Controversial former UFC fighter Zelim Imadaev praised the Chechen refugee responsible for the beheading of a French history teacher last week in a post on social media, reports say.
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Local News
Hikers rescued in Seal Harbor area
SEAL HARBOR – Two hikers were rescued from trails around Little Long Pond in the Seal Harbor area …
Maine’s senators have opposite views on COVID relief bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine’s senators have opposite views on the U.S. Senate passing the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief …
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Maine CDC reports 159 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Sunday that 159 new cases of COVID-19, and two …
St. Albans citizens participate in annual town meeting
ST. ALBANS– Dozens of residents participated in the annual citizens meeting at the town hall.
An inmate dies from unknown circumstances at Maine Correctional Center
WINDHAM– An inmate at the Maine Correctional Center died Saturday morning.
BARN recognizes Black Balloon Day
BREWER- Members of the Bangor Area Recovery Network remembered those who lost their battles with addiction during Black …
Department of Education announces vaccine clinics for teachers and other school staff
AUGUSTA- The Department of Education commissioner spoke with state lawmakers the creation of COVID-19 vaccine clinics for school …
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 …
National News
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
The visit aimed to heal a divide in the country between the Islamic majority and Christian minority.
Serena Williams backs Meghan Markle, jabs media after Oprah Winfrey interview
Serena Williams expressed her support for Meghan Markle as the Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry, …
Rep. Michelle Steel: International Women’s Day – Rewriting ‘comfort women’ history worsens horrors of abuse
Harvard Professor J. Mark Ramseyer wrote an article – “Contracting for Sex in the Pacific War” – about Korean comfort …
Conservative group to invest $10M on effort to tighten election security laws in 8 swing states
Heritage Action for America, a conservative nonprofit tied to the right-leaning think tank The Heritage Foundation, on Monday …
2021 Patriot League women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Patriot League women’s basketball tournament will determine which teams get an automatic bid to the NCAA …
Callista Gingrich: International Women’s Day – celebrate these stories of courage, sacrifice and achievement
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, when we celebrate the great achievements made by women and girls around the world and reflect …
Ohio college student dies following alleged alcohol-related hazing incident
A Bowling Green State University (BGSU) sophomore died Sunday following an alleged hazing incident that involved alcohol, a family attorney said, …
2021 MAAC women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 MAAC Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
2021 American Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 AAC Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
Entertainment
Dustin Diamond Was Never Legally Married, Despite Saying He Was
Dustin Diamond was never married to Jennifer Misner — despite publicly claiming they were husband and wife — …
‘Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel’ Triggers Bizarre Tips to LAPD
The Netflix docuseries on L.A.’s mysterious Cecil Hotel is triggering a flood of new, and bizarre, theories on …
UFC’s Andrei Arlovski Shoots Down Retiring at Age 42, ‘F*** No!’
UFC star Andrei Arlovski — the former heavyweight champion — says he has NO PLANS to retire at …
Guess Who This Bow Baby Turned Into!
Before this smiling sweetheart was starring as one half of a dynamic sister duo, she was just another …
Meghan Markle Accuses Royal Family of Racism Over Archie Concerns
Meghan Markle accused members of the Royal Family of shocking racism … with Oprah’s interview delivering the goods …
Pepe Le Pew Axed from ‘Space Jam’ Sequel, Even Before Controversy
Pepe Le Pew’s problematic behavior appears to have been something Warner Bros. was well aware of before he …
LeBron James Wishy-Washy on Whether He’ll Get Vaccinated
LeBron James was just asked if he would get a COVID-19 vaccine when he’s able to — and …
Bethenny Frankel Mocks Meghan Markle’s ‘Plight’ Before Oprah Interview
Meghan Markle’s struggles adjusting to Royal life is getting ZERO sympathy from someone from in the ‘Real Housewives’ …
Jerry Springer Performs Elvis’ ‘Love Me Tender’ Again on a Whim
Jerry Springer revisited his pre-pandemic tradition of singing a famous Elvis tune for the King’s birthday — albeit …
Sports News
Serena Williams backs Meghan Markle, jabs media after Oprah Winfrey interview
Serena Williams expressed her support for Meghan Markle as the Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry, …
2021 Patriot League women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Patriot League women’s basketball tournament will determine which teams get an automatic bid to the NCAA …
2021 MAAC women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 MAAC Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
2021 American Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 AAC Conference women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA …
College players will need to opt-in to upcoming WNBA draft
The WNBA and the Players’ Association have agreed to an opt-in process for this season’s draft, the league …
Blake Griffin agrees to deal with Nets
Blake Griffin is joining the collection of stars in Brooklyn.
Oregon clinches Pac-12 title with 80-67 over Oregon State
Will Richardson scored a career-high 22 points and Oregon made a season-high 15 3-pointers in beating Oregon State …
No. 4 Stanford routs No. 9 UCLA to win Pac 12 title
Red and white confetti littered the basketball court inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Sunday night, Erica …
No. 15 Texas keeps road roll going with 76-64 win over TCU
Andrew Jones and the Texas Longhorns took a busy bonus week of Big 12 road games and turned …