For the 31 players at the Sony Open who took the 30-minute flight over from Maui, the decision to play was easy. They’re already in Hawaii, guaranteed a tropical climate and the course at sea level is an easy walk.
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Big Gig wraps up 2021 regular season with ‘Pitch-Off Finale’
STATEWIDE — One Maine entrepreneur went home with $5,000 after winning the Big Gig Pitch-Off Finale.
Lawmakers propose testing water for dangerous chemicals
STATEWIDE — Lawmakers are pushing to increase testing and removal of dangerous chemicals found in Maine’s water.
Easter celebrations inspired creation of world’s most popular calendar
BANGOR — The beginnings of the Easter celebration signaled the creation of the calendar used by most of …
Director of Opioid Response highlights progress for 2021 strategy plan
BANGOR — Tuesday, lawmakers heard from the Director of Opioid Response, Gordon Smith.
Maine Forest Rangers perform helicopter rescue mission training
OLD TOWN — Maine Forest Rangers perform dozens of rescues each year on the Appalachian Trail, Acadia National …
Bill seeks to provide tax breaks in light of the pandemic
AUGUSTA — COVID-19 is doing more than making people sick, the economic health of the state is suffering …
Mills calls moratorium on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Janet Mills called the moratorium on the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine …
Holden Police Department delivers acts of kindness
HOLDEN — The Holden Police Department continues to go above and beyond their call of duty by performing …
Local nonprofit plants idea for neighborhood recovery
BANGOR — A local nonprofit wants to take spring cleaning to a new level to spruce up a …
National News
Appeals court upholds Ohio law against Down syndrome abortions, judge decries ‘modern-day eugenics’
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Tuesday upheld an Ohio law banning doctors from performing abortions when they …
Biden accompanies first lady to appointment for ‘common medical procedure’
President Biden on Wednesday accompanied first lady Jill Biden to an outpatient facility in Washington, D.C., for what the …
Former NC Gov. McCrory launches GOP Senate campaign
Highlighting his “conservative track record” and a career built “outside of Washington,” former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory …
Hawley’s team hits NBC for ‘dishonest characterization’ of MLB All-Star move
The office of Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., took a swing at NBC News on Tuesday for its characterization of Major …
Inactivity increases risk of COVID-19 death, study suggests
A recent study of nearly 50,000 coronavirus patients found that those who were consistently inactive were at greater …
BPA-like chemical raising concern of ‘alarming’ brain damage: study
A popular chemical alternative to bisphenol A (BPA), known for use in plastic water bottles and food cans, …
Maryland trooper shoots, kills teen who had airsoft gun and knife, investigators say
A Maryland State Police trooper responding to a pair of 911 calls shot and killed a teenager who …
‘Bachelor’ alum Colton Underwood comes out as gay: ‘I’m the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been’
“Bachelor” star Colton Underwood came out as gay on Wednesday on “Good Morning America.”
House Democratic margin shrinks to 2 votes with swearing-in of Republican Julia Letlow
House Democrats are barely holding onto their majority, with Rep.-elect Julia Letlow, R-La., set to be sworn in Wednesday …
Entertainment
Yasiel Puig Responds to Sexual Battery Accuser, We Had ‘Consensual Sex’ at Lakers Game
MLB superstar Yasiel Puig admits he DID have a sexual encounter with the woman accusing him of sexual …
Former ‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood Comes Out as Gay
Colton Underwood — former star of “The Bachelor” is opening up about his sexuality … telling the world …
Sharon Osbourne Didn’t Watch ‘The Talk’ Return with Sheryl Underwood
Sharon Osbourne’s walking the walk when it comes to “The Talk” … she’s so done with the show …
Daunte Wright’s Mother, Other Family Members, Get Emotional Over His Killing
The family of Daunte Wright — the 20-year-old Black man killed by police near Minneapolis — just delivered …
Hank Azaria Invited to Meet with Hindu Org About Apu Guilt
Hank Azaria feels awful about his years-long portrayal of Apu — but there’s still a way he can …
Barbara Corcoran Says Real Estate, Not Crypto, Best Way to Get Rich
The cryptocurrency craze is not for Barbara Corcoran — she’s into tried-and-true methods of making boatloads of cash …
Conor McGregor ‘Not a Good Guy’ for Screwing Poirier’s Charity, Says UFC’s Justin Wren
Ex-UFC star Justin Wren says Conor McGregor is just WRONG for trying to paint Dustin Poirier’s charity foundation …
Sara Rush on ‘Too Close for Comfort’ ‘Memba Her?!
El Paso, Texas actor Lydia Cornell was only 27 years old when she shot to stardom as the …
Chet Hanks’ Ex Suing Him for $1 Million, Claims He Abused Her
Chet Hanks’ ex-girlfriend is now suing him over their volatile relationship which recently came to a bloody ending …
Sports News
Shesterkin makes 27 saves, first NHL shutout, Rangers 3-0
Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves in posting his first NHL shutout and the New York Rangers opened a …
One Deshaun Watson sexual misconduct lawsuit has been dismissed, lawyer says
One lawsuit against Deshaun Watson was dismissed, the Houston Texans quarterback’s lawyer said Tuesday.
Chiefs’ ‘prayers focused’ on recovery of 5-year-old victim in Britt Reid crash, team says
The Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday released a statement about the charges former coach Britt Reid is facing …
Ex-Jets star Al Toon’s daughter dead in apparent murder-suicide, police say
The daughter of former New York Jets star Al Toon died Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide in Arizona, …
Mets win doubleheader opener, edge Phillies 4-3 in extras
Pete Alonso and Jonathan Villar each hit an RBI single in the eighth inning to give the New …
Cubs’ Hendricks feeling ill, scratched amid team COVID scare
With the team facing a COVID-19 scare, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks was scratched from his scheduled start …
Lowrie, A’s rally from 5-run deficit, beat Diamondbacks 7-5
Jed Lowrie hit a tying, three-run homer in the seventh inning, Seth Brown had a solo shot in …
Deal the Kraken? Francis can’t make official trades — yet
Just because the NHL can’t release the Kraken until October doesn’t mean Seattle wasn’t in the mix at …
Betts, Bauer star for new fans as Dodgers crush Rockies 7-0
Although Mookie Betts has already won a World Series ring and finished second in NL MVP voting while …