban became the uber-successful college football coach, he had a messy breakup with the Miami Dolphins.