Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson headed to space on next Blue Origin mission

Blue Origin announced that Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson is headed to space as a crew member of the next Blue Origin flight on March 23rd. Davidson will be on Blue Origin’s New Shepard-20 flight, launching from west Texas, with investor Marty Allen, former Party America CEO Marc Hagle and his wife Sharon Hagle, University …

Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Lil Nas X, BTS and more set to perform at 2022 GRAMMY Awards

The Recording Academy has announced the first round of performers for this year’s show, including BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, Olivia Rodrigo and more. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, April 3, 2022 from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, hosted …

Daylight Saving Time One Step Closer to Being Permanent

This past weekend may have been the last time that you would have to turn your clocks ahead. The United States Senate today, March 15, passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The “Sunshine Protection Act” still has to pass in the House of Representatives. The United States Senate has passed a bill …

Russian Vessel Turned Away at Maine Harbor

The Fesco Ulis, a Russian cargo ship carrying a petroleum-derived product, was denied a request to dock in Eastport. The ship previously was turned away from a port on the St. Lawrence Seaway. A Russian vessel carrying 8,000 tons of a petroleum-derived product was denied a request to dock in Eastport, Maine. https://t.co/wTkUCsBgsT — CBS …

Maine State House Closed After Flooding

Crews are continuing to work today to remove water from flooding at the Maine State House, that is closed for again today, March 15. Water burst from a pipe yesterday flooding the first floor and into a tunnel that connects the State House and Burton Cross Office Building. It's unclear when Maine's State House will …

Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall injured and hospitalized while reporting in Ukraine

Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall was injured while reporting near Ukraine’s capital, the network said Monday. Hall has been hospitalized, however it is not yet clear how he was injured or how severe his injuries are, according to the network.  Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott said in a memo to employees: “Earlier today, our correspondent Benjamin …

Los Angeles school district keeps students masked, despite state and county lifting the mask mandate

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) – the second-largest public school district in the nation — said that it will be keeping a mask mandate in place, despite the end of California’s statewide mask mandate for indoor public places. Monday, March 14th marked the first day students in California were able to attend school …

HBO Max greenlights The Batman spin-off series “The Penguin” starring Colin Farrell

HBO Max has committed to a limited-series order for ‘The Penguin,’ a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Colin Farrell will reprise his role as The Penguin — otherwise known as underworld kingpin Oswald Cobblepot.  The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, was released in theaters on March 4 and has grossed $134 …

Apple TV+ shares first look at Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in new spy thriller “Argylle”

Apple TV+ has revealed the first look at Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in its latest spy thriller movie, Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn and penned by Jason Fuchs. Dua Lipa is also set to provide original music for the film. Argylle is set to be the first installment of a three-part film trilogy. The film …

Cross Insurance Arena Reduces COVID-19 Guidelines

The Cross Insurance Arena in Portland has announced a change to their current COVID-19 policies. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine Due to the reduced levels of COVID-19 community transmission in Cumberland County, effective immediately, we are no longer requiring proof of vaccination or negative test until further notice. Please continue to check our website and …