Zooey Deschanel joins Season 3 of Apple TV+ series ‘Physical’

Apple TV+ said in a press release that Zooey Deschanel is joining the cast of the comedy-drama  ‘Physical.’  Deschanel, 42, will appear in Season 3 of the series, joining returning stars Rose Byrne, Dierdre Friel, Della Saba, Lou Taylor Pucci, Paul Sparks, Ashley Liao and Geoffrey Arend. Physical takes place in 1980s San Diego and …

Body of Missing Vinalhaven Man Recovered by Maine Game Wardens

Maine Game Warden Divers recovered the body of a missing 31-year-old Vinalhaven man earlier today, Oct. 18. Owen Adair, age 31 of Vinalhaven, was last seen by his family on Thursday, Oct. 13. His family reported him missing yesterday after finding his ATV near Folly Pond in Vinalhaven, and then finding his boots and an …

Stockton Springs Mother Guilty in Murdering Son

Jessica Trefethen, 36, of Stockton Springs has been found guilty of killing her 3 1/2-year-old son last year. She was found guilty by a Waldo County jury for depraved indifference murder. Maddox Williams died on June 20, 2021, after being taken there by Trefethen after complaining of stomach pain. The toddler lost consciousness in the …

KVCAP Annual Diaper Drive

October is the annual KVCAP diaper drive. Each year their Family Enrichment Councils in Kennebec and Somerset counties organize a diaper drive to collect diapers and wipes for families in need. The “Stuff the Cruiser” events in collaboration with local law enforcement in various communities are: • Somerset County: Friday, 10/21 at the Skowhegan Hannaford’s …

Suspect Sought in Augusta Bank Robbery

Augusta Police are investigating an armed bank robbery at the Camden National Bank on Armory Street, Saturday, Oct. 15. The suspect showed a gun and demanded money. He was wearing a light jacket, dark athletic pants. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (207) 626-2370. Police say this man walked into a Maine …

You May Now Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness

The application process for the student debt cancellation program is now available. Americans may now apply for up to $20,000 in forgiveness. Click “Start the Application” at studentaid.gov. It is expected to take up to six weeks to process. Most who apply before mid-November should expect to get their debt canceled before Jan. 1. President …

No Foul Play Ruled in Vassalboro Weekend Fire

A marijuana growing facility was burned to the ground on Cushnoc Road, Vassalboro, Saturday, Oct. 15. Investigators say they don’t know what caused it, but no foul play is suspected. A marijuana growing facility in Central Maine burned to the ground and investigators say they still don't know what caused it. https://t.co/vvfWG7ENt1 — CBS 13 …

Thousands of Maine Small Businesses Eligible for $7 Million in Energy Relief

More than 2,900 Maine small businesses may receive a one-time utility account credit funded through the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to offset energy costs. From Maine.gov: Governor Janet Mills announced today that 2,919 Maine small businesses and nonprofit organizations will soon receive a one-time electric utility account credit of more than $2,000 to …

Police confirm dismembered bodies found in Oklahoma river are those of 4 missing men

Okmulgee Police Department in Oklahoma have confirmed that four dismembered bodies recovered from a river on Friday belonged to a group of missing men.  Authorities say they are searching for a person of interest following their murders. On Monday police Chief Joe Prentice confirmed the bodies of four men pulled from the Deep Fork River, Southwest of …

Hearing aids are now available over the counter at retailers Walgreens, CVS, and more

Hearing aids can now be purchased without a prescription or medical exam from Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Best Buy. The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in August that allowed over-the-counter sales of hearing aids for adults ages 18 and older with mild to moderate hearing loss. People with severe hearing loss and children still need prescriptions for the devices. President Joe Biden issued …