Billionaire Sir Richard Branson and five other passengers successfully launched to the lower edge of space — about 50 miles above Earth — and back to planet Earth on Sunday in the first fully crewed flight from his private space tourism firm Virgin Galactic. Virgin Galactic’s reusable SpaceShipTwo returned to Spaceport America, about 170 miles …
Monthly Archives: July 2021
Take your first look at ‘Red Notice’ with Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds, coming in November
Dwayne Johnson shared a teaser photo for the action comedy thriller Red Notice on Instagram, along with a a premiere date, Nov. 12th. Johnson captioned the post: “ I’m officially serving you your notice. Ladies & gents @Netflix’s biggest movie ever #REDNOTICE will premiere in your living rooms around the globe on NOVEMBER 12th.” The photo …
Take a look at the trailer for Disney’s upcoming animated musical ‘Encanto’
The trailer for Disney’s upcoming animated musical film Encanto has been released, comprised of new music from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. Set in the mountains of Colombia, Encanto “tells the colorful story of a magical family called the Madrigals. However, teenage protagonist Mirabel, (voiced by ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star Stephanie Beatriz), is the only non-magical child …
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Missing Woman Last Seen in Freeport
Police are asking for help in locating Wendy Lewis, 55, who was last seen during the afternoon on July 7. Lewis was spotted at an Irving convenience store in Freeport. Her vehicle was found near the Salt Pond Preserve in Bristol later that afternoon. Latest Local Central Maine News » The post Missing Woman Last …
Amid drought, Gov. Newsom asks Californians to voluntarily cut water usage 15%
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asked residents to voluntarily cut water usage by 15% amid record temperatures and a drought in the state. On Thursday, Newsom added nine more counties to the state’s drought emergency declaration, which now covers 50 of California’s 58 counties, adding that the water conservation request was not mandatory. The governor suggested Californians …
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President Biden promises an end to military mission in Afghanistan by Aug. 31
President Biden promised on Thursday that he won’t “send another generation of Americans to war in Afghanistan,” saying the United States’ military mission will end by Aug. 31. The update comes just a couple days after the Pentagon said the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is about 90% complete. Biden spoke in the East Room of the White House, …
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Disney + releases trailer for Marvel’s ‘What If…?’ featuring final appearance from Chadwick Boseman
Disney+ shared a trailer for the animated anthology series What If…? which features Marvel universe characters Peggy Carter, T’Challa, Killmonger, Tony Stark, Thor, Doctor Strange and others, teasing “infinite possibilities” in the Marvel universe. What If…? is based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, and explores what would happen if major moments in …
‘American Horror Stories’ releases first-look teaser and announces cast
FX dropped the trailer for its new anthology series “American Horror Stories,” and series creator Ryan Murphy shared a teaser that introduces each cast members and their character names. Murphy wrote on Instagram. “And this isn’t even the half of it. Take a peek at some of the American Horror Stories cast.” Included in the …
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Taste of Waterville Returns for 2021
The 29th Annual Taste of Waterville is Aug. 4 at the Head of Falls and will include a variety of food, live music, beer/wine gardens, and so much more. More than two dozen cultural foods and demonstrations will be on display. Plus cultural demonstrations, ethnic entertainment and informative walks. More Local Community Events » For …
COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinics
Several pop-up clinics are available for you to get your COVID-19 vaccine. All people age 12 or older are eligible. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine » You can find a vaccination site near you at a pop-up clinic, health care center, or pharmacy: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/vaccination-sites#vaccsites3 Latest Local Central Maine News » The post COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up …