Robert Bodge, 66, a Richmond selectman was arrested July 14 for allegedly driving while under the influence and failing to stop for law enforcement. A Richmond selectman was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence and failing to stop for police. https://t.co/1nEHFqpX1o — CBS 13 News (@WGME) July 16, 2021 Latest Local Central Maine …
Monthly Archives: July 2021
President Biden meets with German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she prepares to leave office
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met on Thursday during what is likely to be her last visit to Washington as the head of state before she leaves office. Biden praised Merkel, noting she was Germany’s first female chancellor, whose tenure lasted through four American presidents. At a White House news conference, Biden …
Dozens missing, over 40 people dead after historic flooding in western Germany
Severe flooding in Western Europe after the area experienced levels of rain not seen in a century caused over 40 deaths in Germany as flash floods swept through the countries, causing buildings to collapse. At least six died in Belgium, and the neighboring countries of Luxembourg and the Netherlands were also affected. Authorities said at …
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Toby Keith to release new album ‘Peso in My Pocket’ this October
Toby Keith has just announced his upcoming album, ’Peso in My Pocket,’ set for release on October 15. Keith said on social media: “Toby’s got a brand new album called #PesoInMyPocket that will be coming out October 15th! Pre-save it now so you’ll be the first to hear it!” The album marks Keith’s first since …
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Miranda Lambert announces new string of tour dates
Miranda Lambert has announced a new string of upcoming tour dates, includes several fairs and festivals. Lambert will hit the road beginning July 17 in Belmont, Ohio, touring through November with stops at the Rock the South Festival in Alabama and Tortuga Music Festival in Florida, as well as a three night run at Whitewater …
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Jennifer Carpenter to return for Showtime’s ‘Dexter’ revival as Dexter’s sister
Jennifer Carpenter will return for Showtime’s ‘Dexter’ revival. The actress played Dexter Morgan’s sister Deb Morgan for all eight seasons of the original Showtime series, and was famously killed off in the 2013 series finale. Carpenter isn’t the only character to return from the dead — John Lithgow, who won an Emmy for his role …
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Disney+ renews ‘Loki’ for Season 2
The streaming service Disney+ has renewed ‘Loki’ for Season 2, it was first revealed in the Season 1 finale. In a post-credits scene in the episode, a case file was shown with a red stamp reading “Loki will return in Season 2.” The finale also set the stage for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of …
Portland Named One of the Best Places to Live in the US
Portland has been named as the 8th ‘Best Places to Live in the U.S.’ in a new survey from US News. The criteria for their list included being a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life. How did they describe Portland? Maine’s largest metro area and economic …
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Possession of Hypodermic Syringes Now Decriminalized
Gov. Janet Mills has signed a new law that decriminalizes the possession of hypodermic syringes. It eliminates the crime of illegal possession of hypodermic syringes and possessing a hypodermic syringe with residue of drugs. Previously it was considered illegal trafficking to give hypodermic syringes to others. That is not true with the new bill. Governor …
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Justice Department criticizes FBI handling of allegations against USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar
In a scathing report Wednesday, the Justice Department’s inspector general said FBI officials investigating allegations of sexual abuse by disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar violated the agency’s policies by making false statements and failing to properly document complaints by the accusers. The inspector general opened an investigation in 2018; in June 2020, more than …