As authorities entered the sixth day of the search on Wednesday for Lauderdale County Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White, 56, and inmate Casey White, 38, the local sheriff in charge of the investigation in Alabama said it is believed that the corrections officer “willingly” participated in the escape of the capital murder suspect, who …
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Dolly Parton named as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Inductee, along with Eminem, Lionel Richie, and more
Dolly Parton is among the list 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, announced on May 4. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveiled the list which includes Parton, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Judas Priest, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Allen Grubman, Jimmy Iovine, Sylvia Robinson, Elizabeth …
Suspect in custody after attack on Dave Chappelle while performing on stage at Hollywood Bowl
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that a 23-year-old man armed with a replica handgun that contained a knife blade was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, after attacking comedian Dave Chappelle onstage Tuesday night as he performed at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl arena. LAPD identified the suspect as Isaiah Lee of Los Angeles, …
Missing Portland Woman’s Body Found in Bangor
Cathy Pride of Portland was reported missing 3 years ago this month. Her remains have now been found in a wooded area off Odlin Rd. in Bangor. Bangor Police say a passerby spotted the remains last month. Her death is not considered to be suspicious. The remains of a Portland woman who had been missing …
Continue reading “Missing Portland Woman’s Body Found in Bangor”
Waterville Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Mother of His Kids
Nicholas Lovejoy, 31, of Waterville, has plead guilty to killing his longtime girlfriend, Melissa Sousa, 29, in 2019. She was the mother of his two children. The plea deal caps his sentence at 45 years. A Maine man admitted to killing his longtime girlfriend and mother of his children, wrapping her in a tarp, and …
Continue reading “Waterville Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Mother of His Kids”
75-Year-Old Man Drowns When Boat Capsizes
A 75-year-old Perry man drowned yesterday, May 3, when the boat he was working in overturned on a small remote pond in Downeast Maine. Lindon Rockwell of Perry was tending baitfish traps on East Pike Brook Pond when he leaned over to check one of his traps, the 12-foot aluminum boat he was in overturned, …
Continue reading “75-Year-Old Man Drowns When Boat Capsizes”
Pat Benatar, DuranDuran, Eminem and Others Inducted to Rock + Roll Hall of Fame
The list of the 2022 artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is eclectic, to say the least. Inducted are Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar and Dolly Parton, who initially said she would not accept, but later changed her mind. The honorees are voted on by …
Continue reading “Pat Benatar, DuranDuran, Eminem and Others Inducted to Rock + Roll Hall of Fame”
Former President Donald Trump settles lawsuit with the District of Columbia over accusations of improperly spending non-profit funds
Court documents show that former President Donald Trump settled a lawsuit on Tuesday with the District of Columbia over accusations of improperly spending non-profit funds. Trump agreed to pay $750,000 to settle the lawsuit that was filed against Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Committee, Trump International Hotel Washington D.C., and the Trump Organization. The District of Columbia …
The Supreme Court confirms draft opinion on abortion is authentic; opens investigation into leaked document
On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that a draft opinion to overturn the landmark abortion ruling in Roe vs. Wade that was leaked late Monday is authentic, however cautioned that the draft is not necessarily the final word on the matter. The opinion, drafted in February and reported by Politico on Monday night, has …
Screen adaptation of the Broadway show ‘Wicked’ to be split into two films
Director Jon M. Chu announced that the movie adaptation of the Broadway show ‘Wicked” will be split into two films. The first film is scheduled for release December 2024. Wicked premiered on Broadway in 2003. Chu cited misgivings about attempting to condense the Broadway musical into a single film, saying in part: “As we tried …
Continue reading “Screen adaptation of the Broadway show ‘Wicked’ to be split into two films”