The Houston Texans fined multiple players, including star quarterback Deshaun Watson, for attending the grand opening of Watson’s new restaurant, according to an ESPN report.
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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.
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.
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 …
National News
Arkansas man photographed in Pelosi’s office during Capitol riot placed under house arrest
Richard Barnett, the Arkansas man photographed sitting with his feet on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk during the …
Kelly Clarkson recalls ‘American Idol’ days: ‘People were really mean to us’
Kelly Clarkson won “American Idol” in 2002.
Parler CEO John Matze, family forced into hiding over death threats, security breaches: court filing
A new court filing on Friday from the Parler legal team revealed its CEO John Matze and his …
Falcons hire Arthur Smith as head coach
Arthur Smith is the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
Florida restaurateur warns Biden $15 minimum wage plan is ‘going to destroy the hospitality industry’
Joe Biden’s plan to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour as part of his nearly $2 trillion coronavirus …
Accused Capitol riot participant, a Texas realtor, promised to ‘storm the Capitol,’ criminal complaint says
A Texas realtor who documented her trip to Washington D.C. amid a violent insurrection promised to “storm the capitol” before posing …
Bella Thorne defends Armie Hammer against ‘cannibal’ allegations: ‘I honestly can’t believe this’
The former Disney star isn’t buying the leaked DMs that allegedly see Hammer referring to himself as “100% …
Biden press secretary won’t say if White House visitor logs will be published
Incoming White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki declined Friday to specify whether President-elect Joe Biden’s administration would publish …
Parody ‘It Wasn’t Me’ music video mocks Democrats’ hypocrisy about violating own lockdown orders
A new parody music video produced by Reason magazine mocks Democratic lawmakers who were caught breaking their own lockdown rules …
Entertainment
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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 …
Animal Print ‘Karen’ Screams ‘You’re Violating My Personhood’ During Arrest
Even for maskless Karens, this arrest is bizarre … a woman — decked out in animal print — …
Karl-Anthony Towns Tests Positive For COVID, ‘It Breaks My Heart’
Devastating news for Karl-Anthony Towns … the NBA star announced he’s tested positive for COVID-19 … just 9 …
Jamie Lynn Spears Blames Quiet Tesla for Her Cat Deaths
Jamie Lynn Spears has a problem with her Tesla … one that’s cost her family multiple pets — …
NFL’s Mario Edwards Jr. Suspended, Unrelated To Alleged Dom. Violence Incident
More trouble for Mario Edwards Jr. … The Chicago Bears defensive lineman has …
Dr. Dre Released From Hospital After Brain Aneurysm
Dr. Dre will finally get to sleep in his own bed tonight — he’s been discharged from the …
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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Sports News
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 …
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 …