More Cases in Maine of Bird Flu

The Department of Agriculture says new cases of the avian flu have now been discovered in York and Lincoln Counties. The properties have been put under quarantine. The USDA say people should minimize direct contact with wild birds. The bird flu, otherwise known as the Avian flu, has killed seven million turkeys and chickens in …

House passes legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus

In a move designed to further isolate Moscow’s economy in response to President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, the House passed a bill on Thursday that will suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus.  Biden is expected to sign the trade suspension measure into law when it reaches his desk. The House-passed bill now …

Federal judge allows Capitol riot suspect to plead guilty for assault of a police officer

A federal judge has allowed a Texas man accused of assaulting a police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to plead guilty in an unusual move from the court.  U.S. District Judge Randy Moss repeatedly asked the defendant, Lucas Denney, if he was aware of his rights and if he wanted to proceed with …

Take a look at the trailer for the Netflix series ‘Our Great National Parks’ hosted by Barack Obama

Streaming service Netflix shared a trailer for the docuseries ‘Our Great National Parks’ featuring former-President Barack Obama. Our Great National Parks celebrates and explores “the power of our planet’s greatest national parks and wild spaces,” with Obama serving as narrator. The five-episode series will span five continents and highlight Monterey Bay, Calif., Tsavo National Park in …

Paul Wesley cast as James T. Kirk for Season 2 of Paramount Plus Series ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

Paul Wesley has been cast in the iconic role of James T. Kirk in the upcoming second season of the Paramount+ series “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” due to premiere on Paramount Plus on May 5.  “Strange New Worlds” also stars Anson Mount as Capt. Pike, Ethan Peck as Spock, and Rebecca Romijn as Una …

Portland Sea Dogs 2022 Schedule

Opening day is set for Friday night, April 8 at Hadlock Field for the Portland Sea Dogs. They will host the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. For any changes to the schedule, please click here. Latest Local Central Maine News » Latest Local Central Maine News The post Portland Sea Dogs 2022 Schedule appeared first on …

17-Year Old Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Grandmother in Rumford

According to the Rumford Police Department, a 17-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his grandmother early this morning, March 17. The incident occurred on Andover Road in Rumford. The victim has multiple non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to survive. The teen has been charged with aggravated assault. MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Early Morning Crash in Etna on I-95

One person was injured this morning, March 17, and taken to a hospital after an crash on I-95. A pick-up crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer in the southbound lane in Etna. The injured suffered serious but non-life threating injuries. No names have been released. #UPDATE: Road has re-opened. Driver transported to hospital for …

6 Arrested in Washington County on Felony Drug Trafficking Charges

Maine Drug Enforcement Agency’s Downeast Task Force along with local, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement partners has arrested six people in Washington County on felony drug trafficking charges. The arrests follows a two month undercover investigation into the sale of fentanyl and crack cocaine in the Indian Township, Calais and Princeton areas.. Arrested …

State House Closed for Rest of Week Because of Flooding

Today’s (March 17) scheduled legislative session at Maine’s State House had to be canceled because of the burst water pipe earlier this week. There is flooding on the first floor and the tunnel to the Cross Office Building. Clean-up continues. Maine’s State House is still flooded due to a burst pipe. As a result, the …