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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Actors share lives in new Penobscot Theatre show
BANGOR — Humor, heart and a live Zoom performance — Penobscot Theatre is bringing a unique show to town
Court system backlog being addressed
AUGUSTA (WGME) — There s a major backlog for the state’ s criminal justice system due to the …
New data shows where radon levels are elevated
PORTLAND (WGME) — New data shows elevated radon levels in Maine homes — especially in the southwest part …
Skater rescued after falling through ice
OXFORD (WGME) — An Oxford man is lucky to be alive after falling through the ice Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: Hodgdon teen found safe, sheriff’s office says
UPDATE: The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office said at 11 a.m. Hayloe was located safe. Original story below.
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Maine CDC: 675 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Thursday another 675 cases of COVID-19 have been reported …
Buyer announced for Fiberight facility
HAMPDEN — The Coastal Resources of Maine waste facility in Hampden is expected to have a new owner …
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Bangor school board discusses superintendent search
BANGOR — The Bangor School Committee has revealed a timeline for when they expect to hire a new …
UMaine students create resource for school teachers
ORONO – Students in the University of Maine’s outdoor leadership program are helping kindergarten to twelfth grade educators.
National News
Anonymous pizza donations in Ohio town prompt pizzeria to consider ‘city-wide pizza party’
Everyone loves a pizza party, even when they don’t know who started it.
PA woman accused of stealing laptop from Pelosi’s office during Capitol riot released to home confinement
A Pennsylvania woman accused of stealing a laptop from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office as rioters stormed the …
Coronavirus pandemic impacts lettuce industry as farmworkers brace for busy season
Farmers across Southwestern Arizona are hard at work harvesting much of the country’s lettuce supply during their busiest …
Deb Haaland: What to know about Biden’s Secretary of the Interior nominee
The New Mexico House Democrat that President Biden has picked to lead the Department of the Interior will be — if confirmed …
US attorneys oppose Mossimo Giannulli’s request to serve prison sentence at home as he awaits court verdict
U.S. attorneys have opposed Mossimo Giannulli’s request to leave prison early and serve out the remainder of his five-month sentence at …
Psaki hints Biden may skip bipartisan deal on COVID-19 if needed: ‘Not going to take any tools off the table’
President Biden has signaled that he wants to secure bipartisan support for another coronavirus relief package, but his administration is refusing …
Buttigieg floats gas tax hike despite concern about regressive impact
Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg expressed an openness to a federal gas tax increase in order to pump more money …
Judge: NY lawsuit seeking NRA’s dissolution can go forward
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, filed last August, seeks the NRA’s dissolution under state nonprofit law …
Georgia Corvette lottery winner can’t claim prize because the car is too hot
A Georgia man who won a Corvette in the Georgia Lottery is having trouble finding a car because …
Entertainment
Fireworks, Katy Perry Light Up Washington After Biden’s Inauguration
Joe Biden ended his first night in the White House soaking in a fireworks show over D.C. … …
NBA’s Enes Kanter Dating John D. Rockefeller’s Great-Granddaughter, Ariana
There’s a new lady in NBA center Enes Kanter’s life … and it’s none other than Ariana Rockefeller, …
Dustin Diamond Has Stage 4 Small Cell Carcinoma, Completes First Round of Chemo
Dustin Diamond has completed his first round of chemo after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer … according …
GB Packers Legend Ted Thompson Dead at 68, Drafted Aaron Rodgers and Traded Favre
Ex-Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson — who made some of the most important moves in franchise …
New Lions Coach Dan Campbell Gives Fiery Intro Speech, We’ll Bite Off Knee Caps!
Dan Campbell just had the best introductory news conference EVER … the new Detroit Lions head coach delivered …
Trump Pardons Lil Wayne & Frees Kodak Black, Weezy Gives Thanks
UPDATE 7:43 AM PT — 1/21 — Tunechi’s publicly showing appreciation for his …
Joe Biden’s Inauguration Fireworks Show Used 35,000 Firework Shells
Those bombs bursting in air for President Biden’s Inauguration celebration required tens of thousands of fireworks to ensure …
Floyd Mayweather Is NOT Engaged to Anna Monroe, Despite Giant Diamond Ring
The only ring in Floyd Mayweather’s life is of the boxing kind — not the engagement kind. …
Jake Paul Announces Next Boxing Match, See You April 17!
UPDATE 3:25 PM PT — It appears Paul misspoke … ’cause he’s now …
Sports News
UNLV drops ‘Hey Reb!’ mascot over perceived Confederate ties
UNLV dropped its mascot “Hey Reb!” but will keep the Rebels moniker, the school announced Tuesday.
Sepp Blatter spent a week in an induced coma, daughter says
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter spent a week in an induced coma after having heart surgery in December, …
Why Nick Saban allegedly jumped to Alabama after NFL stint
Before Nick Saban became the uber-successful college football coach, he had a messy breakup with the Miami Dolphins.
Spanish tennis player says she tested positive for COVID-19
A Spanish tennis player ranked in the top 70 who was forced to quarantine in her hotel room …
Jags hire ex-49ers exec Baalke as GM, removing interim tag
The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Trent Baalke as general manager Thursday, removing the interim tag from his title and …
Bill Belichick’s longtime girlfriend takes swipe at Tom Brady in response to Instagram troll
Bill Belichick’s longtime girlfriend Linda Holliday took a swipe at Tom Brady this week after getting into a …
Conor McGregor dismisses multimillion-dollar lawsuit as ‘old news’
Conor McGregor was asked about a multimillion-dollar lawsuit he is facing during the UFC 257 press conference as …
Kim Ng, first female MLB general manager, participates in Biden inauguration ceremony
Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng was among those who participated in President Biden’s inauguration ceremony Wednesday night.
Terry Bradshaw offering up $500,000 and a new Ford F-150 truck in Sunday’s FOX Bet Super 6
The FOX Bet Super 6 is back this Sunday for the NFC Championship Game, as “FOX NFL Sunday” host Terry …