The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to return to school after entering a professional league’s draft.
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Maine sees 500 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Wednesday that 500 new cases of COVID-19 cases have been …
Bar Harbor businesses are back in action
BAR HARBOR — People are out and about at one of Maine’s most popular destinations.
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Tangled Part 2: A Deep Dive into the Data
STATEWIDE — New regulations proposed for Maine’s lobster fishery are the subject of major controversy. Some say they …
Proposed bills would provide $243 million in bond issues to Maine organizations
AUGUSTA — $243 million would be available for Maine organizations through six different bills if approved.
Summer travel expected to increase
BANGOR — The official start of summer is still about two months away, but people are already booking …
Walk in Ellsworth raises awareness for autism
ELLSWORTH – The annual autism awareness walk was held early Tuesday morning at Knowlton Park in Ellsworth.
Man sought in connection to UM threat in custody
FRYEBURG — Police say 20-year-old Afshin Zarechian of Manchester, New Hampshire was taken into custody Tuesday after the …
Proposed bill would help Mainers in transitional phases
AUGUSTA — A bill before the legislature’s Committee on Health and Human Services aims to help people in …
Some lawmakers want a consumer-owned utility company
AUGUSTA — Some state legislators are trying to replace Central Maine Power and Versant Power with a nonprofit …
National News
Burgess Owens rips Stacey Abrams: Insulting to say Black people cannot get ID
House Judiciary Committee member Burgess Owens, R-Utah, said Wednesday that Stacey Abrams’ claim that the Georgia voter ID …
Dan Gainor: Big Tech crushing free speech – this censorship report card reveals growing and dangerous bias
“F.” One letter says everything you need to know about failure in our society. In this case, it’s …
Maxine Waters’ corporate donors silent after ‘get confrontational’ controversy
Powerful companies and groups including Boeing, the National Association of Realtors and General Motors that have donated to Rep. …
McCormick ‘still struggling’ to meet pandemic-fueled demand for Old Bay, CEO says: ‘Demand is just high’
McCormick and Co. is hustling to keep demand for Old Bay at bay.
Late-night hosts sound off on Derek Chauvin verdict: ‘Accountability today is a deterrent for tomorrow’
After the guilty verdict issued in the trial of Derek Chauvin, late-night hosts sounded off on the situation.
After Derek Chauvin verdict, Garland to announce DOJ Minneapolis policing probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland will announce Wednesday that the Justice Department will be conducting an investigation of law …
Stars beat Red Wings, 5-2, extend win streak to 4 games
Rookie Jason Robertson had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Dallas Stars beat …
Irving leads short-handed Nets past Pelicans, 134-129
Kyrie Irving capped a 32-point performance with a tough turnaround jumper, a driving layup through converging defenders and …
Rain, then snow halts game with D’backs leading Reds in 8th
Reds reliever Lucas Sims walked in a run to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 lead over Cincinnati …
Entertainment
Derek Chauvin Takes New Mug Shot in Jail Before Sentencing
This is Derek Chauvin ahead of his first night in jail as a convicted murderer … he had …
Aldon Smith Surrenders To Louisiana Authorities, Poses For Mug Shot
UPDATE 6:04 AM PT — 4/21 — Aldon Smith has turned himself in …
Jake Paul Blasts Daniel Cormier, ‘I’ll Beat the F** Out of Your Fat Ass’
Jake Paul’s moved on from Ben Askren — he’s now threatening UFC legend Daniel Cormier! …
Swae Lee Calls Bro In Jail First Time Since Arrest In Stepdad’s Death
Swae Lee is finally hearing from his brother facing a first-degree murder charge in his father’s death … …
‘RHONJ’ Star Dolores Catania Crashes Jersey Wedding, Leaves Nice Gift
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Dolores Catania knows how to sniff out a good party … …
YouTube Star Kyle Forgeard Arrested for Impersonating Mall Security
YouTube star Kyle Foregeard learned the hard way that allegedly pretending to be a Paul Blart has consequences …
Draymond Green Says Chauvin Verdict Isn’t the End of Bad Cops, More Work to Be Done
Draymond Green says it’s “great” that Derek Chauvin was convicted in the murder of George Floyd — but …
Guess Who This Shocked Tot Turned Into!
Before this shocked tot was a Disney star stealing the screen in musical adventures, she was just another …
Las Vegas Raiders Getting Dragged Over ‘I Can Breathe’ Post After Chauvin Verdict
The Las Vegas Raiders tried to enter the chat after the Derek Chauvin verdict on Tuesday — but …
Sports News
Stars beat Red Wings, 5-2, extend win streak to 4 games
Rookie Jason Robertson had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Dallas Stars beat …
Irving leads short-handed Nets past Pelicans, 134-129
Kyrie Irving capped a 32-point performance with a tough turnaround jumper, a driving layup through converging defenders and …
Rain, then snow halts game with D’backs leading Reds in 8th
Reds reliever Lucas Sims walked in a run to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 5-4 lead over Cincinnati …
Knicks beat Hornets 109-97, run winning streak to 7 games
RJ Barrett scored 18 of his 24 points in the third quarter and the New York Knicks beat …
Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night
Jake Arrieta delivered. Eric Sogard scored on a daring dash. Jason Heyward set up another run with a …
Carter scores first with Pittsburgh in 7-6 win over Devils
Jeff Carter picked up his first goal in Pittsburgh as part of a first-period deluge and the Penguins …
Yanks stop 5-game skid, beat Braves 3-1 on wild pitch, walk
The New York Yankees broke their five-game losing streak with little offense, getting a run-scoring wild pitch and …
Bennett scores two goals, Knight makes 33 saves in NHL debut
Sam Bennett scored two goals and Spencer Knight made 33 saves in his NHL debut to lift the …
Bailey, Beauvillier lead Islanders to 6-1 win over Rangers
Josh Bailey scored twice, Anthony Beauvillier had a goal and three assists, and the New York Islanders beat …