2021 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Announced

2021 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists include Cabbage Patch Kids, Battleship, Mahjong, billiards, the piñata, American Girl Dolls and… Sand! Check out all the nominees and place your vote here. The inductees will be announced Nov. 4. Latest Local Central Maine News » The post 2021 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists Announced appeared …

Justice Department restricts use of chokeholds and ‘no-knock’ warrants

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department will tighten restrictions on when its agencies can use chokeholds, carotid restraints and no-knock entries. Garland said: “Building trust and confidence between law enforcement and the public we serve is central to our mission at the Justice Department. The limitations implemented today on the …

Senate Democrats introduce new voting rights bill

On Tuesday, a group of eight Senate Democrats introduced their latest version of a sweeping election reform bill to counter the record-number of voting restrictions that have passed in GOP-led states, which they say make it harder for minorities and low-income Americans to cast a ballot. Now known as the ‘Freedom to Vote Act,’ the …

Saturday Night Live’s Norm Macdonald dies at age 61 following private cancer battle

Comedian Norm Macdonald has died at 61 after a private nine-year battle with cancer. Macdonald’s longtime friend Lori Jo Hoekstra told Deadline that the former Saturday Night Live cast member died Tuesday morning, adding that the comedian was determined to keep his cancer battle private from family, friends and fans. Hoekstra told the outlet: “He was …

Kate Hudson is engaged to Danny Fujikawa after 5 years together

Kate Hudson announced in an Instagram post that she is engaged to longtime boyfriend Danny Fujikawa. Hudson caption a photo of herself and Fujikawa embracing on top of a mountain while showing off her engagement ring: “Let’s go! ‍‍.” Hudson and Fujikawa began dating in December 2016 and they welcomed their daughter, Rani Rose Hudson …

Silver Alert: Missing Windham Woman

The Windham Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for 59-year-old Renee Roach of Windham. She was last seen in the front yard of her home at 21 Ice House Rd. in Windham at 11:30 am this morning, Sept. 14. Renee Roach is a white female, 5’3, 120 lbs., with red hair and hazel eyes. …

Families of Fallen Maine State Troopers Unveil Memorial Road Signs

Twelve Maine roadways from Aroostook to York County will soon be dedicated to Maine State Troopers who have died in the line of duty. Maine State Police Colonel John Cote said: Our hope is the dedication of these road segments and the memorial markers will serve as reminders to honor our fallen heroes who gave …

Maine Celtics Release 2021-2022 Schedule

The Maine Celtics (formerly the Maine Red Claws) have released their NBA G League 2021-2022 schedule that begins Nov. 5 at College Park. Maine’s first home game at the Portland Expo is against Delaware on Nov. 12. Click for the complete Maine Celtics schedule. Latest Local Central Maine News » The post Maine Celtics Release …

2021 Maine Foliage Report

The 2021 Maine Foliage Report begins Sept. 15. Maine Foliage Reports are issued Wednesday afternoons during September and October. You can get signed up for weekly Maine Foliage Reports at mainefoliage.com Here are the recommendations on where to visit in the state. Central Maine Southern Maine Northern Maine Eastern Maine Western Maine Follow Maine Foliage …

Teenagers Arrested for Setting Lewiston Fatal Fire

Three teenagers have been taken into custody after the fatal fire Saturday, Sept. 11, on Blake Street in Lewiston. the Lewiston Fire Department and Lewiston Police Department responded to a six story multi-unit apartment building fire at 226 Blake Street. The building was evacuated but 70-year-old Felicien Betu was trapped in an apartment on the …