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
Fire rips through multiple Old Town buildings
OLD TOWN – Firefighters from several departments worked for hours Saturday night into early Sunday morning for a …
Anah Shriners in Bangor celebrate reopening of shrine
BANGOR – The Anah Shrine in Bangor is back open after being heavily damaged by flooding over the …
Southern Maine man dies in crash
WOODSTOCK – A South Berwick man is dead after a two vehicle crash in Oxford County. According to the …
People “run for their lives” to help Stockton Springs Ambulance Service
STOCKTON SPRINGS- First responders are always there to help us and on Saturday dozens answered the call to …
Pres. Trump to nominate former Rep. Poliquin for federal position
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced Friday President Donald Trump plans to name him to head …
Funding bill for new Maine Maritime training ship advances
CASTINE – A new training vessel could be in the future for Maine Maritime Academy.
Local students join others nationwide for climate change strike
BANGOR – Students from high schools across the state joined students worldwide in exercising their first amendment rights …
Gov. Mills to address the United Nations Monday
AUGUSTA – Monday, Governor Janet Mills will make history again.
Vaping-related illness reported in Maine
AUGUSTA – A case of acute lung illness related to vaping has been reported in Maine.
National News
Student, 10, calls 911 to report drunken school bus driver in Washington state
A Washington state school bus driver was arrested after dropping off a 10-year-old student who called 911 and …
Thomas Jipping: Democrats take partisanship against judicial nominees to new level in Trump era
The Left has weaponized the process, ignoring nominees’ qualifications and focusing on their single common characteristic: the president who …
3 dead, 4 hospitalized in Pittsburgh after ‘medical situation’; victims wearing orange wrist bands: cops
Three people have died and four others were hospitalized in serious to critical condition in Pittsburgh after police …
Florida girl, 6, arrested for battery by school resource officer for temper tantrum: report
A Florida grandmother claims her 6-year-old granddaughter was arrested by a resource officer after throwing a temper tantrum …
Texas 3-year-old dies after being left in hot car, police say
A 3-year-old boy died in Texas on Saturday after his parents left him inside a hot car by …
California woman caught pushing $6,000 worth of stolen quarters in baby stroller, police say
California police saw a woman struggling to push a baby stroller — but it wasn’t a baby she …
Texas man wanted for divorcing his wife without her knowledge
A Texas man is wanted by authorities for divorcing his wife — apparently without her knowledge.
Record calls, iPhone Pro secrets, better TV remote, and more: Tech Q&A
The secrets of the iPhone Pro, a better TV remote, free Microsoft office and much more in this …
Washington Monument elevator briefly breaks down after years of elevator renovations
Days after it reopened to the public, the elevator inside the Washington Monument temporarily broke down on Saturday, park …
Entertainment
Antonio Brown Swears Off NFL and Takes Shot at Robert Kraft
Antonio Brown says he’s quitting the NFL because the league is corrupt and has screwed him out of …
‘Star Trek’ Star Aron Eisenberg Dead at 50
Aron Eisenberg, the actor who played Nog in “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” is dead. Eisenberg, who …
Britney Spears Conservatorship Remains with Jamie
Jamie Spears withstood a fierce challenge by ex-wife Lynne Spears in the conservatorship battle over Britney … TMZ …
Trump Straws Selling Like Crazy, 1 Million MAGA Hats Sold
Donald Trump has more numbers to brag about — his Trump Straws are selling like hotcakes, quickly approaching …
Warren Moon Says Donovan McNabb Is A Hall Of Famer, No Need To Campaign!
Warren Moon has a message for Donovan McNabb … you WILL be a Hall of Famer — so …
WWE’s Xavier Woods Shares Horrifying Story About Real Gruesome Wrestling Injury 💀
Think wrestling is a bunch of phony hogwash?? Gather ’round, naysayers, ’cause it’s “💀HORRIFYING REAL INJURY STORYTIME 💀” …
Bucks Owner Wes Edens Wants Giannis For Life, ‘Such A Special Person’
Milwaukee Bucks Owner Wes Edens obviously isn’t afraid of commitment … because he just told our cameras he’s …
Tommy Chong Says Don’t Ban Vapes, Just Smoke Weed
Tommy Chong says banning flavored vapes is a fool’s errand, and the proper response to the recent spate …
NFL’s Donald Penn Unloading $5.2 Mil L.A. Mansion After Move to Redskins
Donald Penn’s got a new home in the NFL … and now he’s trying to get rid of …
Sports News
Gunfire at Philadelphia high school football game leaves 2 teens wounded: reports
Two teenagers were shot during a high school football game in Philadelphia on Friday night, according to reports.
Patriots release Antonio Brown after claims of sexual misconduct, intimidation of accuser
The New England Patriots released wide receiver Antonio Brown on Friday, 11 days after he formally joined the club following …
University of Iowa to probe band members’ claims of verbal abuse, sexual harassment by Iowa State fans
The University of Iowa has reopened an investigation into allegations by members of the school’s marching band that they …
Miami Marlins’ Austin Dean shows off dead aim in delivering perfect throw at fans’ beer can pyramid
Miami Marlins left fielder Austin Dean proved he’s a chip off the old block.
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Gardner Minshew did ‘damn near anything’ to lengthen college football career
The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew would do “damn near anything” to play more football, revealing during …
Youth sports officials and referees quitting at record rates, blaming unruly parents
Youth sports officials and referees are throwing in their whistles at record rates, Brian Kilmeade reported Friday on “Fox …
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 …
Tom Brady complains about refs during Thursday’s Jaguars-Titans game: ‘Too many penalties. Just let us play!!!!’
What do NFL players do during a night off? If they’re Tom Brady, they watch the Thursday night …
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 …