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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Virtual science cafés offered to teenagers
STATEWIDE — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is hosting its second series of virtual science cafés.
Innovate for Maine Fellows Program benefits students and Maine companies
STATEWIDE – The University of Maine offers a program that gives college students throughout the state hands-on work …
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Maine sees 182 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Tuesday that 182 new cases of COVID-19 have been …
Bangor school officials discuss confidentiality for superintendent search
BANGOR — Members of the Bangor School Committee met virtually to discuss their superintendent search process.
Ellsworth residents lay wreaths in honor of COVID-19 victims
ELLSWORTH — Members of the Floral Heart Project laid out two wreaths at Knowlton Park Monday to commemorate …
Grieving sessions for children in April from Pathfinders
BANGOR — Grief is something that touches all of us. But it can be especially hard to process …
Riverwalk in Brewer being extended
BREWER — The riverwalk in Brewer is getting an extension.
Tips for managing your kids’ screen time
STATEWIDE — Managing your child’s screen time is a challenge, but there are healthy alternatives.
Lawmakers contemplating lifetime term limits
AUGUSTA — In 1993, Maine voters approved setting term limits for the state legislators. Now, nearly three decades later, …
National News
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany joins Fox News family
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has joined the Fox News family.
JJ Watt gets blessing to wear No. 99 with Cardinals even though it’s retired
J.J. Watt has worn No. 99 since he was making waves as a collegiate defensive end for Wisconsin and …
‘No social media accounts for terrorists’: House GOP pushes to block sanctioned foreign leaders from platforms
EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans are proposing legislation that would expand U.S. sanctions law to prohibit social media companies from allowing …
Cuomo ‘failed’ to hold himself to high standard if allegations true, NY assembly’s Dem leader says
New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes on Tuesday said that if allegations of inappropriate behavior against Gov. Andrew Cuomo are true, …
Florida pediatrician is a ‘danger’ to community, must remain in jail until trial, judge says
A South Florida pediatrician who was recently charged in federal court with possessing child pornography is a “danger” …
Mavericks’ Rick Carlisle calls Hawks’ firing of Lloyd Pierce ‘insane’, questions timing of decision
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle called the firing of Lloyd Pierce “insane” and even questioned the timing …
‘American Pie’ singer Don McLean, 75, gets candid on dating Paris Dylan, 27: ‘I’m crazy for her’
Don McLean’s last marriage ended in 2016 amid domestic violence accusations
Yale student Kevin Jiang’s murder: US Marshals launch ‘nationwide manhunt’ for suspect Qinxuan Pan
The U.S. Marshals Service announced Monday evening that it’s expanding its manhunt nationwide for MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan, …
Michigan GOP demands state AG probe Whitmer’s ‘secret deal’ with former top health official
The Michigan Republican Party has called on the state’s attorney general to investigate a secret separation deal between …
Entertainment
Youngstown State Football Staffer Banned From Sidelines After Checking Opponent
A Youngstown State football official has just been booted from the sidelines for the foreseeable future … after …
Alvin Kamara Flies Down Mountain On 1st Day Snowboarding, Saints Nation Stresses!
Here’s awesome video of Alvin Kamara snowboarding that Sean Payton would probably rather not see … …
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Doubles Down on LeBron Comments, Stay Out of Politics!
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not backing down from his criticism of LeBron James — reinforcing his belief that athletes …
Britney Spears Posts Photo with Her Teenage Sons
Britney Spears got some quality time in with her teenage sons … and shared a rare photo of …
Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued for Unpaid Security Bill Totaling More Than $75k
Tekashi 6ix9ine had a forcefield of protection around him in late 2018 — shortly before he was locked …
UFC’s Khamzat Chimaev Not Retiring from MMA After COVID Battle, Dana White Says
UFC rising star Khamzat Chimaev is NOT moving on from MMA, despite a cryptic IG post suggesting otherwise, …
6 Dr. Seuss Books Won’t Be Published Anymore Due to Racist Imagery
Dr. Seuss books have been beloved by children and adults for generations, but 6 of them will no …
Britt Reid Crash Victim Likely Has Permanent Brain Damage and Can’t Walk, Lawyer Says
The little girl injured in the Britt Reid car wreck likely has permanent brain damage and will be …
Surveillance Video Shows Men Open Fire on Laney Keyz’s L.A. Home
Bay Area rapper Laney Keyz’s home got riddled with bullets and it wasn’t a drive-by … it was …
Sports News
JJ Watt gets blessing to wear No. 99 with Cardinals even though it’s retired
J.J. Watt has worn No. 99 since he was making waves as a collegiate defensive end for Wisconsin and …
Mavericks’ Rick Carlisle calls Hawks’ firing of Lloyd Pierce ‘insane’, questions timing of decision
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle called the firing of Lloyd Pierce “insane” and even questioned the timing …
College professor: ESPN’s Dan Dakich ‘violated’ me with his words
A professor at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania says she felt “violated” by ESPN college basketball analyst and radio …
Girl, 5, hurt in crash involving ex-Chiefs coach Britt Reid ‘likely has permanent brain damage,’ lawyer says
A 5-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a crash involving then-Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid …
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Shane Bieber’s final start last season was rough. His first one in 2021 wasn’t too much better.
In-game video returning to baseball for 2021
For Chris Owings’ first seven years in the majors, he could pop into the video room to take …
JJ Watt stuns NFL with decision to join Cardinals: ‘Life is good in Arizona’
JJ Watt is officially a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
Here’s why JJ Watt chose to join the Cardinals: report
JJ Watt, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, announced on Monday that he will be joining …
Colin Kaepernick trends after Rep. Jim Jordan calls for meeting on cancel culture
Colin Kaepernick’s name was invoked on social media Monday night after Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, called on Rep. …