Restricted free agent Brandon Ingram has agreed to a five-year, $158 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, said a person familiar with the situation.
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Local News
Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism hosts hiking panel
STATEWIDE- The Downeast Acadia Regional Tourism organization held the first virtual panel of their series about life outdoors …
Two students form website to connect Maine high school students to statewide charities
STATEWIDE- Two Yarmouth High School students have set up an organization to help statewide high school students give …
Land For Maine’s Future shares info on their program
BANGOR — Many folks don’t know about Land for Maine’s future and the impact it has on Maine.
Snowmobiling season turns around
MILLINOCKET – The snowmobiling season started off slow, but all it took was a little snowfall for people …
Democrats respond to Gov. Mills’ State of the Budget Address
AUGUSTA — Democratic leaders said overall Governor Mills hit the right points and priorities in the plans she …
Lincoln man pleads guilty to federal drug charge
BANGOR — A 32-year-old Lincoln man faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a …
Blood donations in high demand
BANGOR — An American Red Cross spokeswoman said there is a shortage of blood donations and they need …
Belfast’s 1st Ice Festival takes place this weekend
BELFAST — As a safe and fun way to get out of the house this winter, local businesses …
Penobscot Theatre presents ‘Dog Operas’
BANGOR — Humans singing opera but no humans in sight? It’s all dogs and a single cat in the …
National News
Buffalo schools fail kids when teaching that all white people play part in systemic racism: Rufo
Buffalo schools have adopted a curriculum that pushes the controversial idea that all white people perpetuate systemic racism while only 80% …
McCarthy, Cheney have uncomfortable exchange with reporters over Trump speaking at CPAC
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Liz Cheney, the third-ranking House GOP member, had a tense exchange …
New York Democrat calls for investigation into allegations against Cuomo
A New York lawmaker took to Twitter late Wednesday to call for an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations …
Anti-Trump sentiment, not science, may be behind Dems’ school closures, liberal NY Times columnist writes
In an opinion article published online Thursday, a top liberal columnist for The New York Times blamed Democrats …
Victim’s glasses allegedly found in car of South Dakota AG who said he hit a deer
South Dakota’s attorney general — who said he hit a deer after fatally striking a pedestrian last year — allegedly …
LIVE UPDATES: Joe Biden State Department creates new diversity officer position
The new officer will ‘hold senior leadership accountable’ for implementing new diversity and inclusion programs and report directly …
DC Mayor Bowser’s sister dies from COVID-19
Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced Wednesday the death of her sister to COVID-19.
Judge Andrew P. Napolitano: COVID, Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Constitution
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent suggestion about wearing two mask, possibly until the end of 2022 got me thinking …
Ingraham: Democrats making ‘huge mistakes’ by ‘vilifying’ Manchin, propping up Neera Tanden
Democrats are wrong to argue that Sen. Joe Manchin’s opposition to the nomination of Neera Tanden to head the Office …
Entertainment
Garth Brooks’ Wife, Trisha Yearwood, Tests Positive for COVID, He’s Negative
Garth Brooks’ wife has tested positive for COVID-19 … and even though he’s tested negative, he’s going into …
Canelo Alvarez ‘Very Sad’ Over Tiger Woods Crash, ‘He’s the Best!’
When Canelo Alvarez isn’t knocking people out, he’s OBSESSED with golf — especially Tiger Woods — which is …
Kyrie Irving Reignites Movement for Kobe Bryant As NBA Logo, ‘Gotta Happen’
Kyrie Irving is breathing new life into the movement to replace the NBA logo with an image of …
Tiger Woods’ Girlfriend, Erica Herman, Visits Him in the Hospital
Tiger Woods was greeted with a familiar face Wednesday as he recovers from his car crash … his …
MLS Player Jonathan Suarez Arrested For Sexual Battery, His Brother Busted Too
Pro soccer player Jonathan Suarez — who just signed a deal to play in the MLS — was …
Russell Westbrook Launches Middle, High School In L.A., ‘Why Not? Academy’
NBA superstar Russell Westbrook is following LeBron’s lead … opening a state-of-the-art school for underprivileged youth in his …
Tiger Woods Crashed SUV Packed with Lifesaving Safety Features
Tiger Woods might’ve been way more seriously injured had he been driving anything else, because the SUV was …
Ahmaud Arbery’s Mom Blasts 2:23 Foundation, Legal Battle Brewing
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother claims an organization continues to raise funds in his name despite agreeing months ago to …
Tiger Woods Won’t Face Criminal Charges for Crash, Sheriff Says
The Sheriff overseeing the investigation into the Tiger Woods car crash says he will NOT face criminal charges …
Sports News
Ravens’ Matthew Judon threatens to release photos of ESPN reporter at strip club after Twitter spat
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Matthew Judon wasn’t happy with ESPN reporter Jamison Hensley’s reporting of his contract negotiations with the …
Kyrie Irving demands NBA to change its logo: ‘BLACK KINGS BUILT THE LEAGUE’
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving isn’t afraid to speak his mind. And like many others across the …
Suns’ Booker replaces Lakers’ Davis in NBA All-Star Game
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was selected Wednesday to replace injured Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in …
Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it
American League MVP José Abreu tested positive for COVID-19 and will spend a few days away from the …
Annika is back on LPGA Tour, just not for very long
Annika Sorenstam smiled and began shaking her head before she heard the rest of the question, already aware …
Steelers president stands firm on Ben Roethlisberger’s future
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II set the record straight regarding Ben Roethlisberger’s future with the team, saying …
Tennessee GOP lawmakers urge universities to restrict protests during anthem after ETSU uproar
Tennessee Republicans on Monday put universities in the state on notice after the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) …
Germán apologizes after serving domestic violence suspension
Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán gave a public apology Wednesday for actions that led to a lengthy suspension under …
Germán apologizes after serving domestic violence suspension
Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán gave a public apology Wednesday for actions that led to a lengthy suspension under …