Maine Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile He Met Online

Zachary Lankist, 28, from Old Town is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year old he met online. Rockland Police arrested Lankist and charged him with gross sexual assault. PRESS RELEASE: On 07/19/2021, Rockland Police arrested 28 year old Zachary Lankist of Old Town on the charge of Gross… Posted by Rockland Maine Police Department on Tuesday, …

Missing Woman Last Seen in Acton

The York County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help in finding Jamie Bedard, 36, who was last seen Monday afternoon, July 19, at the Acton Trading Post on Route 109. She was seen getting into a silver/gray Volkswagen Passat going north on Route 109, toward New Hampshire. The York County Sheriff’s Office is …

Donations Are Urgently Needed for Platelet Donations

The Red Cross is facing a severe platelet shortage right now. More donations are urgently needed. Platelet donations are going to hospitals quicker than they’re coming in. You can help out and schedule an appointment to donate at http://rcblood.org/platelet Click for more local blood drives. Latest Local Central Maine News » The post Donations Are …

Canada announced plans to reopen border to fully-vaccinated American travelers

Canadian health officials announced on Monday that American citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed entry into Canada for non-essential travel, beginning next month. The Public Health Agency of Canada said in an official update that beginning Aug. 9, Americans who have completed regimens of approved vaccines can enter the country for …

Ben & Jerry’s to stop sales of ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories

Ben & Jerry’s, which is owned by Unilever, will no longer sell ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories, saying it’s inconsistent with the values of the socially conscious brand. The ice cream company has been doing business in Israel since 1987. The Vermont-based company has aligned itself with liberal causes, including diverting some funds destined …

Tanya Tucker shares her recovery progress after undergoing hip surgery

Tanya Tucker is sharing details of her recovery after undergoing emergency hip surgery. Tucker posted  on Instagram:  “My hip has been giving me hell for awhile now and the docs discovered a hip fracture. I had to have surgery right away. The operation went well and I’m on track for a speedy recovery. I’ll be …

Dan + Shay release the new video for ‘Good Things’

Dan + Shay have released a music video for their song “Good Things”, the title track to their forthcoming album set to be released on August 13th. “Good Things” is the follow-up to the duo’s self-titled third album, which was certified platinum and featured the hit singles “Tequila”, “Speechless” and the chart topping “All To …

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett reuniting for two shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will reunite for two shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall. One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will begin on August 3, which is Bennett’s 95th birthday, and conclude with a second show on August 5. Radio City Hall made the announcement on their …

Alanis Morisette, Grimes, will.i.am., Nick Lachey, and Rosci Diaz to judge new avatar singing competition show ‘Alter Ego’ on Fox

A new singing competition show on FOX is coming. The network announced on Instagram that  Alter Ego — a.k.a. “the world’s first avatar singing competition series” — is slated to air this fall, featuring Grimes, Alanis Morissette, will.i.am., Nick Lachey, and Rosci Diaz as its judges.  Fox also shared a video clip about the upcoming …

Auburn FD Rescues Cat from Auburn Structure Fire

The Auburn Fire Department today, July 19, rescued a cat from a burning building at 68 High Street. The kitty was treated for respiratory distress and is now feeling better and has been reunited with its family. Here’s some Monday 𝙋𝙖𝙬𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 – There’s no patient too young, too old, or too furry for our staff …