Paramount Network confirms ‘Yellowstone’ is returning for Season 5

The hit Paramount Network drama ‘Yellowstone” is officially confirmed to return for Season 5 in 2022. The modern-day Western is set to begin production in May. Executive Producer David C. Glasser said: “We are honored to be able to bring audiences another season of Yellowstone. The continued growth in viewership and the recent recognition from the …

Colby College Acquires Two Islands Off St. George

Colby College in Waterville has announced that they have taken over stewardship of Allen Island and Benner Island off the coast of Maine. Colby acquired the islands from Up East Foundation and the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. The school hopes to create an island campus and expand academic programs at the islands off St. …

Crashes Piling up on Turnpike

The Maine State Police has responded to multiple crashes due to icy roads and unsafe driving today, Feb. 4. Friday’s storm has ushered in a wintry mix that has led to more than ten crashes on the Turnpike since 6:00am. Troopers are responding to one crash after another on the Turnpike. Troopers say people are …

NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets with President Biden to address surge in gun violence

President Biden joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday to discuss violent crime and rising gun violence in the city since the start of the pandemic, along with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Mayor Adams, a former police officer, ran a ‘tough on crime’ platform in his campaign …

Severe, widespread winter storm disrupts travel, knocks out power

A severe winter storm caused major disruptions on Thursday, cancelling thousands of flights and knocking out power to customers in Tennessee and Texas. By Thursday afternoon, at least 5,800 flights were canceled, according to FlightAware.  In addition, nearly 124,000 customers were without power in Tennessee, while approximately 60,000 had lost power in Texas. The National …

Netflix teases Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’ set to debut in December

Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming stop-motion musical adaptation of Pinocchio is coming to Netflix in December, ad the streaming service shared a short teaser trailer for the animated feature. Pinocchio is based on the Carlo Collodi children’s novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, which follows a wooden puppet who comes to life. Ewan McGregor voices Sebastian J. …

John Mulaney set to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ for a fifth time on February 26

Comedian John Mulaney is set to guest host Saturday Night Live for a fifth time on Feb. 26, after the show returns from a three-week break due to NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics. The only other celebrities who have guest hosted SNL five times include Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, John Goodman, Tom Hanks, Drew …

Five Guys to Open in Auburn This Summer

Five Guys is coming to the Twin Cities. The famous burger fast food restaurant’s upcoming Center Street, Auburn location will be their 7th in Maine. The location, expected to be open this summer, will be one of the first five in the country to also have a pick-up window. The other Five Guys locations in …

Fairfield Police Arrest Winslow Man on Drug Charges

Jacob Bizier, 31, of Winslow, has been arrested after a traffic stop by Fairfield police. They discovered cocaine, methamphetamine and other trafficking items in his car. Bizier is charged with aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs and unlawful position of scheduled drugs. From the Fairfield Police Department Facebook: A Maine man has been charged with trafficking …