NXIVM cult co-founder Nancy Salzman sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison

Nancy Salzman, a former nurse who co-founded and once ran the cult-like NXIVM group, was sentenced Wednesday to 42 months in prison. Salzman, 67, the former president and co-founder of NXIVM, must also pay a $150,000 fine. Salzman has agreed to forfeit more than $500,000 in cash, several properties and a Steinway grand piano. U.S. …

Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson teaming up for the new film ‘Ghosted’ for Apple TV+

Avengers costars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson are teaming up together for a new film for Apple TV+. ‘Ghosted,’ described as a ‘romantic action adventure movie,’ will be directed by Rocketman’s Dexter Fletcher, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (“Deadpool,” “Zombieland”) serving as writers. The duo last starred together in ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Evans, 40, played …

Actress Olivia Munn and comedian John Mulaney expecting their first child together

Comedian John Mulaney revealed that he and actress Olivia Munn, who began dating earlier this year, are expecting a baby together. Mulaney appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, and opened up about the past year — which included a drug relapse, rehabilitation, a divorce from ex-wife Anna Marie Tendler, and his relationship with Munn. …

Legislators Call for President to Rescind Lobster Closure and Seasonal Restrictions Off Maine Coast

Maine State legislators have submitted a letter to President Biden requesting that his administration take steps to immediately rescind the closure in the Lobster Management Area 1 Seasonal Restricted Area. Also, the bipartisan request is looking to order all applicable agencies to re-engage with the State of Maine and its agencies and stakeholders to find …

Buckfield Man Indicted in His Baby Daughter’s Death

A Buckfield man, formerly of Turner, has been indicted, arrested and charged with murder in the 2020 death of his infant daughter. Today, Sept. 8, the Grand Jury sitting at Androscoggin County returned an indictment charging the Trevor Averill, 27, of Buckfield, with Depraved Indifference Murder and Manslaughter. Averill was arrested at his home in …

Recreational Marijuana Sales in Maine Continues to Grow

According to the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy, Maine’s adult-use recreational marijuana retailers sold $10.2 million worth of products in August. The Portland Press Herald reports that just in the past month, 9 new stores opened. That makes 53, and the industry is still growing. 185 are in various stages of the approval process. Listen …

Man Facing Arson Charges for Lighting Fire Outside Rumford Business

The Rumford Police and Fire Departments were called to Mountain Valley Variety on Hancock Street in Rumford on Sept. 2 for a report of a fire outside of the building. The Fire Marshal’s office was contacted and an Investigator responded to the scene. The Office of State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Rumford Police …

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs voting restrictions into law

On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law placing new restrictions on voting. The signing into law of Senate Bill 1 adds new restrictions to early voting and new identification requirements, which critics say will disproportionately impact voters of color. Abbott said at an event where he signed the bill: “It does …

President Biden to outline plan this week to curb the COVID-19 Delta variant, as cases surge

President Biden is expected this week to outline a new “6-pronged” strategy involving the public and private sectors in order to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge of the delta variant. Biden is set to deliver remarks on Thursday in hopes of controlling the resurgent pandemic, with positive cases and deaths increasing, while …

Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren to return for ‘The Expendables 4’ along with 50 Cent, Megan Fox and more

Lionsgate has officially announced “The Expendable 4” is in the works, reuniting Sylvester Stallone, Couture, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren for an all-new feature film. In addition, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, and Tony Jaa will join the franchise in new roles for the sequel. “We are thrilled to partner with our friends at …