A person is dead after a crash on China Road in Winslow last night, August 2. The passenger in the vehicle was not injured. Police say a driver veered off the road, went airborne, hit a utility pole, and rolled over in Winslow. https://t.co/MQx0S14CHk — CBS 13 News (@WGME) August 3, 2022 Latest Local Central …
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Senate approves legislation to expand veteran health care benefits due to burn pit exposure
On Tuesday night, the Senate overwhelmingly approved the PACT Act with an 86-to-11 vote. The PACT Act is a bill to expand health care benefits for veterans who developed illnesses due to their exposure to burn pits during military service. The vote came after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday afternoon that he and …
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan despite threat of Chinese retaliation
On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei, showing support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit. Pelosi’s visit marks the first time that a House Speaker has visited Taiwan in 25 years. A Taiwanese official told CNN that Pelosi is expected to stay in Taipei overnight. Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan …
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Showtime cancels series ‘The First Lady’ after one season
Showtime has canceled the anthology series ‘The First Lady‘ after just one season. The First Lady explored the lives of former first ladies, including Michelle Obama (Viola Davis), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson). The series was created by Aaron Cooley and also featured Kiefer Sutherland, O-T Fagbenle, Aaron Eckhart and Dakota …
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David Harbour and Pedro Pascal to star in HBO’s limited series ‘My Dentist’s Murder Trial’
Pedro Pascal and David Harbour have signed on to star in the HBO limited series “My Dentist’s Murder Trial”. The series is inspired by the 2017 New Yorker article “My Dentist’s Murder Trial: Adultery, False Identities, and a Lethal Sedation,” written by James Lasdun. The article told the true story of how Dr. Gilberto Nunez …
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reminds you that no police officer will ever call you to tell you that you have a warrant for your arrest or that you are being subpoenaed. That is the basis of a new phone scam, as the warning the public to be aware. Today we have a new SCAM …
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New Hampshire Man Spotted in Maine Wanted by Police
The Brentwood Police Department in New Hampshire is looking for Peter M Curtis, wanted in connection with an abduction last week in Brentwood. Curtis is considered armed and dangerous and has recently been seen in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Press Release Brentwood Police Department The Brentwood Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance …
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Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold + Snowy Winter
Need a cool down from this summer’s hot weather. Think winter! The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac is out now and predicts a cold and snowy winter. According to The Farmers’ Almanac: …this winter season will have plenty of snow, rain, and mush—as well as some record-breaking cold temperatures! We are warning readers to get ready to …
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Recall of ‘Wilbur’s of Maine’ Milk Chocolate Blueberries
Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections of Freeport is recalling their Milk Chocolate Blueberries because of an undeclared allergen. They are 8 oz. resealable packages and may contain undeclared chocolate covered almonds. They were distributed throughout New England and nationwide through mail orders. #RecallAlert – Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections of Freeport is recalling some of …
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Silver Alert Issued for Missing 26-Year-Old Male
The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for 26-year-old Bret Libby of Long A Township who was last seen Tuesday, August 2 at 12:00 am. He is a white male, 5’09”, 172 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes. Libby has been in crisis for at least the last two days. He …
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