CLASS OF 2020 — Old Town High School valedictorian Mikaela Kenny delivered her graduation speech during a visit to the ABC 7 and Fox 22 studio in Bangor.
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Local News
Old Town man dies in crash
OLD TOWN — A man is dead following a single-car crash in Old Town on Friday.
Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch moving
BANGOR — The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Bangor branch is moving.
Augusta to open warming center
AUGUSTA – In preparation for the stretch of bitter weather, including a forecast calling for subzero temperatures, the …
Committee nixes move to bar vaccine mandates
AUGUSTA — A committee of the Maine Legislature has voted against a proposal that would have prohibited the …
Maine real estate prices soar
STATEWIDE — Maine home prices increased by more than a sixth in 2021 while the volume of sales …
Cause of Amish store fire not yet known
UNITY — Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a store in …
Current conditions mean better trails for snowmobilers
STATEWIDE (WGME) — The cold weather mixed with this week’s snow means trail conditions are getting better for …
Push on to change bus driver requirements
STATEWIDE (WGME) — The bus driver shortage in Maine continues to be a big problem.
Advocates discuss consumer-owned utility initiative
STATEWIDE — State lawmakers and advocates for energy democracy discussed citizen initiatives to challenge monopoly electric utilities Thursday.
National News
Liberals erupt after Rep. Cawthorn cleans gun during veterans affairs hearing
Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina drew the ire of liberals on social media after cleaning his …
Gabby Petito homicide: Timeline of disappearance with Brian Laundrie
A timeline of Gabby Petito’s travels across the country in the months before she vanished.
LAPD offering $100K total for info on three hit-and-runs in same neighborhood that left two injured, one dead
The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a total of $100,000 in rewards for information leading to the …
Alleged gunman in Florida shooting of college football player arrested by US Marshals
Agents with the U.S. Marshal Service nabbed the second and final suspect wanted in the Florida shooting death …
Brian Laundrie notebook: Gabby Petito’s killer confessed in writing before suicide, FBI says
In his final words, Brian Laundrie admitted to killing his former fiancée Gabby Petito in a remote Wyoming …
‘Indefinite’ hunger strike over failed voting bill ends after 8 days
Hunger strikers for voting rights legislation ended their ‘indefinite’ protest after 8 days
New York Gov. Hochul compares forcing children to wear masks in school with wearing shoes
New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul compared children wearing face masks in schools due to coronavirus fears with …
Biden’s first year: About half of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation
President Biden marked his first year in office with more than half of his nominees confirmed in the …
Missouri AG sues dozens of school districts over COVID-19 mask mandates
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed lawsuits against over a dozen school districts in the Show-Me State.
Entertainment
Byron Allen Says Louie Anderson’s Death a Big Loss for ‘Family’ of Comedians
Byron Allen says losing Louie Anderson so closely on the heels of Bob Saget’s death is a tremendous …
Pedal Into the New Year With MYX Fitness
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George Peterson Autopsy Reveals Steroids Contributed To Bodybuilder’s Death
Steroids contributed to the shocking and sudden death of bodybuilder George Peterson … autopsy results, obtained by TMZ …
Meat Loaf Dead at 74 from COVID
Meat Loaf — the singer with some monstrous hits — has died at the age of 74. …
Garrett Hedlund Sued Over Car Crash the Night of DUI Arrest
Garrett Hedlund is still being haunted by his 2020 DUI bust … because now he’s facing a lawsuit …
Andy Reid Says Willie Gay Jr. Will Play In Chiefs’ Playoff Game Despite Arrest
Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay will play in K.C.’s huge playoff game against the Buffalo Bills despite being arrested …
This Personalized Pillow Provides A Level Of Comfort You’ve Never Experienced
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You Need The World’s Most Powerful Coffee Concentrate
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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Welcome Baby Girl Via Surrogate
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are first-time parents, welcoming a new baby girl via surrogate. …
Sports News
Caitlin Clark sets triple-double record, No. 25 Iowa routs Minnesota
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark posted her second straight 30-point triple-double, setting a Division I basketball record for men or …
NFL playoffs 2021-22: Divisional round dates, times & more
The NFL on Sunday released the divisional round playoff schedule ahead of the next slate of playoff games.
Should Jim Harbaugh stay at Michigan?
The Michigan Wolverines just completed their most successful season in recent memory.
UConn ordered to pay former coach Kevin Ollie $11 million following legal battle
An arbitrator ruled on Thursday that former UConn men’s basketball head coach Kevin Ollie will be due the …
Aaron Rodgers talks COVID vax drama, alleges ‘censorship’ if opinions don’t follow the mainstream
Aaron Rodgers became one of the most polarizing NFL stars over the last few months and has been …
Giants hire new general manager, picking head coach next on docket
The New York Giants have found a new general manager.
Shea Theodore scores in OT, Vegas beats Canadiens
Shea Theodore scored in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Thursday night.
Ryan Johansen, Mikael Granlund lead Predators over Jets to stop skid
Ryan Johansen and Mikael Granlund each scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the Nashville Predators …
NFL seemingly whips COVID’s butt, coincidently, just in time for the playoffs
The headlines in the Washington Post and on the NFL’s own in-house site, NFL.com, were ominous a few …