South Africa surpassed 500,000 coronavirus cases Saturday, accounting for 50 percent of the continent’s reported cases — and officials have warned that the country has not yet reached its peak in the pandemic.
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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.
UMS see 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.
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 …
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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 …
National News
Capitol riot participants claim USCP officer said, ‘It’s your house now’: complaint
A suspected rioter who entered the U.S. Capitol amid last week’s unfolding chaos said a Capitol Police officer …
These presidents didn’t attend inaugurations of their successors
President Trump has said he will not attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, joining only a …
GOP sours on Trump, but many cling to election hoax
As Republicans begin the process of moving on, one number stands out among their attitudes about this presidency…
UK coronavirus variant identified in Utah for first time: officials
A more contagious strain of the novel coronavirus has been identified in Utah, marking the first time the …
Rep. Ayanna Pressley: ‘no reset button’ after coronavirus pandemic, Capitol riot
Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley called Thursday night for an overhaul of American society as the country recovers …
Abbott: Texas hit COVID vaccine milestone after ‘key pivots’ on eligibility, mass vaccination centers
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott joined “The Daily Briefing” Friday to discuss how the Lone Star State became the first in the …
Nearly 100 Capitol rioters charged; 275 open cases so far – with more to come, feds say
Federal law enforcement officials have charged nearly 100 people – mostly with felonies – and are expected to have “well over 300” …
Cawthorn fires back after Dems in district pressure Pelosi to expel him
Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s office fired back at Democrats from his state calling in the House speaker to expel …
GOP Sen. Lankford apologizes to Black constituents for efforts to contest election
Republican Sen. James Lankford, Okla., wrote a letter Thursday apologizing to Black constituents for not realizing how his …
Entertainment
Vanessa Bryant Opens Up About Struggle with Grief
As the anniversary of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s deaths approaches, Vanessa’s sharing her daily battle to cope with …
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NFL Star Von Miller Reportedly Under Criminal Investigation In Colorado
Denver Broncos star Von Miller — the MVP of Super Bowl 50 — is under criminal investigation in …
Pitbull Becomes Co-Owner Of NASCAR’s Team Trackhouse
Pitbull may need to go by “Dale” Earnhardt, Jr. now … ’cause the party music legend is now …
Snow Goggles That Let You Jam and Shred??? Yes, Please!!!
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Cargo Van Load of Pizza Delivered to National Guard Troops in D.C.
It’s far from a pizza party, but the National Guard troops stationed in the nation’s capital to keep …
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 …
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 …