Bar Harbor officials revisit cruise ship restrictions
BAR HARBOR — Town officials are still wondering what to do about the cruise ships that dock in their ports.
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Jackson lab officials give yearly update
STATEWIDE — Jackson Laboratory officials updated bar harbor town councilors on some of their milestones from the past year.
Fisher House Foundation donates housing for veterans
AUGUSTA — A ribbon-cutting took place at the state capital Wednesday for a project that honors military veterans.
Maine Department of Education announces over $2M in RREV pilot awards
STATEWIDE — The Maine Department of Education announced Wednesday that over $2 million will go toward funding for Maine schools participating in a new program.
Revoke bail hearing to continue for woman accused of preventing alleged murderer’s arrest
BANGOR — A Bangor woman remains in jail after a judge continued the hearing for the state’s motion to revoke her bail.
Maine Warden Service in need of game wardens
STATEWIDE — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is experiencing a shortage of game wardens.
Poliquin looks to reclaim old seat
PORTLAND — Former Republican Congressman Bruce Poliquin will run for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District in 2022.
Federal funds to prevent youth suicides
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The state of Maine has received nearly $850,000 for youth suicide prevention programs.
Fight leads to injuries, arrest
BANGOR — An altercation in Bangor has left two people injured and one person facing charges.
UNE offering vaccinations at Bangor State Fair
BANGOR — This year, you will have a chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine at the Bangor State Fair.
National News
Mark Levin demands reticent GOP craft Biden impeachment: A ‘coward’ who intentionally hurts his own people
“Life, Liberty & Levin” host Mark Levin called on otherwise silent Republicans to rally behind and craft impeachment …
Hannity slams de Blasio’s COVID vaccination mandate, argues Americans are at ‘risk’ of forfeiting freedoms
Sean Hannity rips de Blasio’s vaccination mandate: “he’s a New York politician and a failure at that after …
Tucker Carlson: Rochelle Walensky now makes the laws, and she’s taking your private property
Tucker Carlson reacts to the CDC extending the eviction moratorium, saying that CDC director Rochelle Walensky now makes …
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts sitting out band’s US tour
Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts, who has been with the band since 1963, is likely to miss their …
Greenwald: Obama collecting money for presidential library ‘ethos of neoliberalism’
Former President Barack Obama is asking for donations to build his presidential library and Glenn Greenwald told “Tucker …
New Mexico Education Dept. suspends school board that refused to comply with mask guidance
New Mexico’s Public Education Department suspended an entire school board Wednesday after members resisted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s …
Nashville police release horrifying 911 calls, video of shooting that left 3 injured, gunman dead
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released 911 calls, surveillance video, and body camera footage of a shooting Tuesday …
Nashville police release chilling 911 calls, video of workplace shooting that left 3 wounded, gunman dead
Chilling 911 audio released Wednesday by Nashville police provided frightening real-time descriptions of the drama taking place Tuesday …
Val Kilmer’s kids say he’s ‘still recovering’ amid cancer recovery: It’s ‘grueling’
“Tombstone” star Val Kilmer is “doing well” amid his recovery from throat cancer, according to his children.
Entertainment
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Run Spurred Spike In COVID Cases, Officials Say
Health officials say the large crowd gatherings for Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff games both in and near the NBA …
T.I. Blames Arrest in Amsterdam on Language Barrier, Says No Big Deal
T.I.’s still super chill about his recent bust in Amsterdam … which he’s now calling “a slight kerfuffle” …
Khloe Kardashian Supports Kanye West, Not Sure ‘Donda’ Will Drop This Week
Khloe Kardashian isn’t letting on if she has the inside scoop on whether Kanye West will actually release …
Dog Sled Racer Lance Mackey Diagnosed With Cancer Again
Sad news … Lance Mackey — a 4-time Iditarod champion — has been diagnosed with cancer again after …
Da Brat Says Being Gay in Hip-Hop’s Getting Easier Despite DaBaby’s Rant
Da Brat says it’s “way better now” being an openly gay rapper, and even though DaBaby’s recent homophobic …
Tom Brady To Attend Peyton Manning’s Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Peyton Manning will have his longtime rival present when he gets his gold jacket this weekend — ’cause …
Justin Bieber Retracts Morgan Wallen Shout-Out, Unaware of N-Word Scandal
Justin Bieber is apologizing for plugging Morgan Wallen’s album — saying he didn’t know about Morgan’s n-word scandal, …
Washington Football Team Bans Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses, Face Paint
The Washington Football Team is taking yet another step toward distancing itself from its controversial past … now …
Selena Gomez Kidney Jokes in ‘Good Fight’ Weren’t a Shot at Her
Selena Gomez thinks she’s the butt of a couple jokes on “The Good Fight” … but production tells …
Sports News
Spanish league secures $3.2 billion in funds to help clubs
The Spanish league took a step toward cutting into the Premier League’s global dominance on Wednesday, securing €2.7 …
France advances to semifinals with 67-64 win over Spain
Gabby Williams and her French teammates were all smiles after beating rival Spain and advancing to the semifinals …
Lakers’ LeBron James has message for haters: ‘Do me one favor PLEASE!!!!’
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t holding back.
US women advance to beach volleyball final
The American “A-Team” has advanced to the gold medal match of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament.
Bryson DeChambeau has no regrets about not getting COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I don’t need it’
Bryson DeChambeau missed out on the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19 on July 23, but the …
Analysis: He’s Kevin Durant, and finding his Olympic groove
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make the connection. Kevin Durant is looking like Kevin Durant. And …
Iranian athletes at Tokyo Olympics remember murdered wrestler Navid Afkari
An ancient sport, wrestling has long electrified Iran and the United States. Yet in 2020, the Islamic Republic …
Casas’ 3rd homer, Kazmir help US beat Dominicans 3-1
For Triston Casas, the Olympics feel as comfortable as spring training.
Police: 11 arrests over racial abuse of England players
British police investigating the online racial abuse of England players following the team’s Euro 2020 soccer final loss …