The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as the first Black female official in league history. She will work games during the 2021 season.
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Maine CDC reports 403 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Thursday that 403 new cases of COVID-19 cases have been …
Lawmakers want to prohibit firearms at all voting places
STATEWIDE — Lawmakers are working on a bill that will allow municipalities to prohibit firearms at all polling …
Bangor transit hub construction to begin in the summer
BANGOR — City councilors are taking the next step in building a new transit hub in Pickering Square.
Restitutions being held for some Mainers
STATEWIDE — Crime victims in Maine may have money waiting for them in restitutions.
Online Stephen King film festival starts Friday
BANGOR — For the first time, a number of film adaptations of Stephen King’s short stories will be …
Tangled Part Three- The Potential Trickle Down Effect
STATEWIDE — The fate of the Maine lobster industry and conservationists’ effort to save the right whale are …
Bills aims to allow hunting on Sundays
AUGUSTA — State lawmakers are proposing several bills that set sights on allowing hunting in Maine on Sundays.
$135 million approved for Moosehead Lake ski resort
GREENVILLE/BANGOR — The Finance Authority of Maine has approved $135 million in bonds to develop a ski resort …
Bangor Funplex reopens with new attractions
BANGOR — A portion of a Bangor arcade that has been closed since the pandemic began has officially …
National News
Hugh Jackman issues statement about Scott Rudin’s bullying allegations
Hugh Jackman has issued a statement about Scott Rudin amid the producer’s ongoing bullying scandal.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares drought emergency in 2 counties
Standing in the dry, cracked bottom of Lake Mendocino, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency Wednesday in …
Ex-NFL player turned Army Ranger on LeBron James’ anti-cop tweet: ‘Tragedy’ to see sports politicized
A former New England Patriots player turned Army Ranger reacted to LeBron James’ recent anti-cop tweet on Thursday …
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith talks rookie expectations, size concerns and more ahead of 2021 NFL Draft
DeVonta Smith will be stepping on the biggest stage of his life yet next week when he attends …
Columbus shooting: Protesters call for abolition, defunding of law enforcement, reports say
Protesters gathered again in Columbus to demonstrate against the fatal officer-involved shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant, chanting her name and calling for the defunding of the …
Ezra Furman announces she’s a trans woman and mother: ‘I am very proud’
Singer Ezra Furman has announced she’s a trans woman and a mom.
St. Louis couple who aimed guns at protestors want grand jury to take a new look at their case
A St. Louis husband and wife facing criminal charges for waving guns at racial injustice protesters last summer …
‘The Price Is Right’ sees two contestants make history with lucky spins at the Big Wheel
Two lucky contestants made history on “The Price Is Right” Wednesday with near-perfect spins on the infamous Big …
North Dakota Gov. Burgum vetoes transgender sports ban, following similar veto by South Dakota’s Noem
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would ban transgender girls from playing in girls …
Entertainment
Floyd Mayweather Gunning to Box Logan Paul on June 5 in Miami, Sunday Fight!
Floyd Mayweather is zeroing in on a date and location to fight Logan Paul — and multiple sources …
Cardi B Looking to Lock Down Rights to Her Own Beauty Line
Cardi B seems to be looking to break into the beauty biz — and it looks like she …
Antonio Brown Settles Sexual Assault Case with Accuser Britney Taylor, Both Sides Say
UPDATE 9:26 AM PT — Britney Taylor’s attorney has confirmed to TMZ Sports …
Paris Jackson Set to Appear in Next ‘American Horror Story’
How’s this for scary good — Paris Jackson just upped her acting game after landing a role in …
Pretty Ricky’s Baby Blue Tried Grabbing Gun During Robbery, Still in ICU
Baby Blue was trying to protect his cousin when he got shot during a robbery attempt, and the …
UFC’s Rose Namajunas Pumped for Ronda Rousey, ‘Gonna Be a Great Mom!’
“I think they’re awesome people and I can’t wait to see what the baby’s gonna look like! …
Kitana in ‘Mortal Kombat’ Movie ‘Memba Her?!
Brooklyn-born model and actress Talisa Soto was in her 20s when she landed the role as the butt-kicking …
Ex-North Carolina Cop Dodges Charges in Police Dog Choking Incident
The former North Carolina cop captured on video hanging a K-9 by its leash will not face criminal …
LeBron James Under Fire For ‘You’re Next’ Post, ‘Disgraceful And Dangerous’
A U.S. senator is accusing LeBron James of “inciting violence” against a police officer after the NBA superstar …
Sports News
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith talks rookie expectations, size concerns and more ahead of 2021 NFL Draft
DeVonta Smith will be stepping on the biggest stage of his life yet next week when he attends …
Gomber lifts Rockies 6-3, Astros’ 9th loss in 10 games
Austin Gomber got his first victory for the Colorado Rockies, allowing two hits over six innings to beat …
Whitlock calls out LeBron James for selective outrage
Jason Whitlock, the sports columnist, on Wednesday joined the social media storm that followed a tweet by NBA …
Paul, Booker lead Suns past undermanned 76ers, 116-113
Chris Paul scored 28 points, Devin Booker had 19 and Mikal Bridges 18 to lead the Phoenix Suns …
Raptors ride strong 3rd quarter to 114-103 win over Nets
Pascal Siakam had 27 points and nine rebounds, OG Anunoby scored 25 points and the Toronto Raptors seized …
Top quarterback prospect told NFL teams he’s managing epilepsy
Justin Fields is one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft class, but general managers …
Narvaez, Peterson homer, Brewers win 4-2 to sweep Padres
Omar Narvaez hit a two-run homer and Jace Peterson added a solo shot for the Milwaukee Brewers, who …
A’s extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th
The Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to 11, rallying from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins …
LeBron James addresses now-deleted tweet: ‘I’m so damn tired of seeing Black people killed by police’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James addressed the backlash he is facing in a now-deleted tweet when he …