According to the CDC, Maine has the highest infection rate for COVID-19 in the country. Omicron is largely responsible for the latest surge, accounting for 80 percent of the new infections in the state. Most of the country, except for the Northeast, is considered to have a low infection rate. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine …
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Convicted Child Rapist Captured in Farmingdale
Stephen Corbin, Jr., 38, of Methuen, Massachusetts, a convicted child rapist, ran off in the middle of his trial last month. He was captured today, May 6, in Farmingdale. Corbin was on trial for sexual assault of 14 and 15 year old girls. Maine authorities are charging Corbin as a fugitive from justice and felon …
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CDC Investigates Cases of Unexplained Hepatitis in Kids
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians and public health authorities of a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection. From the CDC: This Health Advisory serves to notify US clinicians who may encounter pediatric patients with hepatitis of unknown …
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Movie Filming in Lewiston
Be aware that tomorrow, May 7, from 9am until noon, scenes from the upcoming film, “The Murderer,” is being shot at Kennedy Park in Lewiston. MOVIE FILMING – KENNEDY PARK ON SAT., MAY 7, 2022: Don’t be alarmed if you see the “FBI,” police cars, and numerous… Posted by Official City of Lewiston, Maine on Thursday, …
Karine Jean-Pierre to replace Jen Psaki as new White House press secretary
On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that Karine Jean-Pierre will replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary later this month. Said Biden of Psaki: “Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House briefing room. I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, …
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President Biden approves disaster declaration for New Mexico due to devastating Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon wildfire
President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for New Mexico due to a wildfire that’s been burning for weeks in the northern part of the state. Fire officials say the The Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire is just 20% contained, but has burned more than 160,000 acres. The blaze began about a month ago and …
2022 Daytime Emmys: See The Full List of Nominees
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 2022 Daytime Emmy Awards, set to air on June 24. CBS’ The Young and the Restless led the nominations with 18 nods, with ABC’s General Hospital earning 17 and NBC’s Days of Our Lives earning 11. Peacock’s Days of Our Lives: …
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Daniel Radcliffe transforms into ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic in trailer for upcoming biopic
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe portrays “Weird Al” Yankovic in the biopic titled Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. In the new teaser trailer for the film, Radcliffe sports Yankovic’s ’80s look (glasses and curls), and shows ‘Weird Al’ performing in front of a large number of fans. “Anybody got an accordion?” he asks, before being …
Maine Law Enforcement Memorial Observance, May 9
The annual observance at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial will take place on Monday, May 9, at 10 a.m. The granite memorial, located on State Street near the Maine State Capitol in Augusta, is dedicated to Maine law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Luke Gross is the …
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Former President Trump’s oldest son Donald Trump Jr. voluntarily appears before Jan. 6 committee for interview
Reports reveal that Donald Trump Jr., the former president’s oldest son, voluntarily testified on Tuesday before the Jan. 6 select committee investigating last year’s attack on the Capitol. Trump Jr. reportedly appeared by videoconference for two hours, and according to multiple sources, the outcome was ‘uneventful.’ Last month it was reported that Trump Jr. was …