After he got injured a decade ago, Wilkin Castillo never gave up on his baseball career – and his belief in himself finally paid off Saturday.
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Local News
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.
Old Town police 1st in Maine to be accredited
OLD TOWN – The Old Town Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in Maine to achieve …
Help available for veterans struggling during holidays
BANGOR – The holiday season can be a tough time of year for some veterans.
Police charge 3 with drug crimes, seize heroin and meth worth $130,000
BANGOR – Three people are facing drug charges after police stopped a car on Interstate 95 just south …
Beauty school collecting toys, donations for kids in need
BANGOR – Empire Beauty School is having an open house for Toys for Tots next Friday as a …
Brewer wins best drinking water honors
BREWER – It’s official: Maine’s best drinking water is in Brewer.
National News
Biden confronted on Ukraine but doesn’t answer, later links Trump to El Paso massacre
Joe Biden performed his own version of a Texas two-step at a campaign stop in San Antonio on Friday …
‘30s star Gracie Fields endured pressure to look glamorous, ‘had all her teeth pulled out,’ book claims
Gracie Fields wasn’t prepared for the drastic makeover she would have to endure when she arrived in New …
Tapeworms: How to tell if you have one
Dr. Manny explains what a tapeworm is, and how you might get one.
8 things to keep out of your garage during winter
Double check and make sure not to accidentally leave these items in your chilly garage!
Todd Rundgren explains why he’s never taken the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame seriously
Todd Rundgren isn’t worried his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination a second thought.
Mall Santas in Russia get into fight in front of kids, allegedly over ‘mafia-style territorial dispute’
Santa just ended up on the naughty list.
Rep. Warren Davidson: The Army-Navy game is ‘America’s Game’ — We could use more of them
It’s one of the oldest rivalries in college sports. The Army-Navy sets a tone of sportsmanship that’s too …
Lindsay de Feliz, best-selling author, found dead in Dominican Republic in shallow grave: reports
A best-selling British author has become the latest victim of deadly violence in the Dominican Republic, according to …
Mike Kerrigan: What a rock song — and a cat — taught me about love
I thought I was not a cat person, but I was wrong. I just hadn’t met Juliet yet.
Entertainment
Kanye West & Joel Osteen Talking Religious Road Show
Kanye West and Joel Osteen know a good thing when they see it, and after a massive success …
Richard Grieco Breaks Down During Airport Bust for Public Intoxication
“21 Jump Street” star Richard Grieco doesn’t react well when the cuffs are getting slapped on him, as …
Plaxico Burress Says Eli Manning Will Play in 2020, Will Be 1st Ballot HOFer
Don’t stick a fork in Eli Manning just yet — his friend and ex-teammate, Plaxico Burress, is adamant …
Chase Young Says ‘Plan’ Is To Return to OSU, Not Thinking About Draft
Ohio State superstar Chase Young — the projected #1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft — says …
Jamie Foxx Rings in 52nd Birthday by Chugging Tequila with Lil Jon
Jamie Foxx was in the mood to go, go, go to town on a bottle of tequila with …
Charles Oakley Says Patrick Ewing Isn’t Right Fit For Knicks Job
Charles Oakley says even though the dude’s a LEGEND in New York, Patrick Ewing simply ain’t the right …
Boxer Teofimo Lopez Says He’s Gonna Slap the S**t Outta Vasyl Lomachenko
Teofimo Lopez says the violence won’t end when the bell rings Saturday night … ’cause he’s promising to …
Drew Lock Is Denver Broncos’ Future, Says Teammate Justin Simmons
Stop the search for a franchise QB, Denver … Broncos stud Justin Simmons tells TMZ Sports Drew Lock …
Steamy Stars In Hot Tubs … Turn Up The Heat!
Even though the temperature is dropping, celebs are still finding ways to keep things hot … and taking …
Sports News
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 …
Tom Brady challenges Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson to foot-race after record-breaking night: ‘Who’s buying the PPV?’
Baltimore Raven’s Lamar Jackson might be the fastest quarterback in the league, breaking Michael Vick’s single-season record for …
New York City strip club sees uptick in foot traffic when this team plays the Knicks
Madison Square Garden is the Mecca of basketball and when teams are in town to face the New …
Ravens top Jets 42-21, clinch AFC North title on huge night for QB Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes, scurried into the NFL record book and guided the Baltimore Ravens to …
David Stern, former NBA commissioner, undergoes emergency surgery after brain hemorrhage
Former NBA Commissioner David Stern, who guided the league through a remarkable period of growth in popularity, suffered …
Retired NHL goalie Tim Thomas reveals horrific consequences of brain damage
Former NHL goaltender Tim Thomas said Thursday that his post-concussion syndrome symptoms were so severe that he couldn’t …