Levi Lewis passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more in less than three quarters, and No. 23 Louisiana-Lafayette routed winless Louisiana-Monroe 70-20 on Saturday.
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Local News
Bald eagles found with lead poisoning
FREEDOM (WGME) — Conservationists are reminding hunters to be aware of the ammo they use and its potential effect …
Bernie’s mittens have Maine connection
SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) — A week after president Biden’s inauguration, a picture of Sen. Bernie Sanders sitting on …
Maine’s 2nd marijuana testing lab opens
PORTLAND (WGME) — A second facility now has the green light to test adult-use cannabis in Maine.
US CDC: Lyme disease underreported
NATIONWIDE — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published new data showing there are 10 times …
Facebook group aims boost peoples’ spirits during pandemic
BANGOR — Bangor resident Shawna Oliver, owner of Lean Into Fear Coaching, wants to boost peoples’ spirits.
Hospice volunteers want to debunk myths about hospice care
BANGOR — There may be myths around hospice care, but Hospice Volunteers of Hancock County want to change …
Local farmers market tries curbside pickup
HAMPDEN — Curbside pickup has grown in popularity over the past year. Now, a local farmers market is …
Maine sees 462 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 464 more Mainers have contracted COVID-19 and …
What have we learned about COVID-19 in the last year?
BANGOR — It’s been almost one year since the first COVID-19 case appeared in the United States.
National News
New Jays OF Springer sees echoes of Astros in Toronto’s core
George Springer thinks Toronto’s promising young core is similar to the group he played with that led Houston …
Proud Boys leader was informer for federal, local law enforcement: report
Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the far-right Proud Boys group, was an informer for federal and local law …
NHL GM steps behind the bench after entire coaching staff forced to isolate per COVID-19 protocols
It’s not often in sports where a team’s general manager steps out from behind the shadows of the …
L.A. Times’ special Kamala Harris section called out by media critics: ‘Blatant PR campaign’
The Los Angeles Times’ fawning coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris has been labeled “inappropriate and disappointing” by …
Game or no game, NBA All-Star voting starts Thursday
NBA All-Star voting opens Thursday, without any final determination yet if there will be an actual All-Star Game …
NFL picks 3 honorary captains, Amanda Gorman for coin toss
The NFL has selected three people who have served during the coronavirus pandemic as honorary captains for the …
Police raid Russian opposition leader Navalny’s apartment, offices
Moscow police launched a series of raids Wednesday on apartments and offices of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei …
First GMC HUMMER EV could raise millions at charity auction
GMC will auction the first HUMMER EV at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in March to raise money for …
Kerry says coal workers fed ‘false narrative’ that climate policies are killing their jobs
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Tuesday that coal workers and those in other fossil fuel industries have …
Entertainment
Pamela Anderson Marries Her Bodyguard, Fell In Love in Lockdown
Pamela Anderson tied the knot — for the fifth time — and this time she said “I Do” …
Tim Robbins Files for Divorce from Gratiela Brancusi
Tim Robbins has filed for divorce, which comes as a surprise … because we didn’t know he was …
Chester Bennington’s Widow Files for Divorce 1 Year After Marriage
Talinda Bennington has filed for divorce 1 year after tying the knot again … TMZ has learned. …
Michael Strahan Tests Positive for COVID-19
Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 … TMZ has learned. Sources connected …
NBA Star Jamal Murray Fined $25k After Uppercutting Opponent’s Groin
UPDATE 10:35 AM PT — The NBA has handed down its punishment for …
Chad Wheeler Police Report, GF Told Cops He’s Off His Bipolar Meds and ‘Snapped’
Chad Wheeler’s girlfriend told police … the NFL player had stopped taking his medication for Bi-Polar disorder in …
Idaho Woman Says She Dresses in ‘Muslim’ Garb to Avoid Mask Wearing
An Idaho woman showed up to a city council meeting dressed in what she described as Muslim attire, …
Tom Brady Almost Changed Jersey Number After Joining Bucs, #7 For 7 Rings!
Can you imagine if TB12 became TB7?!?!? Tom Brady was VERY close to …
Bernie Sanders Inauguration Bobblehead Sales Explode, Triggers Big Donation
The Bernie Sanders bobblehead is ON FIRE — with roughly 20,000 people snatching up the special Inauguration Day …
Sports News
Serena Williams admits some of her 23 Grand Slam trophies might have been ‘taken’
Serena Williams is on her way to tying the record for the most Grand Slam titles by either …
Michael Jordan’s ‘Catch 23’ wins sailfish tournament title in Florida
NBA icon Michael Jordan won six championships while starring for the Chicago Bulls over his illustrious career. Now, …
Curt Schilling blasts Baseball Hall of Fame after falling short, requests off 2022 ballot
Curt Schilling, a three-time World Series champion, fell 16 votes shy of the 75% mark that would have …
Packers’ Aaron Rodgers clarifies postgame remarks about his future
All-Pro quarterback Aaron Rodgers says “I don’t think there’s any reason why I wouldn’t be back” with the …
American Magic relaunches Patriot after rapid repairs in NZ
U.S. challenger American Magic returned its racing yacht Patriot to the water Wednesday just 10 days after a …
Josi gives Predators 3-2 win over Blackhawks in OT
Roman Josi saw an opening and took it.
Wall scores 24 to lead Rockets over Wizards 107-88
On a minutes restriction because of a sore knee, Houston’s John Wall had to wait until the seven-minute …
Gibson stops 31 shots in Ducks’ 1-0 win over Coyotes
John Gibson stopped 31 shots for his second shutout in four starts, Danton Heinen scored and the Anaheim …
Winnipeg rallies from 2-goal deficit, beats Edmonton 6-4
Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and three assists and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit and …