Biden administration unveils plan to fight against domestic terrorism

The Biden administration unveiled a new national strategy on Tuesday to help combat a rise in domestic terrorism, which includes adding prosecutors and other law enforcement officials across the government. The strategy seeks $100 million to add key personnel in the departments of justice and homeland security, and calls for monitoring federal employees who could …

2 dead, 2 injured in shooting at water distribution plant in Alabama

Police in Albertville, Alabama say an employee at a water distribution plant opened fire on co-workers early Tuesday, killing two and injuring two before taking his own life.  The shooting occurred at the Mueller Co. plant, which employs more than 400 people and makes water distribution and measurement products, giving the city of Albertville its …

NBC cancels supernatural drama ‘Manifest’ after 3 seasons

NBC has canceled the supernatural drama series Manifest after three seasons. Created by Jeff Rake and starring Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, Athena Karkanis, J.R. Ramirez, Luna Blaise and Jack Messina, the series followed the crew and passengers of a missing plane who suddenly reappear after five years. Season 3 ended with a cliffhanger finale just …

‘Gone Girl’ actress Lisa Banes dies at 65 after hit-and-run accident in NY

Stage and screen actress Lisa Banes, best known for her roles in Gone Girl and Cocktail, died Monday after a hit-and-run accident in New York City at age 65.  Banes has been hospitalized following the accident on June 4 for severe head trauma.  In a statement, Banes’ manager, David Williams, confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying: “We …

‘Back To Work’ Program to Pay Mainers to Go Back to Work

Unemployed Mainers could get up to $1,500 to start a new job now through June 30. The Mills Administration says the new program aims to help unemployed residents get back to work. According to Maine.gov: The “Back to Work” program, administered by the Maine Department of Labor and the Department of Economic and Community Development, …

Juneteenth to Be State Holiday in Maine

Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill that will make Juneteenth, the day that has come to mark the end of slavery in the U.S., a state holiday. The law will not take effect until June 19, 2022. According to the Press Herald: Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, …

Producer Reveals Secret Rule of Kendall Jenner

Farnaz Farjam executive producer of KUWK, reveals Kendall Jenner had one rule about taping.  The  super model was ok recording her day to day except for one thing. That one thing was her love life… In an interview with BravoTV… Farnaz details Kendall’s “rule” and why… click here to find out more…   Editorial credit: …

Celebrate Father’s Day with FREE Fishing

Father’s Day Weekend, June 19-20, is a Free Fishing Weekend in Maine! On these days, anyone who registers online (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish without a license. All other laws and regulations apply on these days. Open to residents and nonresidents. For fishing tips, to find a new fishing …

FAA announces new fines for ‘unruly’ airline passengers who refuse to wear masks

Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks this year could face fines as high as $15,500, officials said on Monday.  The fines are part of an increased effort to crack down on what federal authorities described as “unruly and dangerous behavior” in the skies. The Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) made the announcement amid alcohol bans …

Authorities say that Illinois chemical plant fire could last for days, forcing 100s of home evacuations

Dozens of homes in northern Illinois were evacuated Monday after A massive fire destroyed a chemical plant in northern Illinois on Monday forcing dozens of evacuations and producing smoke so thick that it could be seen for miles. Fire officials in Rockton, Ill., issued a mandatory evacuation order affecting about 150 homes near a Lubrizol …