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Armed Maine Man Shot & Killed By Police in Grocery Store Parking Lot Tuesday
According to an article published by WGME 13, a Maine man, armed with a gun, was shot and killed by police in Old Orchard Beach in the parking lot of a grocery store on Tuesday. The news station is reporting that Christopher Harriman, 38 of Limerick, was fatally shot by...
Oak Ridge Boys Singer Joe Bonsall Dead at 76
Joe Bonsall, a tenor singer and longtime member of the Oak Ridge Boys, died on Tuesday (July 9) of complications from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS.) He was 76 years old. His death was announced in a statement from the band's publicity team. Bonsall announced his retirement from touring back in January due to the progression of his illness.
‘Gladiator 2’ Trailer: 24 Years Later, ‘Gladiator’ Got a Sequel
Ridley Scott has spent the last decade or so returning to many of his biggest successes. He directed two Alien prequels. He produced a Blade Runner sequel. And now he’s made Gladiator II, 24 years after the original film became a massive hit and an Oscar winner for Best Picture.
‘Shrek 5’ Is Official, With Original Cast Returning
Some 14 years after Shrek lived happily ever after, he’s coming back for a fifth film starring the franchise’s original cast. DreamWorks itself announced the news on Twitter saying that Shrek 5 was coming to theaters “on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.”
Responding to Trash-Tossing in Maine: An Open Letter
I witnessed something recently that blew my mind. I thought it was something that had gone the way of the past, especially here in Maine. It's something so egregious that it made me lose a bit of faith in humanity. This incident occurred while I was driving on Route 202...
Musical Magic: The ‘Best of Broadway’ Coming to Lewiston, Maine
Show me your best jazz hands and give it up for the Franco American Heritage Center on Cedar Street in Lewiston! This historic venue has been adding pizazz to the twin cities for decades now. They have something extraordinary planned for everyone in a few months!. Get ready to be...
Do You Dare Take on the ‘Fenway Frank Challenge’ at Fenway Park?
Food challenges have become somewhat of a fad over the last decade or so, possibly even more. Some establishments offer a free meal for completing an eating challenge either in general or within a specific time period, others offer up some sort of cash prize, and for some, it's simply about bragging rights with a picture included in their "wall of fame."
Window Tinting on Your Car in Maine – How Much is Too Much?
Tinting your car windows is a great way to keep the glare out of your eyes, protect you from ultraviolet light, keep your car cooler, give you privacy, and make your car look awesome! But before you take the plunge into getting tinted windows, there are some things you need to know.
4 New England States are Absolute Black Holes for Winning Gold Medals
You'd think New England would be better about this. Maybe we're just geared more toward the Winter Olympics? But really, New England is home to some of the most prestigious athletes on the planet among our professional sports teams. So how is it, that in the grand scheme of things, we're least likely to produce any gold medal Olympians?
Maine Domestic Violence Suspect Found Dead
According to a press release from the Augusta Police Department's Chief Kevin Lully, the five-day search for a domestic violence assault suspect has ended with the discovery of his body. According to the press release, at about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday (July 9), the Augusta Police received a report that...
Maine Could See Severe Thunderstorms on Tuesday Afternoon & Evening
If you are not a fan of the steamy weather we have been having over the last few days, we have some good news. It is going to cool down on Tuesday afternoon and evening, but you may not be a big fan of how it is going to cool down.
Area Near HGTV Homes Heavily Damaged By Hurricane Beryl
The effects of Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Texas are being felt in an area once featured on a popular HGTV TV show. Millions were left without power after Hurricane Beryl slammed parts of Texas on Monday. Photos from the area show heavy flooding along the coastline, including Surfside, Texas.
The Bangor Arts Exchange Announces it Will Close By Year’s End
When I was a young musician growing up in Bangor, finding a place to put on shows, if you weren't in a cover band, was almost impossible. There was no real outlet for original bands. As the years passed, there were finally places like the legendary Penny Post in Old Town, or a bit later, The Kave in Bucksport.
4 Things New England Shoppers Need to Know About How to Spot a Credit Card Skimmer
Recently, Aldi Grocery stores in New Jersey had to inform customers that their credit card information may have been compromised because of a skimmer device at the payment station. The incident happened toward the start of the new year, and it is just now being discovered. It has happened to...
Stay Cool This Summer With an Incredible Swimming Hole Under a Covered Bridge in Maine
In Maine, most of us are not blessed with a pool in our backyards or season passes to our favorite water park. What we are blessed with is a ton of water options to cool off when the summer temperatures start getting a little too hot and sticky. One of those options may check a couple of boxes for you: a chance to see a covered bridge AND enjoy a swimming hole right next to it.
Urgent Alert: Extreme Mosquito Virus Detected in Orono, Maine
I think we all know by now that the most dangerous bug in our state is the dreaded mosquito, also known as the "mozzie." One of the only benefits of living in Maine is that during the cold winter months, these annoying bugs are pretty much non-existent. Mosquitos carry terrible diseases that have been known to kill people.
Fan-Favorite Band Tickle Takes The Stage For a Free Augusta Show Tomorrow!
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Brad Pitt Hits the Track in the ‘F1’ Trailer
I’ve heard F1 informally referred to by colleagues as the “Top Gun: Maverick of racing.” And now having watched the film’s first trailer that ... sounds right on the money. For one thing, the two films share a director, Joseph Kosinski. For another, they share the...
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