Temple Child Died from Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

Yesterday, June 17, Maine State Police’s Major Crimes Unit was called to assist the Franklin County’s Sheriff’s Office with an accidental shooting that happened at a Forest Hill Road home in Temple. After conducting interviews and collecting evidence State Police believe the child died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Other family members were in …

President Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday

On Thursday, President Biden signed a bill establishing Juneteenth — the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — as a federal holiday, establishing June 19 officially as Juneteenth National Independence Day.  The US Office of Personnel Management announced that many federal workers will observe the holiday today, June 18th, since this …

House votes to repeal the 2002 Iraq war authorization

On Thursday, the House voted to repeal the 2002 war authorization of military force against Iraq. The vote passed by 268-161 in the House, with 49 Republicans and 219 Democrats voting in favor. The repeal was endorsed by the White House and Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks argued that the …

Thomas Rhett and his dad Rhett Akins release “Things Dads Do” in time for Father’s Day

Thomas Rhett has teamed up with his own dad, Rhett Akins, for the new song “Things Dads Do.” released just in time for Father’s Day.  The song, written by Rhett and Akins with Matt Dragstrem and Chase McGill, is a reflection on what a ‘dad life’ is. Rhett and Akins first performed “Things Dads Do” …

Kenny Chesney announces 2022 ‘Here And Now’ tour

Kenny Chesney has announced his 2022 ‘Here and Now’ tour dates kicking off in April 2022 and going through the end of August. Chesney said in a press release: “I still can’t really believe it. But in the middle of all of this, I know it’s true… and I know how much I miss being out there, being …

Nick Cannon welcomes twin boys Zion and Zillion with Abby De La Rosa

Nick Cannon has welcomed twin sons, Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, aka Zilly, with Abby De La Rosa. De La Rosa shared the news on Instagram alongside a video of herself with her baby boys. captioned: “Welcome to the world Zion Mixolydian Cannon & Zillion Heir Cannon #Myworld #twinboys.” 40-year-old Cannon also has twins, son …

Will Smith to produce and host variety comedy special for Netflix

Netflix announced on Twitter that Will Smith with host and star in an upcoming variety comedy special that will be released globally later this year. Smith will also serve as an executive producer, along with Terence Carter, Miguel Melendez and Sahara Bushue. The hour-long special will include celebrity guests, comedic sketches, musical performances, noteworthy conversation …

Neighborhood Tips Lead to Bangor Drug Bust

Craig Pelkey, 53, and Sarah Denbow, 37, both of Bangor were arrested today, June 16, and charged with trafficking in fentanyl. Seized as part of this investigation was nearly 1.5 pounds of fentanyl. MDEA agents of the Bangor-based North Central Task Force, have for the past several months been investigating a group believed to be …

Oakland Waterfront Park Summer Concerts Back for 2021

Get ready to enjoy free concerts every Thursday starting July 8 at the Oakland Waterfront Park. The fun returns to the shores of the Messalonskee Lake after a year off because of the pandemic. The Oakland Parks and Recreation Department present the summer series July 8 to Aug. 26, starting at 6pm each evening. According …