The FIFA Council has approved an expansion of the number of teams participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 24 to 32, citing the “astounding success” of France 2019.
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Local News
Head of the Maine Warden Service to retire
AUGUSTA – After 11 years as the head of the Maine Warden Service, Col. Joel Wilkinson will retire, …
Millinocket man sentenced for stealing firearm
BANGOR – A Millinocket man will spend two years in federal prison for stealing a gun from a …
Authorities seek help in locating a man with multiple warrants
WINN – The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating a man wanted on multiple …
Another Farmington firefighter released from hospital after explosion
PORTLAND – Another one of the firefighters injured in the Farmington gas explosion Monday has been released from …
Dysart’s Restaurant ending overnight hours
HERMON – An iconic truck stop that has been serving hot food 24/7 for decades, will soon close …
Bangor murder trial starts Monday
BANGOR – Prosecutors and a defense team are selecting a jury to hear the case of a local …
Skowhegan mill rate changing after ‘significant’ error
SKOWHEGAN – Tax payers listen up – the Skowhegan property tax rate changed Thursday after town assessors made …
Husson University hosts an opioid awareness event
BANGOR- Have you ever wondered about the warning signs for opioid abuse?
Nonprofit creates life jackets designed for lobstermen
BLUE HILL – Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety is reeling in fisherman to keep them safe …
National News
Chinese salamander that’s nearly 6 feet long is world’s largest amphibian, study says
A new species of Chinese giant salamander has been identified as the world’s largest amphibian, measuring at a …
Lahren blasts new Sanders’ plan: ‘One dangerous step closer to socialism…it’s up to us to stand in his way’
Fox Nation host Tomi Lahren blasted the latest controversial proposals from 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sander I-Vt., …
Hurricane Lorena bears down on Mexico’s Los Cabos
Owners pulled boats from the water and hauled them away on trailers, while shopkeepers put plywood over windows …
Woman confronts Beto on gun confiscation at town hall: ‘I’m here to say, hell no you’re not’
A Colorado woman confronted Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke Thursday on his controversial proposal to go after high-powered …
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West scolded by Wyoming wildlife officials for animal harassment
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were scolded by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department over a video they posted …
Mark Sanford claims Trump’s reelection team is ‘scared’ about his primary challenge
President Trump may be up by more than 80 percentage points over his three GOP presidential primary challengers …
Global Climate Strike kicks off with thousands skipping school or work for demonstrations across the world
The worldwide climate protest partially inspired by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg kicked off Friday in major – and …
Student barred from handing out ‘Jesus loves you’ valentines wins case against Wisconsin college
A federal judge ruled in favor of a Christian student who was told by a Green Bay, Wis. public …
‘Storm Area 51’ raid brings alien ‘community of believers’ to Nevada desert
From the bright lights and bustling streets of downtown Las Vegas’ famous Fremont Street to the dusty and …
Entertainment
Mike Tyson Gives Sideline Fight Clinic to UFC Hall of Famer at NFL Game
What do two fight legends talk about on the sidelines at an NFL game? FIGHTING!! Check out …
Nate Diaz Rips ‘BMF’ Belt Critics, ‘You’re Bitches So Shut The F Up’
Nate Diaz says anyone who has a problem with the UFC creating a special “Baddest Mother F*cker” belt …
Kevin Hart Back Home and Can’t Believe He’s Alive
Kevin Hart has checked out of his in-patient rehab facility and is back home where he’s receiving intensive …
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Run Afoul of Law for Chasing Wyoming Antelopes
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have a lot to learn about living in Wyoming — where the deer …
Aaron Carter’s Family Plan to Get Him Help is Doomed
Aaron Carter’s family thinks they have the perfect plan in place to get their brother some serious help, …
Joe Kennedy III Says Trump Would Fail Elizabeth Warren’s Law Class
Donald Trump wouldn’t stand a chance in Elizabeth Warren’s Harvard Law School class … so says Rep. Joe …
Dana White Says Conor’s Fighting Early 2020, Could Fight Diaz Or Masvidal
Conor McGregor’s getting closer to his UFC return … Dana White says The Notorious will fight early next …
Guess Who This Angelic Girl Turned Into!
Before this praying princess would move on to much wilder things … she was just a girl growing …
‘AGT’ Runner Up Detroit Youth Choir Wants to Record With Big Sean
The Detroit Youth Choir is still feeling good after finishing second on “America’s Got Talent” … so good …
Sports News
Teen battling brain cancer who went viral for touchdown during Nebraska spring game back on football field
A teen battling brain cancer who went viral several years ago for scoring a touchdown during a Nebraska …
FIFA tells Iran women ‘have to be allowed into football stadiums’ after ‘blue girl’ death
FIFA president Gianni Infantino made his organization’s rules very clear to Iran on Thursday.
Dennis Rodman makes bold prediction about Kim Jong Un on ‘Fox & Friends’
Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman made a bold prediction Thursday.
Miami Dolphins’ Raekwon McMillan says ref told him to ‘Stay off Tom’ Brady during Patriots game
A Miami Dolphins linebacker said Wednesday a referee told him to be careful with his hits on New …
Antonio Brown accused of sending ‘intimidating’ text messages to second accuser: report
The NFL received a letter Thursday evening, in which a lawyer claims that embattled New England Patriots star …
Michael Vick recalls his meal order during first dinner with Atlanta Falcons owner
Michael Vick was in an unfamiliar place when he had dinner with Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank for …
New York Jets’ Jamal Adams rips NFL after fine for hit on Baker Mayfield
New York Jets safety Jamal Adams ripped the NFL on social media after he was fined for a …
Eli Manning’s ‘simple’ advice to Daniel Jones as he takes reins as New York Giants quarterback
Eli Manning was asked Wednesday if he had any advice for rookie Daniel Jones who will be making …
Kobe Bryant recalls what then-Charlotte Hornets GM told him before draft day trade: ‘I was triggered’
Kobe Bryant was selected with the No. 13 pick in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets …