Healthy ME – Our morning team sat down with Elaine Chambers of Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center to talk about breast cancer awareness month. Chambers shared when women should start thinking about having a mammogram.
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Local News
Maine celebrates National Lobster Day
BREWER – Summer is over, but lobster season is not.
Dr. Jill Biden visits with Maine lobstermen
BLUE HILL – Dr. Jill Biden made a stop in Blue Hill on Friday, where she spent time …
Police chief in court for domestic assault charges
BANGOR – Dover-Foxcroft Police Chief Ryan Reardon made his first court appearance Friday at the Penobscot Judicial Center …
Evidence presented in Day 2 of Reeves murder trial
BANGOR — Accused murderer Carine Reeves, 40, is charged in the shooting death of New Gloucester resident Sally Shaw.
Jill Biden talks jobs, broadband, recovery at Maine campaign stops
ORONO — Former second lady and wife of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was in Maine stumping for him …
Controversy over Bangor firefighters’ shirts supporting troops
BANGOR – There was controversy at the Bangor Fire Department Friday over shirts meant to support the troops.
Senator King, colleagues raising concerns over coronavirus test bills
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and eight of his Senate colleagues are raising concerns over …
Repair needs assessed at Acadia National Park
BAR HARBOR — Park officials met at Acadia National Park Headquarters on Friday morning to discuss the Great …
Millinocket town manager, police chief to sue 15
MILLINOCKET — The day after Town Manager John Davis was fired, his attorney announced a notice of claim …
National News
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson envisions a ‘political assassination’ on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
There’s been much debate over President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, and no matter who it is, “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil …
China pushes emergency use of COVID vaccine despite concerns
Concerns remain over China’s rush to push out a vaccine.
Virginia detectives replace medals Marine Vietnam vet lost in burglary
Detectives with a Virginia sheriff’s office surprised a Vietnam veteran–replacing service medals stolen from him in a burglary.
Minnesota House candidate’s death delays election
Minnesota will delay a congressional election for its 2nd District after the death of third-party candidate Adam Weeks.
Republicans eye Oct. 12 for start of SCOTUS confirmation hearings: source
Republicans are eyeing Oct. 12 as the target date for the start of confirmation hearings for Trump’s pick …
The number of positive coronavirus tests in New York climb to highest since early June
Positive tests for the coronavirus in New York state shot up to more than 1,000 for the first …
Sen. Tom Cotton launches ‘Supreme Court War Room’ to defend Trump’s nominee
Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton announced the launch of a “Supreme Court War Room” on Friday to help …
Portland, Ore. braces for far-right rally expected to draw thousands
The Proud Boys, a group that the Southern Poverty Law Center has designated as a hate organization, is organizing …
Kamala Harris names Tupac ‘best rapper alive’
Tupac’s legacy lives on. So much so, that vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris named him the best rapper …
Entertainment
YouTuber Arif Zahir Cast as Cleveland’s New Voice on ‘Family Guy’
“Family Guy” showrunners have found their new Cleveland Brown voice — it’s a Black YouTuber who can handle …
Texas Warns Houston-Area Residents of Brain-Eating Amoeba in Water
Residents of south-east Texas had more than COVID to worry about this week — they were just told …
’90 Day Fiance’ Larissa Lima Says She’s Done with the Franchise
Larissa Lima says she’s out of the ’90 Day Fiance’ universe for good — but it’s not because …
Lasagna the Fat Cat Adopted as Stouffer’s Sweetens the Pot
Lasagna, the fat cat that was abandoned last weekend, has a new home, and Stouffer’s has some delicious …
Kanye West Celebrates with Locals in Haiti
Kanye West has made his way to Haiti … celebrating with locals without a trace of Kim Kardashian …
Demi Lovato’s ex-fiancé, Max Ehrich, Says He Learned of Breakup From Tabloids
Demi Lovato’s ex-fiance, Max Ehrich, had some choice words about their breakup, saying he learned about it from …
Breonna Taylor Protester Repeatedly Struck by L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy
A protest Friday night in WeHo turned violent when a demonstrator was repeatedly hammered with a police shield …
Amy Coney Barrett Railed on Abortion, Health Care Rights
Amy Coney Barrett is Donald Trump’s pick to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat, according to multiple reports, and …
Breonna Taylor’s Mother Says System Failed Her, Slams AG Cameron, Vows to Keep Fighting
Breonna Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, says the death of her daughter has indeed made her an angry Black …
Sports News
Florida’s Shawn Davis Jr. ejected after targeting call, tweets frustration from locker room
Florida Gators defensive back Shawn Davis Jr. was ejected from his game against the Ole Miss Rebels on …
2020 French Open: What to know about women’s singles tournament
Unlike the U.S. Open, the French Open will see several of the sport’s top female athletes compete.
Florida, Ole Miss teams kneel in moment of unity before kickoff
The Florida Gators and Ole Miss Rebels took a knee in a moment of solidarity before their game …
2020 French Open: What to know about men’s singles tournament
The French Open will be the final major tennis tournament of the season as the coronavirus pandemic forced …
Nationals, manager Martinez agree to multiyear extension
Manager Dave Martinez and the Washington Nationals agreed to a multiyear contract extension that the team announced Saturday.
Marlins clinch 1st playoff berth since 2003, beat Yanks 4-3
Forced from the field by COVID-19, the Miami Marlins returned with enough force to reach the playoffs for …
Perfect prep: Halep takes 14-match win streak to French Open
Two months of physical training. Then three months of practice on clay courts. Followed by two straight titles …
COVID-19 forces Texas A&M to keep fans out of Midnight Yell
Texas A&M’s five Yell Leaders ran into an almost empty Kyle Field as Friday night crept into Saturday …
Astros clinch final AL playoff spot despite loss to Rangers
Ryan Pressly had no interest in waiting to see if the Astros would get the help they needed …