Forest fires have raged for months across Argentina’s delta wetland, threatening a major ecosystem with total destruction, experts warn.
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Belfast city officials gives update on Nordic Aquafarms’ permit application
BELFAST- The city of Belfast’s Planning Board met Wednesday evening to discuss the status of Nordic Aquafarms permit …
Nurses protest in downtown Bangor
BANGOR- Registered nurse members of National Nurses United held more than 200 protests across the country, including one …
Northern Light Health Foundation affected by cyber attack
BANGOR – Several Maine hospitals are among thousands that have been affected by a data breach.
Gov. Mills extends state of emergency for fifth time
AUGUSTA – Maine will continue to be under a State of Civil Emergency until September 3.
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‘Horrific’ multi-vehicle crash injures 2 in Mt. Desert
MT. DESERT – One man was taken to the hospital via LifeFlight after an accident involving multiple vehicles …
Weekly vacation rentals rebound in Bar Harbor
BAR HARBOR – In the beginning of COVID-19, weekly rentals were looking pretty dull for the tourism industry …
Maine Office of Marijuana Policy looks to have adult-use cannabis in stores by the end of the year
STATEWIDE – The Maine Office of Marijuana Policy is working toward getting adult-use cannabis in stores.
New partnership created to develop Maine floating offshore wind demonstration project
ORONO – The University of Maine is collaborating with Diamond Offshore Wind and RWE Renewables to create a …
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Route 3 crash kills 1 in Belfast
BELFAST – A deadly accident shut down a portion of Route 3 in Belfast Wednesday evening.
National News
50 Cent slammed over Instagram post about Beirut explosion: ‘Have some respect’
Rapper and actor 50 Cent is taking some heat after posting about the Beirut explosion on Instagram.
Trump says Sally Yates ‘lying or grossly incompetent’ on Comey testimony
President Trump said former deputy attorney general Sally Yates was either “lying or grossly incompetent” hours after she …
Olympic rings in Tokyo Bay removed for ‘maintenance’
The five Olympic rings floating on a barge in Tokyo Bay were towed away Thursday for what is …
NBCUniversal begins layoffs, cuts expected to be kept under 10%
NBCUniversal has begun making staff cuts across its entertainment portfolio including its sports and cable channels, broadcast networks, …
TikTok user stuffs his air fryer with random foods, becomes viral sensation
Just admit it: You need to know what happens to a Subway sandwich in the air fryer.
Arnon Mishkin: Biden could benefit by skipping Democratic Convention — he avoids sticking foot in his mouth
The announcement Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden will not travel to the Democratic National Convention in …
MLB tightening virus protocols, including masks in dugouts
Major League Baseball is cracking down on coronavirus safety protocols, mandating that players and staff wear face coverings …
Rookie Makar, Avs cruise to 4-0 round-robin win over Stars
High-scoring rookie defenseman Cale Makar connected on an early power-play goal, 30-year-old Pavel Francouz recorded a shutout in …
Entertainment
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Put Politics Out of Bounds During Vacation
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have lots to discuss during their tropical island getaway geared at trying to …
Jake Paul Had Guns on Display in YouTube Video Before FBI Raid
Jake Paul hasn’t been low-key about showing off his weapons, and a casual display of 2 firearms in …
Kanye West Wants Exclusive Rights to Call Dome Shelters ‘2020Vision’
Kanye West’s egalitarian community is being resurrected — or so it seems, ’cause the guy wants to lock …
TikTok Stars Believe Trump Wants to Ban App as Revenge for Trolling Him
President Trump says his threat to ban TikTok is about China stealing data, but that’s just a cover …
Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club Going Virtual, Too Short Performing
Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club is putting strippers back to work, but the strip joint is gonna look a …
Gilbert Arenas Says NBA Players Griping About Bubble, No Booty Taking a Toll!
“You’re talking about grown men, 85% of them single and you have them locked up at Disney World?!” …
Audrey in ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ ‘Memba Her?!
Brooklyn-based singer and actor Ellen Greene is best known for her role as the blonde-bob babes and shop …
Twin YouTube Stars Charged With Swatting After Bank Robbery Pranks
YouTube stars Alan and Alex Stokes are in very real trouble for allegedly faking a series of bank …
Trump Denies Helping Kanye Get On Presidential Ballot, Praises Kim Kardashian
Donald Trump says he’s not pulling strings to help Kanye West get on state ballots for the presidential …
Sports News
Olympic rings in Tokyo Bay removed for ‘maintenance’
The five Olympic rings floating on a barge in Tokyo Bay were towed away Thursday for what is …
MLB tightening virus protocols, including masks in dugouts
Major League Baseball is cracking down on coronavirus safety protocols, mandating that players and staff wear face coverings …
Rookie Makar, Avs cruise to 4-0 round-robin win over Stars
High-scoring rookie defenseman Cale Makar connected on an early power-play goal, 30-year-old Pavel Francouz recorded a shutout in …
Tiger Woods might have a new putter for the PGA Championship
Tiger Woods appears to have something new in store for this PGA Championship: his putter.
Nats ace Scherzer leaves start vs Mets after just 1 inning
Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his start for the Nationals against the New York Mets …
Cardinals return to St. Louis, get in workout ahead of games
The St. Louis Cardinals returned to the field for light workouts Wednesday, nearly a week after an outbreak …
Ravens WR Marquise Brown sporting larger frame, more speed
Marquise Brown put up some respectable numbers as a rookie last year with the Baltimore Ravens, leading the …
LeBron James says NBA won’t be ‘sad’ about losing Trump as a viewer
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn’t think the NBA will miss President Trump as …
Raiders coaching staff sends warning to players by pretending Jon Gruden was hospitalized due to coronavirus
The Las Vegas Raiders took a different approach to show their players the severity of the coronavirus pandemic.