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Local News
Police investigate the death of a child
TEMPLE — The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit was called to assist the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with …
101st Air Refueling Wing uses KC-135 boom simulator
BANGOR — The Boeing KC-135 aircraft is an aerial refueling plane that’s been in circulation for over 60 …
“Library on the Lawn” comes to Ellsworth Public Library
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library has added outdoor seating to its lawn.
Gouldsboro residents vote to keep police department, cut $40,000 from budget
GOULDSBORO — The Town of Gouldsboro voted to keep its police department last week, but they cut $40,000 …
Maine organizations get millions to expand access to arts
STATEWIDE (WGME) — Two Maine organizations have been given millions of dollars by billionaire Jeff Bezo’s ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott.
Bill seeks to ban foreign campaign contributions
AUGUSTA — A bill that aims to stop foreign government contributions to election campaigns has been approved by both …
Energy independence bill clears Maine Senate
AUGUSTA (WGME) — Maine is another step closer to forcing a buyout of the state’s two power companies.
MDEA charges 2 with trafficking fentanyl
BANGOR — A number of complaints in a Bangor neighborhood have led to the arrest of two people charged …
National News
John Paragon, ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ star, dead at 66
John Paragon, the actor who portrayed Jambi the Genie on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” has died at the age of …
Canada: Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccine preferred 2nd dose after AstraZeneca
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization said Thursday people who got the AstraZeneca vaccine as their first dose …
Kim Kardashian: I owe ex-husband Kris Humphries an apology
Kim Kardashian says she owes Kris Humphries an apology — but he was apparently not in a forgiving …
FOX Bet Super 6 ‘Quiz Show’: Answer questions on golf, hockey, gas prices and more to win $10,000
The FOX Bet Super 6 is offering players another chance to win $10,000 in this week’s “Quiz Show” game, with …
Hans von Spakovsky: Merrick Garland’s misleading voting claims – what AG gets wrong about US elections
Partisan, political, designed to inflame. That’s what Merrick Garland’s recent speech on voting rights was. It certainly was …
Bryson DeChambeau appears to videobomb Brooks Koepka in latest chapter of rivalry
The feud between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka was at the front of everyone’s minds heading into the …
Ohio ends COVID-19 state of emergency after 15 months
Ohio’s governor announced the COVID-19 state of emergency would end Friday citing a decline in new cases and …
Kim Kardashian addresses Kanye West divorce on ‘KUWTK’ reunion: ‘It was a general difference of opinions’
Kim Kardashian opened up about her current co-parenting relationship with soon-to-be ex-husband Kanye West.
Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines don’t lower sperm count, study says
Men who received the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine did not see a drop in sperm count or …
Entertainment
‘Storage Wars’ Star Jarrod Schulz Denies Pushing Ex, Gearing Up For Trial
“Storage Wars” star Jarrod Schulz is preparing to go to trial in his domestic violence case … insisting …
AOC Rips Jeff Bezos For Asking For Space Money While Ex Donates Billions
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez thinks it’s pretty rich to see a billionaire seeking handouts from Uncle Sam while their …
Taryn Manning is Terrifying in First Trailer for ‘Karen’ Movie
Heeeeeeeeeeeere’s Karen!!! Actually, it’s Taryn Manning as the much-hyped, titular “Karen” in the …
Vitor Belfort Says He’s Boxing Evander Holyfield After Oscar De La Hoya Bout
Vitor Belfort says he isn’t only fighting ONE Hall of Famer in Oscar De La Hoya … the …
Guess Who This Slide Sweetie Turned Into!
Before this playful little guy was performing all around the world as a hip hop superstar, he was …
‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ Genie John Paragon Dead at 66
John Paragon, famous for playing Jambi the Genie on “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” has died. …
Daredevil Alex Harvill Dies After Crashing During World-Record Jump Attempt
Daredevil Alex Harvill — a famous motorcycle stuntman — died Thursday after crashing during a world-record jump attempt. …
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Writer Heidi Ferrer Dies by Suicide After COVID Battle
Heidi Ferrer — a Hollywood writer known for her work on the hit WB series “Dawson’s Creek” and …
La La Anthony Files for Divorce from Carmelo
La La and Carmelo’s Anthony’s marriage has been through a separation, a reconciliation, and years of speculation — …
Sports News
Morton takes no-hitter into 7th, Braves beat Cardinals 4-0
Charlie Morton didn’t allow a hit until the seventh inning and took a shutout into the eighth, lifting …
Bryson DeChambeau appears to videobomb Brooks Koepka in latest chapter of rivalry
The feud between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka was at the front of everyone’s minds heading into the …
Dressel wins, but Manuel fails to advance in swim stunner
Caeleb Dressel locked up his spot for Tokyo, where he’s expected to be one of the biggest stars …
Clippers’ Leonard listed as out for Friday’s Game 6 vs. Utah
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is officially out Friday night for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against …
Islanders fans’ national anthem rendition stuns once again before playoff game
New York Islanders fans set the stage for Game 3 of the team’s Stanley Cup playoffs matchup against …
Stewart helps Seattle win 5th straight, 79-69 over Indiana
Breanna Stewart had 21 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, Sue Bird added 13 points with seven assists, …
Oscar De La Hoya schedules fight for Triller event on Sept. 11: report
Oscar De La Hoya, who won 11 world titles in six different weight classes, will take on former …
Yankees turn triple play, take advantage of Blue Jays’ poor baserunning
The New York Yankees took advantage of the Toronto Blue Jays’ poor baserunning and they turned an incredible …
49ers defensive end suspended six games for violating NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis was suspended for the first six games of the regular season …