Former Rockland Police Officers Who Beat Porcupines on Duty, Sentenced

Addison Cox, 28, of Warren and Michael A. Rolerson, 31, of Searsmont, former Rockland officers, have been sentenced for beating porcupines to death while they were on duty. Both pleaded guilty. Maine police officers who beat porcupines to death while on duty sentenced to jail time via @bangordailynews >https://t.co/pfPzTY0VIy pic.twitter.com/n55p77xSj7 — CBS 13 News (@WGME) …

Richmond Selectman Accused of DUI

Robert Bodge, 66, a Richmond selectman was arrested July 14 for allegedly driving while under the influence and failing to stop for law enforcement. A Richmond selectman was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence and failing to stop for police. https://t.co/1nEHFqpX1o — CBS 13 News (@WGME) July 16, 2021 Latest Local Central Maine …

President Biden meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she prepares to leave office

President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on Thursday during what is likely to be her last visit to Washington as the head of state before she leaves office.  Biden praised Merkel, noting she was Germany’s first female chancellor, whose tenure lasted through four American presidents. At a White House news conference, Biden …

Dozens missing, over 40 people dead after historic flooding in western Germany

Severe flooding in Western Europe after the area experienced levels of rain not seen in a century caused over 40 deaths in Germany as flash floods swept through the countries, causing buildings to collapse.  At least six died in Belgium, and the neighboring countries of Luxembourg and the Netherlands were also affected. Authorities said at …

Jennifer Carpenter to return for Showtime’s ‘Dexter’ revival as Dexter’s sister

Jennifer Carpenter will return for Showtime’s ‘Dexter’ revival. The actress played Dexter Morgan’s sister Deb Morgan for all eight seasons of the original Showtime series, and was famously killed off in the 2013 series finale. Carpenter isn’t the only character to return from the dead — John Lithgow, who won an Emmy for his role …

Disney+ renews ‘Loki’ for Season 2

The streaming service Disney+ has renewed ‘Loki’ for Season 2, it was first revealed in the Season 1 finale.  In a post-credits scene in the episode, a case file was shown with a red stamp reading “Loki will return in Season 2.” The finale also set the stage for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of …

Portland Named One of the Best Places to Live in the US

Portland has been named as the 8th ‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’ in a new survey from US News. The criteria for their list included being a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life. How did they describe Portland? Maine’s largest metro area and economic …

Possession of Hypodermic Syringes Now Decriminalized

Gov. Janet Mills has signed a new law that decriminalizes the possession of hypodermic syringes. It eliminates the crime of illegal possession of hypodermic syringes and possessing a hypodermic syringe with residue of drugs. Previously it was considered illegal trafficking to give hypodermic syringes to others. That is not true with the new bill. Governor …

Justice Department criticizes FBI handling of allegations against USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar

In a scathing report Wednesday, the Justice Department’s inspector general said FBI officials investigating allegations of sexual abuse by disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar violated the agency’s policies by making false statements and failing to properly document complaints by the accusers. The inspector general opened an investigation in 2018; in June 2020, more than …

Over 60 wildfires continue to burn across Western U.S., with Oregon’s Bootleg Fire remaining the nation’s largest and still spreading

Increasingly steady, dry winds on Wednesday contributed to the over 60 wildfires in the Western United States, still burning across several states and crews continue to fight and contain them. Gusts of up to 35 mph and extreme temperatures near 105 degrees, with only 7% humidity in the forecast, is causing concern for more than …