Quarterback Tom Brady will be playing in his 10th Super Bowl when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers square off against the Kansas City Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Feb. 7.
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Maine sees 547 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
AUGUSTA —The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 547 new cases of COVID-19 cases have been …
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 …
Opioid response director highlights 2021 strategy plan progress
BANGOR — State lawmakers heard from Gordon Smith, director of opioid response, on Tuesday.
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 …
National News
Biden moves to roll back Trump-era ban on funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood
President Biden’s administration has begun the process of restoring family planning grants to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood Federation …
Christina Aguilera opens up about hardships as a child star: ‘You’re all pitted against one another’
Christina Aguilera is opening up about the difficulties she faced as a child star.
John Travolta honors son Jett on what would have been his 29th birthday, first since wife Kelly Preston died
John Travolta wished his late son, Jett, a happy birthday for the first time since the death of …
‘Popcorn salad’ recipe by Food Network’s Molly Yeh divides Twitter
Social media commenters are playing food critic with a resurfaced recipe for a snap pea salad with popcorn, …
Kristin Cavallari returns to ‘The Hills’ in Season 2 trailer
Cast members Audrina Patridge, Brody Jenner, Whitney Port, and Heidi Montag are also in the new season.
DeSantis: ’60 Minutes’ showed contempt for viewers, they should admit vaccine story was false
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted “corporate media operatives” at CBS News’ “60 Minutes” over the widely criticized report focused …
Lee Aaker, ‘Adventures of Rin Tin Tin’ child star, dead at 77
Lee Aaker, best known as the 1950s child star of The Adventures of Rin-Tin-Tin, has died at 77.
Jennifer Jo Cobb to make NASCAR Cup Series debut at Talladega
Jennifer Jo Cobb is set to become the first female driver in the NASCAR Cup Series since Danica …
Scalise says Dems want to ‘go it alone’ on infrastructure bill: ‘Soviet-style dream list for the left’
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise said Wednesday that Democrats want to ‘go it alone’ on Biden’s spending bill, …
Entertainment
Body Cam Shows Cops Arresting Elderly Woman, She’s Suing Over Broken Arm
Newly released body cam footage shows Oklahoma City cops taking a 74-year-old Black woman into custody, and according …
Jake Paul ‘Categorically Denies’ Sexually Assaulting TikTok Star Justine Paradise
UPDATE 3:12 PM PT — Jake just doubled-down on his initial statement to …
Boston’s Kevan Miller Obliterates Tage Thompson In Violent Hockey Fight
Kevan Miller was feeling VIOLENT on Tuesday — the Boston Bruins player unleashed the fury all over multiple …
Bobby Brown Blames Nick Gordon for Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina’s Deaths
Bobby Brown is steadfast in his belief that his ex-wife, Whitney Houston, and their daughter, Bobbi Kristina, died …
Bernie Madoff Dead at 82
Bernie Madoff — the one-time Wall Street financial adviser turned massive convicted fraudster — died in prison … …
Aaron Rodgers Clowns ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants For Missing Packers Answer, Come On!
We’ll take “Questions you don’t want to get wrong when Aaron Rodgers is hosting for $400, Aaron!” …
Mister Rogers’ Pittsburgh House Hits the Market for $855,000
It’s a beautiful day to move into the neighborhood Mr. Rogers called home … or at least that …
Ex-NFL Star Al Toon’s Daughter Shot And Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide, Cops Say
The daughter of former NY Jets superstar Al Toon was shot and killed in an apparent murder-suicide over …
Daunte Wright Protesters Use Umbrellas for Protection on 3rd Night
Civil unrest continued for a third straight night in Minnesota after the shooting death of Daunte Wright — …
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 …