New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr. were brought in to help with their gloves.
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Local News
Bangor city officials offering free roadside organic waste and scrap metal pickup service
BANGOR — The city of Bangor will be helping residents with their spring cleaning.
State proposal focuses on helping corrections officers and 9-1-1 dispatchers
STATEWIDE — Legislators are looking to give out extra benefits to help with all the stresses corrections officers and …
Bangor police reflect on 2 bomb threats in last 2 weeks
BANGOR — The Bangor Police Department has responded to 2 bomb threats in virtually the same locations, just …
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 …
National News
2021 Academy of Country Music Awards red carpet fashion
The stars hit the red carpet for the 2021 ACM Awards Sunday evening in Nashville, Tenn.
2021 ACM Awards: Keith Urban declares ‘Nashville is back’
Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton hosted the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
Dr. Fauci joining Snapchat to boost vaccine confidence among target demographics in WH media blitz: report
The Biden administration has reportedly partnered with Twitter and Facebook to inform users of their COVID-19 vaccine eligibility as states …
2021 ACMs partial winners’ list
The 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards — hosted by Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton — featured wins …
Chicago McDonald’s drive-thru turns into horror scene after 7-year-old girl shot, father injured
A Chicago dad was seriously injured, and his seven-year-old daughter was killed by gunshots while they were sitting …
FedEx shooter Brandon Hole was obsessed with ‘My Little Pony’: report
The teen who shot up an Indianapolis FedEx facility and killed eight people was reportedly part of a bizarre Internet subculture obsessed …
Kate Middleton honors Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana at Prince Philip’s funeral with sentimental jewelry
Kate Middleton paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana by wearing a pearl necklace to Prince …
Bowman wins late in Richmond NASCAR Cup Series race
Alex Bowman passed Denny Hamlin with 10 laps lett to take the win at Richmond Raceway. It was …
Alex Palou wins Indycar season opener in Alabama, Jimmie Johnson finishes 19th
Spanish driver Alex Palou won his first IndyCar race at the Grand Prix of Alabama, while NASCAR great …
Entertainment
Officer-Involved Shooting in MN Not What It Seems, Armed Carjacking
There was another officer-involved shooting in Minnesota this weekend, but it wasn’t at all the kind that people …
Ex-Bad Boy Rapper Black Rob Dead at 51, Diddy Pays Tribute
UPDATE 1:00 PM PT — 4/18 Diddy took to Instagram Sunday to share …
Demi Lovato Calls Out Fro-Yo Shop for Advertising ‘Diet’ Options
Demi Lovato has a lot of people scratching their heads over this one — she got mad that …
‘Survivor’ Star Sunday Burquest Dead at 50 After Cancer Battle
Sunday Burquest — a former contestant on ‘Survivor’ — has died after battling cancer. …
NYPD Claims Man Threw ‘Chemical Agent’ at Cop That Looks Like Water
The NYPD made the point traffic stops can go south fast — but in doing so, they appear …
Matthew McConaughey Polls Better Than Greg Abbott in Governor Face-Off
Matthew McConaughey’s chances at winning the Texas governorship look solid — at least based on a random sampling …
Police Respond to Reported Shooting at Nebraska Mall, One Left Dead
UPDATE 2:50 PM PT — Omaha PD says the man who was transported …
Mark and Donnie Wahlberg’s Mother, Alma, Dead at 78
Alma Wahlberg — the matriarch of the family and mother to Mark, Donnie and 7 other children — …
Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo Memorial Dismantled by Bakersfield Cop
Some Bakersfield cops had issues with a makeshift memorial for Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo, because they dismantled …
Sports News
Cink-cess! 47-year-old Cink wins 3rd RBC Heritage title
Stewart Cink shot a steady, stress-free 70 to cap off a dominant, record-breaking week and win his third …
Stroman’s 8 innings, backhand grab lift Mets over Rox 2-1
Marcus Stroman pitched eight innings of one-run ball and made a dazzling defensive play, catcher James McCann threw …
Rangers finish off four-game sweep of New Jersey Devils
Birthday boy Mika Zibanejad scored a power-play goal with three minutes to play and the New York Rangers …
Moran HR, RBI double in 10th leads Pirates over Brewers 6-5
Colin Moran hit an early three-run homer, then had an RBI double in the 10th inning that sent …
Bam! Adebayo’s jumper lifts Heat past Nets, 109-107
Bam Adebayo’s 13-foot jumper rattled in as time expired, and the Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 109-107 …
Rangers beat O’s 1-0 in 10 in duel of opening day starters
Nate Lowe singled with two outs and the bases loaded in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers …
LeBron James, Lakers won’t visit President Biden at White House during trip to Washington D.C.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on the Wizards in Washington D.C later this …
Jake Paul knocks out UFC fighter Ben Askren in first round of Triller Fight Club event
Jake Paul’s boxing career took another giant leap forward on Saturday night.
Perez’s 2-run shot gives Royals 2-0 win over Blue Jays
Salvador Perez tapped his bat twice on the plate to make sure it wasn’t cracked, then sent the …