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Local News
Poor visibility and road conditions cause multi-vehicle crash
PRESQUE ISLE — Route 1 between Presque Isle and Caribou was closed for most of the day Tuesday …
Scammers are pretending to be Bangor cops
BANGOR — Scammers are calling residents in Bangor and police don’t know what to think.
Maine Science Festival brings 4 virtual forums to life
BANGOR — At the start of the pandemic, some Mainers put their hands-on skills to the test.
Compensation for those wrongfully convicted of a crime
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers are discussing a bill which would provide compensation for people who have been wrongfully convicted …
UMaine System encourages employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
ORONO — The University of Maine System is looking to get as many of its employees vaccinated against …
House to vote on US election reform bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eleven years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled corporations and outside groups can spend unlimited …
Johnson & Johnson vaccine helping Maine’s vaccination efforts
STATEWIDE — The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is stressing his confidence in …
Bike shop owner hosts team for Trek Across Maine
BANGOR — The American Lung Association isn’t pumping the brakes for its 37th annual Trek Across Maine fundraising …
Strong, gusty winds cause power outages in Maine
BANGOR — Thousands of Mainers woke up Tuesday with no power due to the overnight wind gusts.
National News
Maryland restaurant pays employees almost $500G in back wages for withholding tips
On Monday, the Department of Labor announced that Mezcal Mexican Restaurant and Bar had paid more than $500,000 …
California deputies find loaded pipe bomb, homemade gun at elementary school
A pipe bomb and zip gun loaded with a 12-gauge shotgun shell were discovered in front of an …
Blake Shelton recalls Gwen Stefani proposal: ‘It’s kind of a blur’
Blake Shelton is recalling the moment he proposed to Gwen Stefani and revealed that her oldest son, Kingston, …
Clyburn says Senate filibuster denies civil rights: ‘People of color will not be quiet on this issue’
Rep. Jim Clyburn, a powerful House Democrat from South Carolina, lashed out against the Senate filibuster Tuesday as …
Taylor Swift fans roast John Mayer’s TikTok debut, ‘Gravity’ singer seemingly responds: ‘I’m hearing you out’
John Mayer’s TikTok debut was not well-received by Taylor Swift fans.
Holland America Line looks to 2022 with cruises 14 days and longer
While the exact timing of when major cruise ships will be able to return to the seas after their …
Biden administration argues migrant surge is a ‘challenge,’ not a ‘crisis’
President Biden is declining to call the situation at the southern border a crisis – even amid reports …
Katharine McPhee says she feared a ‘relapse’ in eating disorder during pregnancy
Katharine McPhee recounted the “biggest challenge” of her pregnancy, which was her fear of a “relapse” of her …
New York lawmaker Ron Kim ‘stopped watching TV for six months’ after seeing Cuomo brothers ‘cracking jokes’
Democrat New York State Assemblyman Ron Kim said Tuesday that he felt “gaslit” watching CNN anchor Chris Cuomo conduct playful …
Entertainment
Creighton Basketball Coach Greg McDermott ‘Deeply Sorry’ For Using ‘Plantation’ Analogy
Greg McDermott — head coach of the 14th ranked Creighton University men’s basketball team — is pleading for …
Houston Rockets Will Retire James Harden’s #13 Jersey, Team Owner Says
James Harden’s jersey will hang alongside Hakeem, Drexler and Yao Ming’s one day … with Houston Rockets owner …
Grindr Founder Joel Simkhai Buys Incredible NYC Penthouse
Grindr founder Joel Simkhai just matched with the perfect penthouse … scooping up a beaut in NYC’s Gramercy …
Joe Exotic Hires Attorney Who Repped Family of Don Lewis
Joe Exotic is getting the best revenge he can against Carole Baskin — hiring the attorney who recently …
Dolly Parton Gets First Dose of Moderna COVID Vaccine, Busts out New Song
Dolly Parton’s employing her enormous talent and wealth to encourage folks to follow in her awesome footsteps, and …
Britt Reid Crash Photos Released, Little Girl Still In Bad Shape
UPDATE 8:59 AM PT — TMZ Sports has obtained photos of all three …
Jake Paul Calls Canelo Alvarez An ‘Old Hater’ For Kicking Fans Out Of Ring
Jake Paul is firing back at Canelo Alvarez for kicking 2 of the YouTube star’s fans out of …
Chris D’Elia Sued By Woman Who Claims He Had Sex With Her When She Was 17
Chris D’Elia had sex with a 17-year-old high school student and she says when she told him her …
Tamar Braxton Ex’s Restraining Order Dismissed, Nobody Showed to Court
Tamar Braxton no longer has to keep her distance from her ex-boyfriend … because we’ve learned his restraining …
Sports News
2021 ACC women’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 ACC women’s basketball tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s …
2021 Atlantic 10 Conference men’s basketball tournament: Matchups, players to know & more
The 2021 Atlantic 10 Conference tournament will determine which team gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball …
JJ Watt gets blessing to wear No. 99 with Cardinals even though it’s retired
J.J. Watt has worn No. 99 since he was making waves as a collegiate defensive end for Wisconsin and …
Mavericks’ Rick Carlisle calls Hawks’ firing of Lloyd Pierce ‘insane’, questions timing of decision
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle called the firing of Lloyd Pierce “insane” and even questioned the timing …
Girl, 5, hurt in crash involving ex-Chiefs coach Britt Reid ‘likely has permanent brain damage,’ lawyer says
A 5-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a crash involving then-Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid …
LeBron James whacked by Zlatan Ibrahimovic again in activism dispute
International soccer sensation Zlatan Ibrahimovic is doubling down on his message that athletes should stick to sports after …
Shaquille O’Neal slams new era of NBA players: ‘They’re pudding pops’
Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal didn’t hold during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” when asked …
Cardinals all-out recruiting pitch brings Watt to the desert
J.J. Watt didn’t lack for suitors when deciding where to continue his spectacular football career. The three-time NFL …
Braves’ Freeman celebrates his new baby ‘twins with a twist’
Freddie Freeman found a way to top the double honors of winning the NL MVP and Hank Aaron …