America is in “good shape” to return SpaceX’s first Crew Dragon spacecraft back to Earth, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine told Fox News on Saturday.
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Friendship Cottage to continue food delivery program
BLUE HILL — The Friendship Cottage in Blue Hill received $10,000 from the TD Bank Charitable Foundation.
New mental health facility for the elderly
BANGOR — A new mental health facility is up and running on the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center campus …
Updated
Maine set new COVID-19 record with 828 new cases
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control said Friday morning there are at least 828 new positive …
Local pharmacy plays role in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
BANGOR – A local pharmacy is in the middle of the COVID-19 battle after deciding early on they …
SAD 54 in search of new school location
SKOWHEGAN – Maine School Administrative District 54 is searching for a site for a new school in Skowhegan.
How to talk to kids about today’s political climate
BANGOR – After last week’s riot on Capitol Hill and now President Donald Trump’s impeachment, children may be …
‘It happens in secret’: A look at human trafficking in Maine
BANGOR – January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and while it’s not always a visible …
Convicted murderer seeking new trial
BANGOR — Attorneys for convicted murderer Carine Reeves are asking for a new trial.
French Street fire bombing under investigation
BANGOR — Federal, state and local law enforcement officers are investigating a fire bombing that happened in Bangor Wednesday …
National News
Dutch government resigns over child welfare scandal
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and his entire Cabinet resigned Friday to take political responsibility for a scandal …
Delta adds new ‘clean ambassadors’ team to review US airports
Delta Air Lines is stepping up its sanitization system with the debut of a new “clean ambassadors” team.
DC designates two areas for Inauguration Day protests amid heightened security
Two areas in downtown Washington, D.C., will be designated as “First Amendment zones” despite amplified security throughout the …
Rich people more likely to be able to social distance, Johns Hopkins study finds
They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy the kind of lifestyle that allows a person …
Cuomo takes parting shot at Trump admin, targets ‘reclamation’ of SALT funds
The SALT cap has been one of the bigger thorns in Cuomo’s side in recent years.
Type 2 diabetes patients who follow low-carb diet may see remission: study
Those who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes may see remission if they follow a low-carbohydrate diet for at …
Georgia student who walked 7 miles to work each day receives new car through woman’s act of kindness
A Georgia student who said he walked 7 miles to and from work each day in the hope of saving up money for a car …
Graham to release Russia probe docs, slams probe as ‘one of the most incompetent, corrupt’ in FBI, DOJ history
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham on Friday released a slew of additional documents and transcripts related to …
VP-elect Harris compares Capitol riots to 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ rally
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris said Thursday that last week’s assault on the U.S. Capitol reminded her of the …
Entertainment
Masters Winner Angel Cabrera Arrested In Brazil, Facing Charges In Argentina
2009 Masters winner Angel Cabrera was arrested in Brazil and is facing extradition to Argentina on Thursday … …
First Signs of Trump’s Presidential Library Plans Spotted at White House
President Trump’s double impeachment isn’t altering some big plans he’s already making … to build and fill his …
James Harden Pens Emotional Farewell To Houston, ‘I Am Forever Indebted’
James Harden is saying goodbye to his home of 9 years with an emotional tribute … saying he …
Vegas Strip Pays Tribute to Siegfried Fischbacher Following Death
The Vegas strip’s shining a little brighter to honor one of its adopted sons … lighting up the …
Florida Substitute Teacher Fired for Telling Students Antifa Stormed Capitol
A Florida substitute teacher who was caught on video telling students Antifa was responsible for the Capitol riot …
Kyrie Irving Fined $50k, Forfeits More Than $800k For Maskless Partying
Kyrie Irving has been hit with yet another fine this season … this time, the Brooklyn Nets superstar …
Feds Say Rioters Planned to ‘Capture and Assassinate’ Politicians at Capitol
The insurrectionists who breached the U.S. Capitol absolutely had murder on their minds … according to federal prosecutors …
D.C. Metro Cop Describes Capitol Rioters Reaching for His Gun to Kill Him
A D.C. Metro police officer says he went into “survival mode” after Capitol rioters reached for his gun …
Ex-Rangers Pitcher Says Tim Lincecum Paid Him $1K To Drink Jug Of Salad Dressing
Would you slam a vat of Italian dressing for $1,000!?! That’s a question …
Sports News
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 …
Olympic champion says she was assaulted by sports official
Olympic sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou of Greece has accused an unnamed sporting official of sexually assaulting her in …
Browns guard Bitiono back for playoffs after COVID-19
Joel Bitonio’s long playoff wait with the Browns is over.
Swiss supreme court details anti-China bias of Sun judge
The Swiss supreme court explained Friday why it has ordered a retrial for Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang in a …
Islanders beat Rangers 4-0 in 1st of 8 games between rivals
Anders Lee finished with two goals and joined Brock Nelson and Mathew Barzal with first-period goals as the …
Sharks open the season with 4-3 shootout win over Coyotes
Martin Jones stopped Clayton Keller in a shootout and the San Jose Sharks bounced back after Arizona’s Phil …
No. 1 Gonzaga beats Pepperdine 95-70, runs win streak to 17
Top-ranked Gonzaga has been jumping on opponents early this season, leading by an average of more than 20 …
James Harden says his goodbyes to Rockets, Houston in Instagram message
James Harden had one last message for the city of Houston and Rockets fans Friday before he left …