Swansea City and its players will boycott social media over the racist abuse sent on the platforms, the club announced on Thursday.
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Local News
UMaine Police asking for the public’s help after social media threat
ORONO — According to the University of Maine Facebook page, the UMaine police department is asking the public …
Bangor Police respond to a bomb threat in front of Five Guys
BANGOR — A suspicious red duffle bag was found in the parking lot of Five Guys in Bangor …
House fires kills one woman, seriously injures another man
FAIRFIELD — An early morning house fire took the life of one woman and seriously injured a man.
Bills aim to loosen liquor laws and address direct to door sales
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are proposing bills that would make it easier for beer, wine, and spirits to be delivered to your …
UMaine professor partners with Barbara Bush Foundation for children’s reading list
BANGOR — Stimulating a child’s brain through reading is probably one of the healthiest things a parent can …
Meals on Wheels serves the elderly during the pandemic
SKOWHEGAN — Spectrum Generation operates Meals on Wheels in several counties, and employees say their goal during …
Pet owners frustrated with overbooked appointments
ORRINGTON — Struggling to schedule an appointment for your new pet? There’s a reason why.
Commemorate Patriots Day by joining the rolling rally
BANGOR — The annual Rolling Patriots Day Review takes place this Monday.
Collins’ bill would expand seniors’ access to mental health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine’s senior senator is co-sponsoring federal legislation to make mental health services easier for older people …
National News
Wisconsin shooting at Kenosha lakeside bar leaves 3 dead: reports
A manhunt for an armed suspect was underway in Kenosha, Wisconsin, early Sunday morning after gunfire at a …
Janice Dean: Cuomo, COVID and the anniversary of my mother-in-law’s death – why this week was so hard
This week has felt like the toughest I’ve had in a year. It’s as if my body and …
Ohio River boat-barge collision after Louisville fireworks show leaves 1 dead, 2 missing: reports
A collision between a boat and a barge following a professional fireworks show over the Ohio River in …
Indianapolis Sikh community calls for gun reforms after FedEx shooting
Members of Indianapolis’ tight-knit Sikh community joined with city officials to call for gun reforms Saturday as they …
Sacramento police officers hospitalized after protesters spray them with unknown ‘irritant’
Four police officers in Sacramento, California, were hospitalized Saturday night after being sprayed with an unknown “liquid irritant” during an …
Jayne Mansfield’s children say ‘50s blonde bombshell ‘cared so much about being a good mother’
Mariska Hargitay and Tony Cimber shared sweet memories of growing up with Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield.
Prince Philip enjoyed meeting children because ‘they weren’t impressed by him,’ source says: ‘He loved that’
True Royalty TV co-founder Nick Bullen shared a personal memory while working with the Duke of Edinburgh.
Hooters girl Madison Novo says childhood health battle inspired her to give back: ‘It really changes you’
In 2015, doctors diagnosed Madison Novo with prothrombin gene mutation and unspecified kidney failure.
Couple lost a staggering 432 pounds to become parents after struggling to conceive for seven years
An obese couple lost 432 pounds to become parents after struggling to conceive for seven years.
Entertainment
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch Statues Up for Sale for $2.5 Million
Several of the statues Michael Jackson had at his Neverland Ranch are up for grabs — but it’s …
DMX Scheduled Concert in Texas Turned Into Tribute Show
DMX fans who were looking forward to him performing at a Texas bar next month will still get …
Prince Philip Laid to Rest in Royal Funeral
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and late husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is being laid to rest …
Kayla Harrison Says Cage Fighting Is The ‘Most Terrifying Thing In The World’
Kayla Harrison is an undefeated MMA fighter with 2 Olympic gold medals, but the PFL star admits cage …
‘Ancient Aliens’ Dr. Kaku Says New UFOs a Sign of Highly Advanced Aliens, Possibly
Dr. Michio Kaku — one of the stars of “Ancient Aliens” — says the U.S. government’s admission of …
NBA’s Andre Drummond Cops Iced-Out Custom Grill, Worth $20k!
New team, new bling!! At least, that’s the type of wave Andre Drummond is on … with L.A.’s …
42 Booty-ful Shots Of Kourtney Kardashian’s Birthday Kakes!
With this hot mom’s crazy curves it’s almost impossible to believe that Kourtney Kardashian is celebrating her 42nd …
Jake Paul Knocks Out Ben Askren In 1st Round Obliteration
Jake Paul just made good on his promise … DESTROYING BEN ASKREN in a ferocious 1st round knockout!!!! …
Jeffree Star Shares Pics of Wrecked Rolls-Royce After Wyoming Crash
Jeffree Star just posted photos of the Rolls-Royce that was crushed during his horrific car accident — but …
Sports News
Steelers players 10th group skipping in-person workouts
The Pittsburgh Steelers have become the 10th group of NFL players to say they won’t be attending in-person …
Trevor Lawrence addresses criticism over motivation comments: ‘I don’t need football to make me feel worthy’
Trevor Lawrence, the presumptive No. 1 NFL Draft pick, took to Twitter on Saturday to address criticism over …
Texans GM Nick Caserio on Deshaun Watson legal woes: ‘If you want to speculate, probably go buy bitcoin’
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said Friday that the team intends to “respect the legal process” regarding …
WNBA, Nike pull WWII-inspired jerseys honoring women empowerment after learning about controversial past
The WNBA and Nike announced Friday that it would be pulling the Dallas Wings’ newly unveiled special edition …
High school girls basketball game erupts in brawl as referee gets body slammed by spectator, punched by player
A high school girl’s basketball game erupted into a violent brawl last weekend when an argument between one …
Jake Paul claims to have ‘early signs of CTE,’ then recants statement: ‘Should not have misspoken’
YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul issued a statement on social media Friday recanting his statement from a …
LSU reeling amid protracted reviews of sexual assault cases
When LSU’s football team emerges from the north end zone tunnel in 102,000-seat Tiger Stadium for its traditional …
NFL teams drafting, changing QBs at dizzying pace
One after another, quarterbacks once believed to be franchise cornerstones after being top five draft picks changed addresses …
Randle scores 44 in hometown, Knicks beat Mavs 117-109
Julius Randle scored 44 points in his best game in his hometown, leading the New York Knicks to …