Dr. Oz to end his talk show amid Pennsylvania Senate run

Two weeks after Dr. Oz (real name: Mehmet Oz) announced his bid for Pennsylvania’s open Senate seat, it’s been announced that his eponymous show will end in January 2022. The Dr. Oz Show is in its 13th season and had already been renewed for a 14th; its final airdate will be Jan. 14.  Oz announced …

‘Parasite’ star Park So Dam reveals she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer

South Korean actress Park So Dam, who starred in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. The 30-year-old Park was diagnosed during a regular health check-up and has undergone surgery, her agency, ArtistCompany, said in a statement. Park’s illness has disrupted plans to promote her next movie, “Special Delivery,” leaving her …

Crack Cocaine Seized in Thomaston

Elisa Robbins, 34, of Waldoboro and Lewiston was arrested yesterday, Dec. 14 and charged with trafficking in crack cocaine. Thomaston Police conducted a probation check on Robbins who was at the Hampton Inn. Seized was one-gram bags of crack cocaine with a street value of $4,000. Thomaston police seize crack cocaine – Elisa Robbins of …

Attorney General’s office sues far-right groups Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced on Tuesday that his office is suing two far-right groups over their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Racine’s office is suing both the ​​Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over the attack, alleging both groups were responsible for the violence that left one …

Senate votes to raise debt limit by $2.5 trillion into 2023

The Senate voted on Tuesday to raise the national debt limit by $2.5 trillion and extend it into 2023.  The House will next have to approve the legislation before it can be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The final tally for the Senate vote, which fell along party lines, was …

Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Ingo Rademacher sues ABC over vaccine mandate

Former “General Hospital” star Ingo Rademacher has sued ABC over their vaccine mandate, alleging they denied his applications for religious exemption.  Rademacher, 50, left the long-running daytime drama in November after refusing to comply with ABC’s mandate requiring General Hospital employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Documents were filed by attorney John W. Howard …

‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ shuts down production after Erika Jayne, Lisa Rinna and more test positive for COVID-19

Production on the 12th season of the hit Bravo reality series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has been temporarily suspended after several cast members tested positive for COVID-19. Erika Jayne, Garcelle Beauvais, and Lisa Rinna and at least one crew member have tested positive, forcing producers to temporarily shut down filming until the cast and …

Topsham Woman Dies in Massachusetts Crash

Dina Donahue, 53, of Topsham, was killed after vehicle crashed into her car in Brighton, Massachusetts, last night, Dec. 13. Anderson Nova, 19, of Randolph was speeding in a rented SUV when he ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into the driver’s side door of Donahue’s vehicle. A Maine woman was killed …

COVID Vaccination or Test for Ages 5 and Up Required Now at Portland Owned Facilities

The city of Portland will begin to require children five to 11 to have a negative COVID-19 test or show proof of vaccination at city facilities. The requirement begins on Jan. 1. Proof of vaccination or a negative test is already required for 12 and up. Facilities include Merrill Auditorium, the Portland Expo and Ocean …