Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri described the moment he was in the middle of a confrontation with a California sheriff’s deputy moments after the team won the 2019 NBA championship.
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Local News
Students enrolling in UMaine System at fast pace
ORONO — College decision time is just around the corner, but the University of Maine System is already …
Rep. Jared Golden supports bringing troops home
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jared Golden is supporting President Joe Biden’s call to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by …
Patriots Day celebrated in Brewer
BREWER — April 19th is Patriots Day, a day that commemorates the 246th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War.
College to require vaccinations for fall semester
BAR HARBOR — The College of the Atlantic plans to require students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated …
Time is now for passenger rail service, group says
AUGUSTA — Passenger rail expansion supporters say it’s a sure-fire economic development tool.
Green power initiative to continue
AUGUSTA (AP) — An initiative that allows electricity customers to pay more on their bills to make sure …
More people clamming but finding fewer clams
STATEWIDE (AP) — More New Englanders have dug in the tidal mudflats during the last year, but they’re finding …
Browntail moth population expected to increase
STATEWIDE (WGME) — Maine could be in for a bad insect invasion this summer. Brown tail moth caterpillars …
New herbal tea, smoothie shop coming soon
BANGOR — A new herbal tea and healthy smoothie store is making its way to Bangor.
National News
Tomi Lahren blasts ‘vile excuse for a human being’ Maxine Waters for ‘inciting violence’ in Minnesota
Fox Nation host Tomi Lahren reacted on “The Story” Monday to Republican calls for Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., …
To ‘better reflect’ CDC guidelines State Dept will ramp up ‘Do Not Travel’ advisories to 80% of countries
The State Department announced Monday it plans to update its travel advisories this week to “better reflect” travel health …
Andrew Yang leading NYC Democratic mayoral primary field with 2 months to go: poll
Andrew Yang remains the frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor with just over two months to …
NY man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at police officers federally charged
A man who threw a Molotov cocktail and bleach at New York City police officers is facing a federal attempted arson …
Trump to Hannity: GOP must run on ‘MAGA’ agenda if they want to retake Congress in 2022
In an exclusive, hour-long interview with Fox News, former President Donald J. Trump will tell host Sean Hannity …
Coast Guard suspending search for 8 missing Seacor Power disaster victims, with 5 bodies recovered
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its search for eight missing crewmembers of the overturned Seacor Power ship, after finding a …
GOP congresswoman fires back after Pelosi calls her ‘that woman’
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., on Monday responded to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s comments calling the Michigan lawmaker “that …
PBS’ Yamiche Alcindor mocked for saying Chauvin defense ‘in direct contradiction’ to prosecution
PBS NewsHour correspondent Yamiche Alcindor raised eyebrows for the novel analysis she provided during the Derek Chauvin trial.
Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died of natural causes after Capitol riot, examiner says
U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes the day after he confronted rioters during the …
Entertainment
Bryce Hall Sued for Bar Brawl, Allegedly Motivated by Racism
Bryce Hall and his boys are getting sued for throwing down in a Mexican restaurant in L.A., and …
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Snuggle Up on Beach Dates
Travis Barker’s using Kourtney Kardashian as his sun block … snuggling up with his GF for some serious …
Demi Lovato to Fro-Yo Shop, ‘You Don’t Wanna Mess with Me’
Demi Lovato isn’t backing down in her diet food war with a frozen yogurt shop — she’s now …
Sam Darnold Mourns Death Of Former USC Teammate Chris Brown, ‘Greatest Dude EVER’
NFL star Sam Darnold was crushed to learn his former USC teammate Chris Brown died over the weekend …
Derek Chauvin Defense Closing Argument: He Acted Reasonably During Floyd Arrest
Derek Chauvin’s defense attorney says his actions as a police officer were reasonable if one takes into account …
Deshaun Watson’s GF Jilly Anais Still riding with QB Despite Allegations
Deshaun Watson’s girlfriend is making it abundantly clear she’s sticking with the quarterback despite the NFL star’s massage …
Tesla Autopilot Program Should Continue Despite Fatal Crash, Says Sandy Munro
Renowned automotive engineer Sandy Munro believes it would be criminal for Tesla to hit the pause button on …
Demi Lovato Doubles Down on Fro-Yo Shop for Advertising ‘Diet’ Options
UPDATE 11:30 AM PT — 4/19 — Demi and The Bigg Chill are …
Aldon Smith Wanted By Louisiana Cops After Alleged Coffee Shop Battery
Cops in Louisiana are on the hunt for Aldon Smith … they say the new Seahawks pass rusher …
Sports News
Alex Smith announces retirement after 16-year NFL career
Longtime quarterback Alex Smith announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.
Winners and losers in Super League plan for European soccer
The plan for a Super League is shaping up as perhaps the most polarizing idea in European soccer …
Cincinnati Bengals reveal new uniforms
The Cincinnati Bengals revealed their new uniforms on Monday.
Tottenham fires manager Jose Mourinho after 17 months
Tottenham fired Jose Mourinho on Monday after only 17 months in charge, and just as he was preparing …
Intensity up as Dodgers, Padres start season series
The Dodgers and Padres weren’t about to pace themselves.
Canucks top Leafs 3-2 in OT in return from COVID layoff
The Vancouver Canucks returned to the ice after a COVID-19 outbreak prompted nearly four weeks of worrying, wondering …
NFL offseason programs begin with mixed player involvement
With groups of players from 20 NFL teams saying they will skip in-person attendance, voluntary offseason programs began …
Leonard returns, Clippers rout Timberwolves 124-105
Paul George led five starters in double figures with 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the …
Deshaun Watson fires back at 22 accusers with ‘money grab’ claim
The sexual misconduct and harassment case involving Deshaun Watson is only getting uglier.