Take a look at Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz in new trailer for ‘The Batman’

The new trailer for ‘The Batman’ debuted Monday, and film stars Robert Pattinson, 35, and Zoë Kravitz, 33, appear to face off – and join forces — in their roles as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Selina Kyle/Catwoman, respectively. Kravitz’s Catwoman tells Pattinson’s Batman in the trailer: “If we don’t stand up, no one will. ‘ The …

Lewiston Fire Under Investigation

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire last night, Dec. 28, at a building on Avon Road in Lewiston. Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blaze. WGME reports that it’s unclear if anyone was hurt. The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire at a former lumber company in …

Maine Sees a Decline in Motor Vehicle Fatalities in 2021

In the first six months of 2021, the Unites States saw a record number of motor vehicle fatalities. Maine, however, saw a decline, compared to recent years. As of Dec. 29, 149 individuals lost their lives due to motor vehicle-related incidents compared to 164 in 2020 and 157 in 2019. Additionally, fewer people were observed …

NYC public schools to reopen January 3rd with increased in-school COVID-19 testing amid Omicron surge

Upon reopening after the holiday break on January 3rd, New York City public schools will expand in-school coronavirus testing, but relax quarantine rules for students in a bid to keep them in class as much as possible amid skyrocketing infection and hospitalization rates.  NYC Mayor de Blasio announced Tuesday that roughly 80,000 students will be …

5 dead, including gunman, after shooting spree in Denver, Colorado area

Authorities said that five people were killed (including a police officer) and three injured in a series of shootings that began in the Denver area and ended later in the suburb of Lakewood. Police said the shootings began when the gunman killed two women and injured a man just before 6 p.m. Monday in Denver. …

Hall of Fame NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden dies at age 85

Former NFL broadcaster, and Hall of Fame coach John Madden has died at age 85. Madden passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, according to the league’s announcement.  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said of Madden’s death: “On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families. We all …

Jean-Marc Vallée, acclaimed director of ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ and ‘Big Little Lies,’ dies at age 58

Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée, who directed Dallas Buyers Club and Wild, as well as the HBO series Big Little Lies and Sharp Objects, has died at the age of 58.  Vallée died suddenly over the weekend in his cabin near Quebec City, from what appears to have been a heart attack.  In a statement announcing his …

Hugh Jackman announces he tested positive for COVID-19

Hugh Jackman shared that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The two-time Tony Award winner, who will star in the upcoming revival of “The Music Man” on Broadway (set to open in February) announced his diagnosis Tuesday via a video on his verified social media accounts. The caption to the video read: “Just wanted you …

Amtrak Train Heading to Brunswick Involved in Fatal Crash

An 83-year-old man died yesterday afternoon, Dec. 27, after his pickup truck was hit by an Amtrak Downeaster in Massachusetts. The train was on it’s way to Brunswick. There were no reported injuries to crew members or the 80 passengers onboard. One person was killed in a crash involving an Amtrak train bound for Maine …

CDC Updates Isolation Periods

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidelines after growing evidence shows the coronavirus is most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop. They now recommend isolation restrictions from 10 to 5 days, and shortened the time that close contacts need to quarantine. Latest on COVID-19 in …