A driver was killed today, June 22, in a crash on Route 196 in Lisbon. According to WMTW, the crash involved the car and a tractor-trailer. Driver killed in crash on Route 196 in Lisbon, police say https://t.co/mnSVi88BVE — WMTW TV (@WMTWTV) June 22, 2021 Latest Local Central Maine News » The post Fatal Crash …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Child Death in Waldo County
The Maine State Police is investigating the death of a child in Stockton Springs. On Sunday, June 20, at approximately 2:30 pm the Maine State Police’s Major Crimes Unit was notified about the death of a 3-year-old child. The child was taken by a family member to Waldo Hospital in Belfast Sunday afternoon where he …
Trump Organization sues NYC after golf course contract canceled in wake of Capitol attack
The Trump Organization sued the city of New York on Monday, after it ended its contract for a golf course at Ferry Point Park in the Bronx, in the wake of the attack on the US Capitol on January 6. In a lawsuit filed in state court in Manhattan, the company alleged wrongful termination of …
Judge dismisses lawsuits against federal officials in Lafayette Square protest
On Monday, a federal judge dismissed a series of lawsuits filed against the federal government for its use of force to drive Black Lives Matter protesters out of Lafayette Square last year. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled that claims filed against local officers involved in forcibly dispersing the crowd on June 1, 2020, could go forward, …
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Kelsea Ballerini releases video for “I Quit Drinking”
Kelsea Ballerini had shared the music video for her duet with LANY, “I Quit Drinking”, co-written by Ballerini alongside LANY frontman Paul Klein and Nicolle Galyon, In the music video, directed by Blythe Thomas, the two sing together in the pouring rain, “washing away the hangover of a past relationship and the memories of an ex.” …
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Chris Lane set to hit the road for headlining ‘Fill Them Boots” tour
Chris Lane will be hitting the road for his headlining Fill Them Boots tour which will kick-off late October in Memphis, Tennessee, wrapping in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in March 2022. Rising star Lily Rose will join Chris for the full tour, with Tyler Rich and Ernest also appearing on select dates. The Fill Them Boots tour takes …
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Bindi Irwin announces plans to step away from social media to focus on family and mental health
22-year-old television personality and conservationist Bindi Irwin announced that she is stepping away from social media to focus on her family and mental health. Irwin shared the news on Instagram, alongside a photo of herself holding Grace Warrior, her 3-month-old daughter with her husband, Chandler Powell. Said Bindi: “Hi guys, just a note to say thank …
‘Friends’ star James Michael Tyler reveals stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis
James Michael Tyler, the actor best known for playing Central Perk’s sarcastic coffee shop owner Gunther on the the hit NBC sitcom Friends, has revealed he’s fighting stage 4 prostate cancer. The actor appeared on the Today Show to discuss his initial diagnosis in 2018, saying that because he didn’t catch the cancer early, it …
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Wiscasset Police Chief Issues Statement After Suspect Escapes After Arrest
Larry Hesseltine, the police chief of the Wiscasset Police Department has issued an apology after a handcuffed suspect escaped during a weekend traffic stop. Vlad D. Palli, 23, of Richmond was arrested and charged with among other things, operating under the influence. He ended up escape following an incident in Wiscasset, eventually being recaptured after …
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Maine Begins Program to Help Police + People with Disabilities
The state of Maine is launching a new program aimed at helping Mainers with disabilities stay safe. When a person with disabilities or cognitive impairment encounters a law enforcement officer, they can have a difficult time communicating pertinent information. This barrier can create a significant challenge for officers trying to help the individual. The Contact …
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