James Harden might soon be in Brooklyn and Kyrie Irving could soon be back, giving the Nets a potentially tantalizing trio.
WVII / Fox Bangor
Local News
New Vineyard house fire leaves one dead
NEW VINEYARD – – A house fire claimed the life of a 51-year-old man in New Vineyard.
Restaurant opens amidst pandemic
BREWER — Many businesses have suffered or even closed during the pandemic. However, that didn’t stop a group …
RSU 22 moms create a petition to get kids back in school
HAMPDEN — Students at a local school district could see changes this fall.
Appropriations Committee OKs $125 million supplemental budget
AUGUSTA — The legislature’s Appropriations Committee on Thursday night approved the nearly $125 million supplemental budget.
Exeter drug bust yields 4 arrests
EXETER — Four people were arrested in Exeter Thursday after allegedly selling crack cocaine and fentanyl to undercover drug …
COVID-19 cases rise at Penobscot County Jail
BANGOR — There are more cases of COVID-19 at the Penobscot County Jail.
St. Joseph Hospital drive-thru recruitment event coming up
BANGOR – – Looking for a job? St. Joseph Hospital might be the place you want to visit.
Acts of Kindness program expanded
HOLDEN – – If Holden police pull you over, you just might get more than you expected.
Updated
New unemployment claims drop below 2,000
STATEWIDE — New claims for state unemployment insurance in Maine have dipped below 2,000 for the first time in …
National News
Dr. Marc Siegel: Power of COVID vaccines vs. politics of fear, Neanderthals
Public health, especially in the middle of a pandemic, should trump politics (pun intended). Unfortunately, too often it …
Capitol rioter accused of assaulting cops with chemical spray served as Marine, to remain jailed before trial
A federal judge in Texas ruled Friday that a former Marine accused of dousing at least 15 police officers with …
Queen Elizabeth II won’t watch Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey: report
Queen Elizabeth II will reportedly not watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Biden to sign voter registration executive order as he pushes Senate to pass sweeping HR 1 bill
President Biden is scheduled to sign an executive order designed to increase voter access on Sunday as he …
Britney Spears boyfriend Sam Asghari say he’s ready to have kids, take relationship ‘to the next step’
Sam Asghari says he is ready to have children with his famous girlfriend Britney Spears.
Jason Whitlock tells ‘Life, Liberty & Levin’ too many Americans take their freedoms for granted
“Too many Americans have taken for granted the freedoms that previous generations won,” journalist and commentator Jason Whitlock …
Pro-GOP group targets House Democrats over $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
An outside group that backs Republican causes is going up in 11 congressional districts controlled by House Democrats …
Josh Holdenried: COVID vaccine for clergy – why are 43 states ignoring these essential workers?
Everyone agrees essential workers should be prioritized in the coronavirus vaccine rollout. But in 43 states and the …
Matthew McConaughey shares his dad’s advice on pursuit of acting: Don’t ‘half-a– it’
Matthew McConaughey said he had “many doubts” when he was starting out as an actor in an interview that …
Entertainment
Video of Cops Saving Dog That Fell Into Icy Waters
This is a Ted Lasso-type feel-good moment, as 2 cops saved a dog that fell in icy waters. …
‘Nomadland’ sound mixer Michael Wolf Snyder dies by suicide at 35
The sound mixer from the award-winning movie, “Nomadland,” has died after taking his own life … and his …
Body Cam Video of Fresno Man Killed By Officers Using Compression Chokehold
The Fresno Police Dept. was ordered to release body cam video that graphically shows yet another chokehold-related homicide …
Rush Limbaugh’s Death Certificate Says ‘Greatest Radio Host of All Time’
Rush Limbaugh is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to radio hosts, and if you don’t believe that … …
Tessica Brown Imposter Shut Down by GoFundMe After Fake Hospital Bill
Tessica Brown tried getting out of another sticky situation by crowdfunding … or at least that’s what an …
Jeff George Jr. ‘Willing To Put Life On The Line’ To Follow In Dad’s NFL Footsteps
Jeff George Jr. says he’s so hellbent on following in his famous dad’s NFL footsteps … he’s straight-up …
Boxing Star David Benavidez’s Gunning For Canelo Alvarez Fight, ‘I’ll Knock Him Out!’
“I’ll knock [Canelo] out! I’ll stop him! It takes a lot of balls to say that but the …
Tim Matheson Not Pursuing Death Threat Case Linked to Melania Tweet
Tim Matheson says he’s no longer getting death threats or money demands from the person who was pissed …
Carey Mulligan — Good Genes Or Good Docs?!
Carey Mulligan’s good looks were meant to be seen! Here is a 23-year-old …
Sports News
Win $1,000 on Wisconsin/Iowa with FOX Super 6
Top 25 teams clash Sunday on final day of Big Ten regular season
Carlo released from hospital; Wilson suspended 7 games
Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo was released from the hospital Saturday after spending the night following a head …
Jan Blachowicz retains title with unanimous victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 259
Jan Blachowicz defeated Israel Adesanya via unanimous to retain the light heavyweight title at UFC 259 and handed …
2021 MEAC men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Mid Eastern Athletic men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
2021 MEAC women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Mid Eastern Athletic women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
Penguins under fire for photoshopping masks on to fans in social media photo
The Pittsburgh Penguins came under fire this week after posting a photo on social media that photoshopped masks …
Georgia Tech beats back upset-minded Clemson in ACC quarters
Kierra Fletcher scored 21 points and Lorela Cubaj scored 12 with 18 rebounds and No. 3 seed Georgia …
Cunane, No. 3 NC State top Virginia Tech 68-55 in ACCs
Elissa Cunane didn’t play in either of third-ranked North Carolina State’s matchups with Virginia Tech, including one the …
Kurashev scores in shootout, Blackhawks beat Lightning 4-3
Philipp Kurashev scored the only goal in a shootout and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning …