100 Deadliest Days of Summer on Maine’s Roads

The Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and its partners encourage motorists to “Survive your Drive”. State Highway Safety Director Lauren Stewart says, “While summertime may be the best time to relax and have fun, it is NOT the time to relax while driving, especially for teens and new drivers.” Now through Labor Day, September 5, …

Shooting Death in Vassalboro

The Maine State Police say one was killed and another injured in an incident on Main Street in Vassalboro on Memorial Day. Yesterday morning, May 29, the Regional Communications Center in Augusta received a 911 call from neighbors of the apartment complex at 513 Main Street, who reported a disturbance, saying they heard arguing and …

2 dead, 20 injured after car runs into crowd at Memorial Day event in Lincoln, Nebraska

Authorities confirmed that two people were killed and at least 20 others were injured after a serious car crash in Lincoln, Nebraska during the Americruise event on Sunday. Lincoln police said that two vehicles collided at an intersection and the force from the crash sent both vehicles into a crowd of bystanders who’d gathered to …

Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, arrested for DUI in California

Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was arrested in California over the weekend and charged with drunken driving. The Napa County Detention Center indicate that the 82-year-old Pelosi was arrested late Saturday on misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol content level of 0.08 or higher, …

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ earns record $156M over Memorial Day weekend

Top Gun: Maverick holds the distinction of the best Memorial Day opening weekend of all time with projected three-day domestic earnings of $126.7 million, and $156 million for the four days. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End was the previous record holder with $153 million. Top Gun: Maverick’s opening weekend is the best for …

Johnny Depp gives surprise performance at Jeff Beck concert in the U.K.

Johnny Depp marked the end of his highly publicized seven-week defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard with a surprise appearance at a Jeff Beck concert at Sheffield City Hall in England on Sunday. The venue tweeted Monday: “Well … what a surprise we got last night when Johnny Depp joined ⁦@jeffbeckmusic⁩ on stage. Wishing @jeffbeckmusic⁩ …

Pay it Forward Monday: Winthrop Express Care

Winthrop Express Care Let us start your work week off right, with a few smiles and some treats, all thanks to Gardiner Federal Credit Union. Nominate an office or business and we just may see you for the next PAY IT FORWARD MONDAY! Where Should We Go for Pay it Forward Monday? * Business Address …

Gun Giveback Event at Waterville Police Department

The Waterville Police Department is hosting a gun giveback event in their parking lot, June 11, in conjunction with the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. The police department is located at 10 Colby Street in Waterville. On June 11, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Maine Gun Safety Coalition, in conjunction with the Waterville …

Latest on Texas School Mass Shooting

Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw confirmed that no efforts were made to rescue children at Robb Elementary during the mass shooting this week, because an on-scene commander believed that authorities were addressing a barricaded suspect, not an active shooter. A decision was made…that there was time…to wait for a tactical team. With the benefit of …

CDC confirms 9 monkeypox cases have been identified in 7 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) confirmed on Thursday that nine cases of monkeypox has been identified across seven states. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a news briefing that the nine cases have been identified in Massachusetts, Florida, Utah, Washington, California, Virginia and New York. Walensky said that while the nine …