YouTube star Jake Paul took a swipe at UFC fighter Conor McGregor on Saturday after he was knocked out in the second round at UFC 257.
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Local News
Lawmakers considering aerial herbicide ban
STATEWIDE- Lawmakers are seeking to ban aerial spraying of some herbicides in Maine’s forests.
Lawmakers discuss getting rid of the S.A.T.
STATEWIDE- State lawmakers are looking to eliminate the S.A.T as a method for assessing student performance.
Century old farmhouse destroyed by fire
BROWNVILLE — Firefighters from all over Piscataquis County battled a blaze that destroyed a more than century old …
A new renters voucher program will help families if passed
STATEWIDE — Right now up to 25,000 Maine households are on a 3-5 year waiting list for federal …
Unemployment benefits may be available to independent contractors
STATEWIDE — Extended unemployment benefits end on March 14th.
Local recovery center doing what they can to save lives
BREWER — Bangor Area Recovery Network, better known as the “BARN,” is helping people fight addiction every day.
Officials share tips for fire prevention and how to get out safely
STATEWIDE – Following last week’s fatal fires, safety officials are sharing tips on how to prevent house fires.
Good Shepherd Food Bank provides partners with grants
STATEWIDE – Good Shepherd Food Bank is providing some of its current partners with funding.
Mills: Maine teachers and child care providers now vaccine eligible
STATEWIDE — Teachers and child care providers in Maine are now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccinations regardless of their …
National News
Biden’s US-Mexico border pullback creating ‘roads for the cartels,’ Arizona sheriff says: report
The U.S.-Mexico border region in Arizona is becoming less secure since President Biden took office, a sheriff is …
Biden vs. Texas: What the public cares about are vaccines and results
Washington is obsessed with process arguments, while Americans want to know when they can get vaccinated
Oldest known mummification how-to guide reveals gruesome embalming details
An ancient Egyptian papyrus version of “Mummification for Dummies” has been revealed by a Danish Egyptologist as the …
Two SUVs breached US-Mexico border in California – then crashed, burned in separate accidents: reports
Two SUVs involved in separate accidents in California on Tuesday entered the U.S. from Mexico through a 10-foot …
Johnson plans to delay $1.9T COVID relief bill by having all 600 pages read
Sen. Ron Johnson, R- Wis., said in an interview Wednesday that he plans on delaying the vote on …
Sweden: Terrorism eyed after ax attack injures 8
A man armed with an ax attacked and injured eight people in a southern Swedish town Wednesday before …
Tennessee joint operation recovers 150 missing kids
A total of 150 missing children from Tennessee have been recovered during a months-long joint law enforcement operation, according …
Chris D’Elia issues denial after lawsuit accuses comedian of sexually exploiting teen
Comedian Chris D’Elia has been accused of soliciting child pornography and engaging in sexual relations with a 17-year-old.
Cuomo rips de Blasio, NYC amid apology over sex harassment claims
Gov. Andrew Cuomo took time to take a swipe at Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City …
Entertainment
Roy Jones Jr. Says He’ll ‘Probably’ Fight Again, Gunning to Box Anderson Silva
52-year-old Roy Jones Jr. says he’s ready for ANOTHER boxing match after that war with Mike Tyson — …
‘The Real World’ Original Cast Moving Back Into NYC Loft For Reunion
The original cast members from the ‘Real World’ are going back to their roots … for a reunion …
Shaquille O’Neal Destroys Tables, Gets Tag Team Win In Wild AEW Match!
Shaquille O’Neal made his highly-anticipated return to the squared circle at AEW Dynamite on Wednesday … and MAN, …
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship Rocket Explodes Again Upon Landing
Elon Musk has some expensive bugs to fix — another unmanned test flight of a SpaceX rocket he …
Super Bowl LV Was Not A COVID-19 Super-Spreader, Officials Say
Dr. Fauci is gonna sleep well tonight — officials in Florida have determined Super Bowl LV was NOT …
Machine Gun Kelly’s Drummer Robbed and Hit by Car, Hospitalized
Machine Gun Kelly’s drummer got attacked, robbed and hit by a car … according to law enforcement sources, …
Alabama Star WR Jaylen Waddle Says He’d Take Mac Jones Over Tua Tagovailoa At QB
Surprising revelation from Jaylen Waddle … the Alabama star wide receiver and top NFL prospect says he’d prefer …
Paris Hilton-Backed Bill Passes in Utah, Bans Cruel Treatment of Students
Paris Hilton’s feeling proud and thankful about the passing of a Utah bill she testified to support, calling …
Meghan Markle Denies Bullying Claims, Buckingham Palace Investigating
UPDATE 10:45 AM PT — The Queen’s people say they are “clearly very …
Sports News
Britt Reid crash: Lawyer for injured girl’s family releases audio recording of panicked voices
An audio recording released Wednesday reveals the chaotic moments that followed a Feb. 4 crash involving Britt Reid, who …
Joe Montana believes this team will be the next dynasty in the NFL
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs fell short to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl …
Lloyd Pierce’s firing supported by Hawks’ top players: report
Lloyd Pierce’s departure from the Atlanta Hawks on Monday may have shocked the NBA’s coaching community but the …
NBA star’s trustee vote shows race fight in South Carolina
The University of South Carolina’s first African American basketball star, a former NBA veteran running unopposed with the …
2021 Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
Jets ‘refuse to take care of their best player’ ahead of free agency, Marcus Maye’s agent says
The New York Jets might have another Jamal Adams situation on their hands.
2021 Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
Despite no combine, NFL releases list of who merited invites
The last NFL event not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic was the 2020 combine in Indianapolis. A year …
Sam Gordon, viral football star, loses bid to have Utah school districts create all-girls teams
Sam Gordon, a football player who went viral on social media after her father put her highlights on YouTube, …