Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill appeared to take issue Tuesday with the NBA’s health and safety protocol to mitigate the risk of contracting the coronavirus.
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Local News
New Vineyard house fire leaves one dead
NEW VINEYARD – – A house fire claimed the life of a 51-year-old man in New Vineyard.
Restaurant opens amidst pandemic
BREWER — Many businesses have suffered or even closed during the pandemic. However, that didn’t stop a group …
RSU 22 moms create a petition to get kids back in school
HAMPDEN — Students at a local school district could see changes this fall.
Appropriations Committee OKs $125 million supplemental budget
AUGUSTA — The legislature’s Appropriations Committee on Thursday night approved the nearly $125 million supplemental budget.
Exeter drug bust yields 4 arrests
EXETER — Four people were arrested in Exeter Thursday after allegedly selling crack cocaine and fentanyl to undercover drug …
COVID-19 cases rise at Penobscot County Jail
BANGOR — There are more cases of COVID-19 at the Penobscot County Jail.
St. Joseph Hospital drive-thru recruitment event coming up
BANGOR – – Looking for a job? St. Joseph Hospital might be the place you want to visit.
Acts of Kindness program expanded
HOLDEN – – If Holden police pull you over, you just might get more than you expected.
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New unemployment claims drop below 2,000
STATEWIDE — New claims for state unemployment insurance in Maine have dipped below 2,000 for the first time in …
National News
Matthew McConaughey shares his dad’s advice on pursuit of acting: Don’t ‘half-a– it’
Matthew McConaughey said he had “many doubts” when he was starting out as an actor in an interview that …
With Oprah’s Meghan and Harry interview airing Sunday, some critics already sick of royal mania
Even after they quit their official British royal family duties and self-exiled to the United States, there’s still …
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Top 25 teams clash Sunday on final day of Big Ten regular season
Louis Farrakhan vaccine claims posted to Twitter, Facebook despite misinformation policies
Big Tech has been allowing Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan to share allegedly false claims about coronavirus vaccines despite …
Cuomo accuser Lindsey Boylan reacts to newest allegations: ‘Resign you disgusting monster’
Andrew Cuomo accuser Lindsey Boylan reacted quickly Saturday night after two more women came forward with sexual misconduct …
David Bowie’s son Duncan Jones details his new graphic novel ‘Madi’: It ‘has meant the world to me’
The filmmaker is the son of legendary singer David Bowie, who passed away in 2016 at age 69.
‘West Side Story’ star George Chakiris recalls working with Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood: ‘I’m very lucky’
George Chakiris won a “Best Supporting Actor” Oscar for his role as Bernardo in “West Side Story.”
New McDonald’s drive-thru is using AI technology to take orders, make suggestions
McDonald’s, one of the pioneers of modern fast food, has decided to step it up when it comes to …
Cuomo sexual harassment scandal may be overshadowing NY’s nursing home deaths, some critics worry
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing home deaths at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic may be …
Entertainment
Rush Limbaugh’s Death Certificate Says ‘Greatest Radio Host of All Time’
Rush Limbaugh is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to radio hosts, and if you don’t believe that … …
Tessica Brown Imposter Shut Down by GoFundMe After Fake Hospital Bill
Tessica Brown tried getting out of another sticky situation by crowdfunding … or at least that’s what an …
Jeff George Jr. ‘Willing To Put Life On The Line’ To Follow In Dad’s NFL Footsteps
Jeff George Jr. says he’s so hellbent on following in his famous dad’s NFL footsteps … he’s straight-up …
Boxing Star David Benavidez’s Gunning For Canelo Alvarez Fight, ‘I’ll Knock Him Out!’
“I’ll knock [Canelo] out! I’ll stop him! It takes a lot of balls to say that but the …
Tim Matheson Not Pursuing Death Threat Case Linked to Melania Tweet
Tim Matheson says he’s no longer getting death threats or money demands from the person who was pissed …
Carey Mulligan — Good Genes Or Good Docs?!
Carey Mulligan’s good looks were meant to be seen! Here is a 23-year-old …
Aljamain Sterling Wins UFC Title After Eating Brutal Illegal Knee To Head
Aljamain Sterling just won the UFC featherweight title after Petr Yan was DQ’d for blasting Funkmaster with an …
Jack Dorsey Trying to Sell 1st Tweet as NFT, Highest Bid at $2.5M
Jack Dorsey is hawking the very first tweet ever — being his, of course — to anybody who …
Idaho’s #BurnTheMask Rally Sees Kids Tossing Face Masks Into Fire
Idaho is attempting to pass legislation that would make it illegal for government entities to enforce mask mandates …
Sports News
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Carlo released from hospital; Wilson suspended 7 games
Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo was released from the hospital Saturday after spending the night following a head …
Jan Blachowicz retains title with unanimous victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 259
Jan Blachowicz defeated Israel Adesanya via unanimous to retain the light heavyweight title at UFC 259 and handed …
2021 MEAC men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Mid Eastern Athletic men’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
2021 MEAC women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Mid Eastern Athletic women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the …
Penguins under fire for photoshopping masks on to fans in social media photo
The Pittsburgh Penguins came under fire this week after posting a photo on social media that photoshopped masks …
Georgia Tech beats back upset-minded Clemson in ACC quarters
Kierra Fletcher scored 21 points and Lorela Cubaj scored 12 with 18 rebounds and No. 3 seed Georgia …
Cunane, No. 3 NC State top Virginia Tech 68-55 in ACCs
Elissa Cunane didn’t play in either of third-ranked North Carolina State’s matchups with Virginia Tech, including one the …
Kurashev scores in shootout, Blackhawks beat Lightning 4-3
Philipp Kurashev scored the only goal in a shootout and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning …