Republican lawmakers on Tuesday slammed Nike over its decision to nix the release of a sneaker that featured an old version of the American flag after Colin Kaepernick reportedly expressed concerns to company officials.
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Local News
Hirundo Wildlife Refuge officials throw a holiday special event
OLD TOWN – Officials from the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge had their first annual holiday special event Saturday with …
25th annual Maine Indian Basketmakers Holiday Market
ORONO – The 25th annual Maine Indian Basketmakers Holiday Market took place all day on Saturday.
Freezing rain being blamed for 11-vehicle interstate pileup
PITTSFIELD – Freezing rain caught drivers by surprise last night and caused a pileup on Interstate 95.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
AUGUSTA – A pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Augusta Friday night.
Man dies in Buckfield crash Friday night
BUCKFIELD – Police are investigating a fatal crash on Streaked Mountain Road in Buckfield Friday night.
Carrillo neighbor heard, ‘Daddy stop. Please, daddy stop’
BELFAST – The stepfather of a little girl who has been convicted of murder in took the …
Community members celebrate Ugly Sweater Day in Ellsworth
ELLSWORTH- Holiday spirit was on display throughout downtown Ellsworth on Friday.
Man charged with unlawful sexual touching found not guilty
BANGOR – Matthew Cook of Bangor was found not guilty Friday of unlawful sexual touching of an 18-year-old …
Fire crews save presents from house fire
SOUTH PORTLAND – Fire crews managed to save a home — and some Christmas presents — Thursday.
National News
Greta Thunberg apologizes for ‘against the wall’ remark, plans a break from climate activism
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, apologized Saturday after telling a crowd of young supporters a day …
Nebraska man on death row for killing 4 – but Texas woman says she’ll marry him: report
A 33-year-old Nebraska man on death row for killing four people within 10 days in 2013 has at …
Trump supporter grabs spotlight at Sanders rally with a message for the president
A protestor took center-stage at an Iowa campaign rally for 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., on …
Nancy Grace: ‘I find it very, very hard to believe’ Jeffrey Epstein killed himself
Former longtime cable news host Nancy Grace said she finds it “hard to believe” but however not “impossible” …
Joe Burrow wins 2019 Heisman Trophy as LSU heads into College Football Playoff
The 2019 Heisman Trophy was awarded to Louisiana State University (LSU) quarterback Joe Burrow on Saturday after he led …
Lawsuit says $44M Ferrari 250 GTO is missing a part
One of the most expensive cars ever sold is at the center of a lawsuit over a missing …
Phone scam: North Dakota father gets call saying his Marine son was killed on active duty
A North Dakota father received a piece of horrible news that left him searching for options after a private …
Dershowitz spars with former law student, CNN analyst over impeachment: ‘C’mon Alan’
Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz debated Democrats’ impeachment push with CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin, who also happened …
California man charged with murder after allegedly forcing girlfriend to induce miscarriage
A California man faces a first degree murder charge after allegedly holding his girlfriend at gun point and forcing …
Entertainment
Sarah Sanders Seems Glad She’s Not Trump’s Mouthpiece Amid Impeachment
Sarah Huckabee Sanders doesn’t seem to regret leaving Trump’s White House one iota — because she looks as …
Kodak Black Claims He Was Brutalized in Prison, Implicates Guards
Kodak Black says he’s been living in hell behind bars, and he seems to be blaming correctional officers …
Orlando Jones Says He Was Fired from ‘American Gods,’ Blames Showrunner
Orlando Jones is putting the new showrunner for “American Gods” on full blast … saying he’s responsible for …
Guy Who Allegedly Slapped TV Reporter’s Butt at Race Arrested
The guy who admitted to slapping a female reporter’s backside while running a 5k race has been arrested. …
Chris Brown Posts More Photos of Newborn Son Aeko, Shows His Face
Chris Brown thinks his newborn son is a chip off the old block … and he can’t help …
Taylor Swift Celebrates 30th Birthday After Jingle Ball Performance
Taylor Swift turned 30 this weekend … and it played like a star-studded Christmas special on network television. …
Antonio Brown’s House Surrounded by Cops for Baby Mama’s ‘Civil Standby’
Antonio Brown was greeted with at least three police squad cars this AM — all because his baby …
Justin and Hailey Bieber Host Charity Event for the Arts
Justin and Hailey Bieber hosted a really great charity event Friday night, benefiting the arts and underprivileged kids. …
Donald and Melania Trump Throw Christmas Party for Members of Congress
Donald and Melania Trump threw a bash at The White House for members of Congress and … well, …
Sports News
Army-Navy Game ‘willing to die’ remark makes many Air Force fans feel overlooked
Every December, when Army takes on Navy in one of college football’s best-loved traditions, many supporters of the …
Joe Burrow wins 2019 Heisman Trophy as LSU heads into College Football Playoff
The 2019 Heisman Trophy was awarded to Louisiana State University (LSU) quarterback Joe Burrow on Saturday after he led …
Bill Belichick reveals he was unimpressed with Rob Gronkowski’s pre-draft visit: he was ‘a shot in the dark’
New England Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick was unimpressed with his first interaction with former tight end Rob …
Josh Donaldson shocks mom with Maserati after she keeps promise to quit smoking
Third baseman Josh Donaldson is giving children everywhere a run for their money when it comes to gift-giving …
PGA officials dismiss Patrick Reed’s caddie following shoving ‘incident’ with Australian spectator
American Patrick Reed will have to look for another caddie for the final session of the Presidents Cup …
Leon Spinks showing ‘small signs of improvement’ in prostate cancer treatment, family says
Leon Spinks, the former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion who in 1978 defeated Muhammad Ali in one of the …
Megan Rapinoe endorses Elizabeth Warren: She’s ‘bold’ and ‘real’
Soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe offered her 2020 endorsement to Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Friday, for “being bold …
Longtime NFL quarterback says it’s unlikely Tom Brady will return next season: ‘Your family is most important’
Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback and ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck is betting against New England Patriots Tom Brady, saying …
New York Giants waive Janoris Jenkins for refusing to acknowledge ‘inappropriate and offensive language’ in tweet to fan
Former New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins was cut Friday morning after the organization said he refused to …