MDEA Discover Fentanyl in an Area Accessible to Kids

MDEA agents have arrested a Maine couple suspected of trafficking fentanyl and crack cocaine from their Bangor, Kenduskeag Avenue, apartment. During an investigation, which included the undercover purchase of illicit drugs, investigators determined the apartment to be occupied by 32-year-old Taleek McFadden and 33-year-old Cassandra Means. Yesterday, Aug. 18, a search warrant was served for …

White House prepared to begin rolling out COVID booster shots by the week of Sept. 20

The nation’s top health officials announced Wednesday that the Biden administration is prepared to begin rolling out booster shots for many Americans the week of Sept. 20th. Citing data that show the effectiveness of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against COVID-19 diminishes over time, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said at a White House briefing: “Having reviewed …

President Biden says U.S. is committed to getting all Americans out of Afghanistan, willing to extend August 31 deadline for total withdrawal

President Joe Biden said the U.S. is committed to getting every American out of Afghanistan, even if it means potentially extending the mission beyond his Aug. 31 deadline for a total withdrawal. In an interview with ABC News, anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Biden: “We’ve got like 10 to 15,000 Americans in the country right now. …

Dylan Scott, Whitney Duncan, The Peach Pickers and DJ Rock to open on Luke Bryan’s “Farm Tour 2021”

Some of Luke Bryan’s famous friends are set to join him on this year’s Farm Tour 2021.  Dylan Scott, Whitney Duncan, The Peach Pickers and DJ Rock were revealed to be the six-date trek’s supporting acts. “We’re comin’ for ya #FarmTour2021! I’m excited to be heading back to the farm with @DylanScottCountry @ThePeachPickers @TheWhitneyDuncan @The_DJRock,” …

Garth Brooks cancels five stadium shows due to Covid delta variant

Garth Brooks has announced the cancellation of five stadium shows across the United States. The announcement affects shows in Foxborough, Charlotte, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Nashville as he cited concerns with the COVID pandemic and the spreading delta variant. The 59-year-old Brooks said in a statement: “In July, I sincerely thought the pandemic was falling behind …

Actress Laura Prepon reveals she no longer practices Scientology

“Orange is the New Black” star Laura Prepon revealed to People magazine that she hasn’t practiced the controversial religion Scientology since becoming a mother to her two children, who are 4 years and 16 months old. Prepon was just one of the famous celebrities tied to Scientology, and was even rumored to be dating one …

Alyssa Milano shares details of car accident involving uncle who suffered heart attack

Alyssa Milano took to social media to confirm that she was involved in a car accident after her uncle Mitchell Carp suffered a heart attack. The 48-year-old actress wrote on Instagram: “Yesterday, my family suffered a terrifying and traumatic event. I was a passenger in a car my uncle Mitch was driving when he suffered …

Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination to be Made Available

President Joe Biden today, Aug. 18, said Americans will need a booster, third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, eight months after their second shot. There are expected to be 80,000 locations across the U.S. available to give the booster. Tune in as I deliver remarks on the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program. https://t.co/9H2XhSKtaI — …

Portland’s State Theatre to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test

Effective immediately, the State Theatre in Portland will require everyone attending a show, including and staff, to have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test in order to attend. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine » This mandate also effects the shows that the State Theatre presents at Thompson’s Point. Ticket ID Proof of …

Taliban hold first press conference after evacuation flights restart from Kabul

As they held their first official news briefing on Tuesday since the seizure of Kabul, the Taliban said they wanted peaceful relations with other countries and would respect the rights of women within the framework of Islamic law. The Taliban suggesting a softer line then during their rule 20 years ago; during their 1996-2001 rule …