Biden transition officials said the U.S. “cannot afford gaps in national security leadership,” urging the Senate Republicans to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s key nominees ahead of Inauguration Day.
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Maine’s vaccination process halted
STATEWIDE — Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination process may be temporarily suspended due to a possible supply issue.
Red Cross: Plasma donations critical to fighting COVID
BANGOR – As coronavirus cases skyrocket in Maine, so does the need for blood and plasma donations.
Bangor launching opioid overdose response team
BANGOR – A new program in the Bangor area is bringing together community organizations and first responders to …
Paycheck Protection Program is back
STATEWIDE — The Paycheck Protection Program aimed at helping small businesses survive the pandemic is back.
Bail set for man accused of assaulting toddler
BANGOR — A judge Friday afternoon set bail at $10,000 for a Bangor man who’s been charged with …
Governor Mills gets 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
BANGOR — A Bangor doctor injected Gov. Janet Mills with her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Bangor Fire Department receives donation to store COVID-19 vaccine
BANGOR – Hospitals and medical facilities aren’t the only places storing the COVID-19 vaccines.
UMS sees drop in applications from Maine students
ORONO — The University of Maine System reports applications for first-year admission among Maine students are down 13 percent …
Passenger traffic at BIA down due to pandemic
BANGOR — Bangor International Airport passenger traffic has drastically declined since the pandemic hit the state.
National News
Capitol Police intelligence report before Jan. 6 riot warned ‘Congress itself’ could be targeted: report
An internal Capitol Police intelligence report published three days before the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. …
California sheriff’s deputy wounded in shootout; one suspect dead: report
One suspect was dead and another was taken into custody Friday night after a shootout in Northern California …
Cal Thomas: Vindictive impeachment of Trump will turn him into a martyr in minds of his supporters
President Trump’s impeachment will only further divide the country, deepen conspiracy theories, possibly lead to more violence and …
Gary Heidnik’s attorney talks ‘insane’ house of horrors killer in doc: ‘There was a method to his madness’
Gary Heidnik partially inspired the character Buffalo Bill in “The Silence of the Lambs.”
Newt Gingrich: Delusional anti-Trump forces are wrong to predict a Republican civil war
Various left-wing writers (some of them nominally Republican) have been salivating over the prospects of a GOP civil …
Frank Stallone recalls filming ‘Rocky’ with brother Sylvester, impressing Frank Sinatra in doc
Frank Stallone doesn’t want to be known as Rocky’s little brother — but make no mistake, he’s proud …
Manhattan DA’s office expands criminal probe of Trump’s businesses
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is expanding its criminal probe of President Trump and his businesses — issuing subpoenas …
Yankees sign pitcher Corey Kluber, two-time Cy Young Award winner
New York signed two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million contract, …
‘Cheating’ may mean something else entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cheating appears to be as rampant as ever — perhaps even more so during the pandemic, when folks …
Entertainment
D.C. and Capitol Police Already Exhausted Days Before Inauguration
The D.C. police officers who’ve been tasked with protecting the nation’s capital in the aftermath of the Capitol …
‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Gets NASCAR Honors
Dustin Diamond’s got some pretty cool friends … ’cause when one of them wanted to wish him well …
‘Breakin’ Star Shabba-Doo Adolfo Quiñones Funeral Plans Set
Famed breakdancer Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quiñones will be remembered by his family in a private service — but scores …
Calvin Kattar Says Win Over Max Holloway Would Change His Life
Calvin Kattar says his UFC on ABC main event match with Max Holloway is more than just a …
Lamar Jackson Is ‘Closest Thing I’ve Seen’ To Barry Sanders, Bills Legend Says
Enormous praise from Bills legend Cornelius Bennett — the former Buffalo star tells TMZ Sports he believes Lamar …
Quinnen Williams Says Nick Saban Is Greatest Football Coach Ever, Period
Sorry, Patriots fans … Quinnen Williams says Bill Belichick is NOT the greatest football coach ever — the …
Sauna Stars — Don’t Sweat It!!!
The winter weather isn’t going anywhere anytime soon … so these stars are taking matters into their own …
Learn a New Language For Life for One Easy Cost
TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. …
Thor Hammer with Trump’s Name Spotted in White House Move Out
Donald Trump is no Theodore Roosevelt … instead of carrying a big stick, Trump wields the hammer of …
Sports News
Yankees sign pitcher Corey Kluber, two-time Cy Young Award winner
New York signed two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber to a one-year, $11 million contract, …
HOW TO WIN $250,000 ON BUCS-SAINTS
The final game of the NFL’s divisional round of the playoffs needs little introduction.
HOW TO WIN $250,000 ON RAMS-PACKERS
The NFL divisional playoffs always feature intriguing storylines, and no matchup in Round 2 is more fascinating than …
Browns look to pull upset against defending champion Chiefs
Cleveland heads to Kansas City trying to pull second straight upset.
Giants’ Joe Judge cools off after Eagles criticism, admits 6-win shouldn’t be in the playoffs
Giants coach Joe Judge was unhappy with the Philadelphia Eagles for their performance in Week 17, losing to …
Blake Snell felt Rays ‘handed’ Dodgers the World Series after manager replaced him in Game 6
Blake Snell opened about his then-manager Kevin Cash’s controversial decision to pull him from Game 6 of the …
Falcons hire Arthur Smith as head coach
Arthur Smith is the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
Aaron Rodgers blasts politicians for breaking their own coronavirus rules, failing to get people enough help
Aaron Rodgers has a lot to focus on this weekend as the Green Bay Packers take on the …
Dolphins’ Brian Flores backs Tua Tagovailoa amid report of doubts in the locker room
Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores expressed his support for Tua Tagovailoa and said he was looking forward to …