West Forks Investigation of Transient Accused of Shooting a Gun

Edward Baker, 28, a transient, has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a vehicle in West Forks this morning, Sept. 14, around 1:30am. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says the owners of Berry’s General Store heard the sound of their vehicle running. The discovered Baker in the vehicle, who then fired a gun shot …

Maine Mother and Son Arrested for Drug Trafficking

A mother and son in Washington County and two men from New York have been arrested on drug trafficking charges following a joint investigation with the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested were Tammy Davis, 61 and Nicholas Ames, 39, both of East Machias and Jermaine Henry, 33, and Rashan …

Scam Tech Warning from Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau has issued a scam warning about callers pretending to be tech experts representing specific tech “customer support.” From the BBB: A tech support rep calls and offers to fix a computer bug you haven’t even noticed, or a pop-up warning appears on the screen, instructing you to dial a number for …

Ken Starr, independent counsel who probed former President Clinton’s administration, dies at age 76

Kenneth Starr, the independent counsel whose investigation of former President Bill Clinton led to the second-ever impeachment trial in American history, has died at age 76. His family said in a statement that Starr died in Houston of complications from surgery. Starr was best known for leading the investigation that ultimately led to the impeachment in which Clinton …

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s proposed nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks is met with pushback by many Republicans

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced legislation on Tuesday that would ban abortion after 15 weeks nationwide, with some exceptions. Graham said at a news conference: “I think we should have a law at the federal level that would say, after 15 weeks, no abortion on demand except in cases of rape, incest or to save the …

Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny to portray Elvis and Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s film “Priscilla”

Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny will portray Elvis and Priscilla Presley in Sofia Coppola’s adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, “Elvis and Me.”  The project, titled “Priscilla,” will be written and directed by Coppola and distributed by A24 in North America. Coppola has previously worked with A24 on “On the Rocks” and “The Bling Ring.” The …

Take a look at Dwayne Johnson in the latest trailer for ‘Black Adam’

Warner Bros. Pictures has released a new trailer for the upcoming film Black Adam, the latest DC Extended Universe film starring Dwayne Johnson in the titular role. Black Adam also stars Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, and Pierce Brosnan. The trailer shows Black Adam (Johnson) angry and in despair after …

Beef in HelloFresh Meal with Possible Contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that ground beef products in HelloFresh meal kits may be associated with E. coli. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The meal kits containing ground beef for this …

Update on Auburn Shooting

Arrests have been made in the shooting yesterday afternoon, September 12, in the Washington Street area in Auburn. WASHINGTON STREET SHOOTING | UPDATE On September 12, 2022, at approximately 1236PM, Auburn Police were dispatched to… Posted by Auburn (Maine) Police Department on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Latest Local Central Maine News The post Update on Auburn …

Auburn School Bus Filled with Kids in Accident

From the Auburn Police Department: This morning at 815am, an Auburn School bus traveling on Hotel Road near Minot Ave. was struck from behind by a pickup truck. The bus was carrying 47 students at the time of accident. Thankfully everyone is ok with no injuries reported. The Auburn Police Department says no one was …