Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike in Afghanistan

Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of al-Qaeda, was killed in an U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan over the weekend.  A senior White House official said that the U.S. conducted a successful counterterrorism operation against a “significant” al-Qaeda target in Afghanistan over the weekend, adding that there were no civilian casualties. The counterterrorism attack took place …

First man convicted in Jan. 6 Capitol attack is sentenced to 7 years in prison

On Monday sentenced the first defendant to be put on trial for involvement in the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol last year to seven years in prison.  A jury in Washington had convicted 49-year-old Guy Wesley Reffitt from Wylie, Texas on five felony counts back in March, including obstruction of justice and entering …

Take a look at the teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film ‘Oppenheimer’

Universal Pictures shared a trailer for Christopher Nolan’s new biopic film, Oppenheimer, featuring Cillian Murphy as theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer is based on the biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The film explores how Oppenheimer’s work on the Manhattan Project led to the creation of the atomic bomb. The …

Kate Winslet and HBO team up for the limited series ‘The Palace’

Oscar and Emmy winner Kate Winslet is teaming up with HBO to star in the limited series ‘The Palace,’  Winslet will also be an executive producer of the drama, which HBO has ordered to series. The Palace chronicles a year inside an authoritarian regime as it begins to unravel.  HBO Programming executive vp Francesca Orsi …

Second Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in Maine

The Maine CDC has confirmed another case of Monkeypox in Maine. This time in a male in Penobscot County. The first case was back on July 22 in York County. The CDC is working to identify any others who may have been exposed From the CDC: Monkeypox symptoms can include: Fever Headache Muscle aches and …

Pay it Forward Monday: United Ag and Turf in Fairfield

United Ag & Turf in Fairfield 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? …

Missing Livermore Falls Teen

The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office yesterday, July 31, issued a Silver Alert for 16-year-old Asia Brown of Livermore Falls. Asia was last seen Saturday, July 30, at approximately 8:30 pm at her home on Campground Rd. in Livermore Falls. Asia’s father discovered her missing this morning when he woke up at 6:30 am. Asia has …

McKinney Fire continues to spread through Northern California affecting over 51,000 acres

According to Cal Fire, the McKinney Fire in the Klamath National Forest in Siskiyou County had burned through 51,468 acres as of Sunday morning, and remained 0% contained. The largest wildfire in California so far this year began on Friday afternoon in the Klamath National Forest near the California- Oregon border, leading Cal Fire officials …

Kentucky flooding death toll climbs to 28 as more heavy rain in predicted in the area

At least 28 people have died following severe flooding in Kentucky.  In a series of tweets, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the new death toll, and said the state had received trailers to provide shelter to those impacted by the floods and was working to establish more shelter options. Beshear has said the number would …