Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin crew soar successfully into space, landing safely

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and three crewmates soared into space aboard a Blue Origin rocket from Texas, landing safely in the desert about 10 minutes later.  The New Shepard suborbital rocket lifted off about 9:12 a.m. EDT from the company’s Corn Ranch launch site 160 miles east of El Paso. Bezos’ brother, Mark Bezos, rode …

Netflix drops teaser for new thriller series ‘Clickbait’ featuring Adrian Grenier

Netflix shared a teaser trailer for the new thriller series ‘Clickbait,’ featuring Adrian Grenier as Nick Brewer, described as ‘a loving husband, father and brother.’ In the preview, Nick’s seemingly perfect life is called into question after he is captured and held hostage. He appears in a video while holding signs that read, “I abuse …

Watch the trailer for Johnny Knoxville’s ‘Jackass Forever’

The trailer for the upcoming movie ‘Jackass Forever’ was released, set to open in theaters on October 22. The original crew, consisting of Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy – as well as newcomers Jasper, Rachel Wolfson, Sean “Poopies” McInerney, Zach Holmes, and Eric Manaka – are back …

Help Fill Backpacks with The Greater Augusta Back to School Program

The Greater Augusta Back to School Program is looking for your help to fill 1,000 backpacks with school supplies. The backpacks will be given out to those in need on Aug. 15 at the Augusta Civic Center. The nonprofit says they don’t have enough money yet to fill 1,000 backpacks and could use your help. …

Brady and Super Champion Bucs Visit White House

The Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited President Joe Biden and the White House today, July 20. PHOTO: https://twitter.com/Quicktake Tom Brady: “Not a lot of people think that we could have won and in fact, I think 40% of the people still don’t think we won." Biden: “I understand that” https://t.co/zWVPjevyq4 pic.twitter.com/EO3UcSBnrn — Bloomberg …

Maine Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile He Met Online

Zachary Lankist, 28, from Old Town is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year old he met online. Rockland Police arrested Lankist and charged him with gross sexual assault. PRESS RELEASE: On 07/19/2021, Rockland Police arrested 28 year old Zachary Lankist of Old Town on the charge of Gross… Posted by Rockland Maine Police Department on Tuesday, …

Missing Woman Last Seen in Acton

The York County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help in finding Jamie Bedard, 36, who was last seen Monday afternoon, July 19, at the Acton Trading Post on Route 109. She was seen getting into a silver/gray Volkswagen Passat going north on Route 109, toward New Hampshire. The York County Sheriff’s Office is …

Donations Are Urgently Needed for Platelet Donations

The Red Cross is facing a severe platelet shortage right now. More donations are urgently needed. Platelet donations are going to hospitals quicker than they’re coming in. You can help out and schedule an appointment to donate at http://rcblood.org/platelet Click for more local blood drives. Latest Local Central Maine News » The post Donations Are …

Canada announced plans to reopen border to fully-vaccinated American travelers

Canadian health officials announced on Monday that American citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed entry into Canada for non-essential travel, beginning next month. The Public Health Agency of Canada said in an official update that beginning Aug. 9, Americans who have completed regimens of approved vaccines can enter the country for …

Ben & Jerry’s to stop sales of ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories

Ben & Jerry’s, which is owned by Unilever, will no longer sell ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories, saying it’s inconsistent with the values of the socially conscious brand. The ice cream company has been doing business in Israel since 1987. The Vermont-based company has aligned itself with liberal causes, including diverting some funds destined …