Ayo Dosunmu scored 22 points, freshman Andres Curbelo added 18 and No. 8 Illinois beat Chicago State 97-38 on Thursday.
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Local News
Facebook group aims boost peoples’ spirits during pandemic
BANGOR — Bangor resident Shawna Oliver, owner of Lean Into Fear Coaching, wants to boost peoples’ spirits.
Hospice volunteers want to debunk myths about hospice care
BANGOR — There may be myths around hospice care, but Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County want to change …
Local farmers market tries curbside pickup
HAMPDEN — Curbside pickup has grown in popularity over the past year. Now, a local farmers market is …
Maine sees 462 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 464 more Mainers have contracted COVID-19 and …
What have we learned about COVID-19 in the last year?
BANGOR — It’s been almost one year since the first COVID-19 case appeared in the United States.
Entrepreneurs compete virtually in Big Gig Pitch-Off
STATEWIDE — Three entrepreneurs from across the state battled it out virtually in the Big Gig Pitch-Off to …
Bangor police respond to car into building crash
BANGOR- – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that crashed into the side of a …
Flu cases decrease with mask wearing
BANGOR – The flu generally spreads rapidly throughout the winter months, but that virus is not as common …
Free college planning classes offered
STATEWIDE – Free college planning sessions are being offered by the Maine Educational Opportunity Center to help guide …
National News
Biden admin to send 10M COVID-19 vaccine doses to states as US hits goal of 1M vaccinations per day
The White House Coronavirus Task Force committed Wednesday to sending 10 million doses per week to each state for …
HBO Max sizzle reel offers first look at ‘Sopranos’ prequel, other upcoming 2021 movies
HBO Max debuted a sizzle reel of its 2021 movie slate featuring the first look at major upcoming films …
Halsey announces she’s pregnant: ‘Surprise!’
Singer Halsey announced she is pregnant.
Kenosha protester accused of firing into air before Kyle Rittenhouse shooting slapped with new arson charge
A Wisconsin man previously accused of firing a shot into the air moments before then-17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly gunned …
Some Georgia residents receive threatening letters in their mailboxes
Residents in an Acworth community said they received a hateful letter in the mail. They called it appalling and said …
Big Tech has the power to ‘manipulate’ and ‘control the message’: Dave Rubin
“Rubin Report” host Dave Rubin reacted to former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s scathing comments against Twitter and Big Tech on Wednesday, saying …
Serena Williams admits some of her 23 Grand Slam trophies might have been ‘taken’
Serena Williams is on her way to tying the record for the most Grand Slam titles by either …
Dem senator introduces DC statehood bill — but effort faces uphill battle
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., introduced legislation Wednesday to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state and grant the district’s more …
Biden administration considers mandatory COVID-19 tests for domestic air travel, official says
Dr. Marty Cetron, director for the Division of Global Migration and Quarantine at the Centers for Disease Control …
Entertainment
Tom Brady Almost Changed Jersey Number After Joining Bucs, #7 For 7 Rings!
Can you imagine if TB12 became TB7?!?!? Tom Brady was VERY close to …
Bernie Sanders Inauguration Bobblehead Sales Explode, Triggers Big Donation
The Bernie Sanders bobblehead is ON FIRE — with roughly 20,000 people snatching up the special Inauguration Day …
Halsey Announces She’s Pregnant
Halsey just dropped a bombshell … she’s got a bun in the oven!!! …
‘Mighty Ducks’ Star Shaun Weiss Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety
Shaun Weiss — famous for playing Goldberg in “The Mighty Ducks” — is damn near unrecognizable again, but …
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Buccaneers’ Scott Miller Says He’d Dust Tyreek Hill In A Race, I’m Dead Serious!
The Scooter is faster than The Cheetah!? Buccaneers wideout Scott “Scooter” Miller certainly …
Russell Westbrook, John Wall Exchange Heated Trash Talk In First Game Since Trade
Russell Westbrook and John Wall went IN on each other in their first matchup since their blockbuster trade …
GameStop Stock Price Soars Thanks to Reddit Traders, Hedge Funds Hurting
GameStop’s wild ride on the stock market is still going strong, as one of the crazier Wall St. …
WNBA’s Asia Durr Says COVID Has Ravaged Her Body, Career May Be Over at 23
WNBA star Asia Durr says COVID has wreaked havoc on her body — and the damage is so …
Sports News
Serena Williams admits some of her 23 Grand Slam trophies might have been ‘taken’
Serena Williams is on her way to tying the record for the most Grand Slam titles by either …
Michael Jordan’s ‘Catch 23’ wins sailfish tournament title in Florida
NBA icon Michael Jordan won six championships while starring for the Chicago Bulls over his illustrious career. Now, …
Curt Schilling blasts Baseball Hall of Fame after falling short, requests off 2022 ballot
Curt Schilling, a three-time World Series champion, fell 16 votes shy of the 75% mark that would have …
Packers’ Aaron Rodgers clarifies postgame remarks about his future
All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers says “I don’t think there’s any reason why I wouldn’t be back” with the …
American Magic relaunches Patriot after rapid repairs in NZ
U.S. challenger American Magic returned its racing yacht Patriot to the water Wednesday just 10 days after a …
Josi gives Predators 3-2 win over Blackhawks in OT
Roman Josi saw an opening and took it.
Wall scores 24 to lead Rockets over Wizards 107-88
On a minutes restriction because of a sore knee, Houston’s John Wall had to wait until the seven-minute …
Gibson stops 31 shots in Ducks’ 1-0 win over Coyotes
John Gibson stopped 31 shots for his second shutout in four starts, Danton Heinen scored and the Anaheim …
Winnipeg rallies from 2-goal deficit, beats Edmonton 6-4
Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and three assists and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit and …