New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs gun reform bills including banning semi-automatic rifles for those under 21

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed sweeping gun reform bills on Monday, banning individuals under the age of 21 from buying or possessing a semi-automatic rifle. The package was passed by the New York Assembly on June 2 after the May 14 shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo that left 13 dead and the …

Netflix releases the first teaser for Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’

Netflix has released a teaser trailer for their Addams Family spinoff-series, ‘Wednesday,’ from director Tim Burton.  The teaser features Jenny Ortega as the 16-year-old Wednesday Addams, and also features a first look is the Addams Family’s handy pet, Thing. According to an official synopsis “the series is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ …

Kesha joined by her famous friends to explore the supernatural in Discovery+ series ‘Conjuring Kesha’

Discovery+ announced the premiere of Kesha’s new series Conjuring Kesha. The unscripted supernatural premieres July 8 on the streaming service.  In the series, Kesha will explore the supernatural with celebrity friends in six hour-long episodes. The first photos show Kesha with comedian Whitney Cummings and singer Betty Who. Other guest stars on Conjuring Kesha include Bachelorette …

Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert Series

Join Johnson Hall every Friday Night this summer (June 17 – Aug. 26) at the Gardiner Waterfront for the Free Waterfront Concert Series. More Local Community Events » Here’s this summer’s schedule: For more info go to: www.johnsonhall.org/events. Latest Local Central Maine News The post Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert Series appeared first on 107.9 …

Plan for Free Community College a Go

The Maine Legislature has approved a plan to provide free community college to students who were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program may pay for up to two years of tuition and fees at the seven community colleges in Maine. The payment is after federal and state grant aid has been applied. Maine’s plan …

Presque Isle Man Dead in Officer Involved Shooting

Jacob Poitraw, 25, of Presque Isle, died after he was shot by police in Presque Isle. He allegedly threatened two people with an assault-style rifle after a road rage incident. #UPDATE: A 25-year-old Maine man died after he was shot by police in Presque Isle. The suspect reportedly rammed an officer’s cruiser several times before …

Great Salt Bay Community School Student Arrested After Threat Against Teacher

The Damariscotta Police Department arrested a Great Salt Bay Community School student they say threatened a teacher with violence. No weapons or any threat of weapons involved. 06/06/2022 Release of Public Information in reference to an event that took place at GSB on Friday. On Friday there was… Posted by Damariscotta Police Department on Monday, June …

Pay it Forward Monday: Maine General Orthopedics

Maine General Orthopedics 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 …

Mass shooting in Philadelphia, PA leaves 3 dead, 11 injured

Philadelphia police confirm that a mass shooting took place late Saturday night, leaving three people dead and at least 11 other people injured.  Police Inspector D.F. Pace said that officers patrolling the area heard gunfire from South Street, an entertainment district with bars and restaurants, just before midnight and saw “several active shooters shooting into …

At least 3 dead, 14 injured in shooting near Chattanooga, Tennessee bar

At least three people were killed and 14 were injured early Sunday morning, after a shooting near a bar in Chattanooga, Tenn. In a press conference on Sunday, Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy said that two victims died from gunshot injuries and a third died after being struck by a vehicle in the shooting, which …