One of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the deadly arrest of George Floyd two years ago has pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of aiding and abetting manslaughter in Floyd’s death. The former police officer, Thomas Lane, entered the plea to second-degree manslaughter in Hennepin County court to Judge Peter Cahill, the same judge …
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel series ‘1932’
Paramount+ announced Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford have been tapped to star in the ‘Yellowstone’ origin story ‘1932,’ from creator Taylor Sheridan. The series will stream exclusively on Paramount+ and debut at a date to be determined in December. 1932 “introduces a new generation of the Dutton family and will explore the early 20th century …
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Disney+ drops trailer for new series ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ set to premiere in August
Disney+ has released the trailer for ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’, officially set to premiere in August. Marvel’s Kevin Feige shared the trailer and premiere news at the Disney upfront presentation in New York, alongside series star Tatiana Maslany. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law centers on lawyer Jennifer Walters (Maslany), cousin of Bruce Banner, who inherits his …
Helpful Advice About Browntail Moth Caterpillars
We remember what problems they caused last year. Don’t be caught off guard. The Maine Forest Service asks everyone to check cars, trucks, boats, bikes, ATVs, and other vehicles for wandering browntail moth caterpillars. Now through late June, browntail moth caterpillars become expert hitchhikers. When they catch a ride, they may set up house in …
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Sen. Susan Collins Proposes Bi-Partisan Abortion Bill
Maine US Senator Susan Collins is working with Tim Kaine (D) of Virginia on the legislation. She says it will preserve abortion rights at the federal level and also preserve religious freedoms. Collins says the bill is about 90 percent complete and will be introduced to the Senate soon. The legislation comes after the Supreme …
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You Can Now Order More Free At-Home COVID Tests
Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of free at-home tests. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine Here’s what you need to know: Each order now includes #8 rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Your order of #8 tests will come in #2 separate packages (#4 tests in each package), each with its own …
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National ‘Disinformation Board’ Put on Pause
Following a growing amount of criticism, the Department of Homeland Security has paused its new disinformation governance board. Nina Jankowicz, who allegedly has posted controversial videos and tweets, has resigned as the board’s director. Criticism of the board pointed to fears of it impinging on free speech rights. The board has not formally been shut-down, …
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FDA authorizes single booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 through 11
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) authorized the use of a single booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer-BioNTech for children ages 5 through 11. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf said: “While it has largely been the case that COVID-19 tends to be less severe in children than adults, the omicron …
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President Biden and First Lady visit Buffalo New York after mass supermarket shooting, says ‘white supremacy has no place in America’
During a trip to Buffalo, N.Y., on Tuesday to visit with families of the victims killed in a mass shooting over the weekend, President Biden said that White supremacy is a “poison” that “has no place in America.” The President and First Lady Jill Biden also met with community leaders, and visited a memorial site …
Edie Falco to play Pete Davidson’s mom in Peacock series ‘Bupkis’
Edie Falco has been cast opposite Pete Davidson in the upcoming Peacock comedy series “Bupkis.” The actress and Davidson made the announcement during NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation. “Bupkis” was picked up straight-to-series at Peacock back in April and is described as a ‘heightened, fictionalized version of Davidson’s real life.’ Per Peacock, it will combine grounded storytelling …
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