Two off-duty police officers from Virginia who were photographed in front of a statue inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 were arrested and later released on $15,000 bonds Wednesday.
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Sheriff thanks 8-year-old for good deed
CARMEL — Yes, good things do happen to nice people.
Free state park access proposed for Gold Star families
AUGUSTA — A proposed bill before state lawmakers would give Gold Star families free access to state parks.
Man injured in Pittsfield fire
PITTSFIELD — One person was injured in an early morning fire Friday on North Main Street, according to …
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Investigators say Camden fire victim was teenaged boy
BANGOR — A fire investigator said Thursday’s early morning fatal fire claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy.
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Investigators say deadly Lincoln fire was accidental
LINCOLN — The fire that killed a 7-old girl on Monday was accidental, according to an official with …
Birch syrup on the rise
BANGOR — Maine has a strong reputation for selling maple syrup. Could birch syrup be next?
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Maine CDC reports 178 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Friday that 178 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Contractors in Maine could voluntarily get licensed if bill passes
STATEWIDE — Currently, contractors in Maine don’t need to be licensed to make home improvements. A meeting today tells …
National News
Russell Wilson’s teammate gives reason why quarterback will stay with Seahawks
Russell Wilson trade rumors have been rampant in the wake of Super Bowl LV after the Seattle Seahawks …
Colorado bill would grant child sexual assault victims unlimited time to sue abusers
A legislative committee in Colorado has advanced a bill that would give recent and future victims of child …
US firepower in Syria strike is revealed as officials brace for Iran’s next move
The U.S. military strike against Iranian proxy forces in Syria was carried out by Air Force F-15 jet fighters dropping a total of seven 500-pound …
Alex Berenson on ‘censorship’, free speech: ‘Times have changed and the NY Times has changed’
Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson slammed the mainstream media and Big Tech for its continued endeavoring …
NASA’s Perseverance rover sends back first HD Mars panorama
NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover has sent back its first high-definition panorama, the agency announced on Wednesday.
CPAC speaker Marsha Blackburn: What to know about Tennessee senator
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., is one of the notable conservatives who will speak Friday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) slated …
Who will win at Golden Globes? Play FOX Bet Super 6 Quiz Show for chance to win $10,000
The FOX Bet Super 6 is offering players another chance to win $10,000 in Friday’s Quiz Show game, Fox News’ …
NYC schools chancellor resigns, citing COVID-19 personal toll
Richard Carranza will be replaced by Bronx Executive Superintendent Meisha Ross Porter.
Capitol police officer’s family says riot ‘trauma’ prompted suicide; seeks ‘line of duty’ designation
The family of U.S. Capitol Police officer Howard Liebengood, who took his own life in the days following …
Entertainment
Take Your Temperature With Your Own Phone, Just Attach This
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British Gymnastics Athletes Claim ‘Physical and Psychological Abuse’ From Coaches
More bombshell allegations in the world of international gymnastics — with 17 British gymnasts alleging “systemic physical and …
Sen. Ted Cruz Cracks Cancun Jokes at CPAC
Ted Cruz is already cracking jokes about his infamous trip to Mexico during the deadly winter storm in …
Renee Montgomery & Group Buy WNBA’s Atlanta Dream from Sen. Kelly Loeffler
Renee Montgomery has gone from the WNBA court to the owner’s box — she’s part of an ownership …
Shaquille O’Neal Krispy Kreme Fire, Officials On The Hunt For Arson Suspect
Officials in Atlanta have confirmed the fire that gutted Shaq’s iconic Krispy Kreme was caused by an arsonist …
Vanessa Bryant’s 1-Year-Old Capri Rocks New Kobe Nikes Weeks Before Release!
Vanessa Bryant just got the perfect assist from daughter Capri — who gave a sneak peek of the …
Hasbro Makes Mr. Potato Head Toy Line Gender-Neutral, Drops The ‘Mr.’
UPDATE 1:44 PM PT — Hasbro now says they will still sell individual …
Prince Harry Moved Family to Protect Them and His Own Mental Health
Prince Harry says he moved his family to L.A. to protect his family like any husband and father …
Lady Gaga Dognappers May Have Picked Singer as Ransom Target
Lady Gaga may have been the target of criminals who shot her dog walker and stole 2 of …
Sports News
Russell Wilson’s teammate gives reason why quarterback will stay with Seahawks
Russell Wilson trade rumors have been rampant in the wake of Super Bowl LV after the Seattle Seahawks …
Braves extend manager Brian Snitker through at least 2023
Coming off a third straight NL East title and within one win of a spot in the World …
Deshaun Watson still wants to be traded even after meeting new Texans coach: report
Deshaun Watson reportedly still wants to be traded from the Houston Texans even after meeting new head coach …
Belarusian Olympic body elects Lukashenko’s son as leader
The Belarusian Olympic Committee elected the son of President Alexander Lukashenko as leader on Friday, despite both men being suspended …
Ex-Knicks star Jeremy Lin speaks out against racism toward Asian community
Jeremy Lin, the former New York Knicks star who took the NBA by storm for a few weeks …
Ravens’ Matthew Judon’s attacks on ESPN reporter ‘completely uncalled for,’ company says
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon’s threats toward an ESPN reporter were “completely uncalled for,” the company said Thursday.
Cam Newton tries to put bow on spat with camper, hopes young players can learn from moment
Cam Newton said Thursday he hoped that the viral moment and the apology from a young football player …
Ex-USA Gymnastics coach John Geddert’s death by suicide was an ‘escape from justice’: former gymnast
John Geddert’s suicide was an “escape from justice” and “traumatizing beyond words,” said Sarah Klein, a former gymnast who …
Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley suspended 12 games after pleading guilty to gun threat
The NBA suspended Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley for 12 games on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to a …