Multiple Injuries After Augusta Western Avenue Accident

Last night, July 27, multiple people were hurt when an SUV hit another SUV and then struck two pedestrians on Western Avenue in Augusta. According to WGME, Augusta Police said several people were taken to the hospital with “undisclosed injuries.” Multiple people are hurt after an SUV hit another SUV and then struck two pedestrians …

Suspect in mass shooting at Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill. is indicted on 117 counts

The suspect accused of the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill., which killed seven people and injured dozens of others, has been indicted on 117 counts. Prosecutors announced Wednesday that the suspect, Robert Crimo III, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, which breaks down to three counts of first-degree …

United States makes ‘substantial proposal’ to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Wednesday that the United States has made a “substantial proposal” to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner, as well as another American currently detained in Russia. Blinken did not elaborate on the details of the proposal while taking questions from reporters at the State Department, telling reporters: “We …

Tony Dow, who portrayed Wally Cleaver on ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ dies at age 77

Actor Tony Dow, who played Wally Cleaver on the long-running 1950s sitcom “Leave It to Beaver,” died Wednesday morning at the age of 77 due to complications from liver cancer. Dow’s death was officially announced on the actor’s official Facebook page, and confirmed by his son and Dow’s agent, Frank Bilotta. On Tuesday, Dow’s management team …

Barack Obama shares his 2022 Summer Playlist, including Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, and more

Barack Obama is back with his annual summer playlist, sharing on Twitter: “Every year, I get excited to share my summer playlist because I learn about so many new artists from your replies — it’s an example of how music really can bring us all together. Here’s what I’ve been listening to this summer. What songs …

River Fest in Skowhegan, August 4-7

River Fest is the annual, multi-day event held every August in Skowhegan, that celebrates life and recreation on the Kennebec River. This year’s event is scheduled for August 4-7 and is designed to showcase the potential of the Kennebec River Gorge as the future home of the Skowhegan River Park. River Fest is organized by …

Game Wardens Recover Body of Drowning Victim

Maine Game Wardens recovered the body of a 55-year-old Roxbury man who appears to have drowned after falling out of his fishing boat last night, July 26. Thomas Averill, 55, of Roxbury was out fishing on Ellis Pond alone in a 14-foot aluminum boat. At approximately 7:50 pm, people on shore noticed an aluminum boat …

Augusta PD Warning About Phone Scam

The Augusta Police Department is warning residents about a new phone scam with someone claiming to be with APD. We just received a call about a person receiving a text message from someone claiming to be with APD. They asked the… Posted by Augusta Maine Police Department on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Latest Local Central Maine …

New Official Website for the Town of Winslow

The Town of Winslow has launched a new website, making it easier to navigate and they have added features including issue reporting. They are hoping the site will be much more interactive. Go Here: https://www.winslow-me.gov/ It's finally here! Today The Town of Winslow launched our new website. We hope everyone finds this site much easier …