Human Remains Found at Lewiston Solid Waste Facility

The Maine State Police received a call this morning, Sept. 21, from an individual reporting the discovery of human remains at the solid waste facility on River Road in Lewiston. Detectives from both the Lewiston Police Department and Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit – South responded to interview witnesses and secure the scene. Officials …

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine in lower dosage is safe and effective in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is effective for children ages 5 to 11, and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. For elementary school-aged kids, Pfizer tested a much lower dose, equal …

U.S. to allow vaccinated foreign travelers back into the country with proof of negative COVID-19 test

The White House announced Monday that the U.S. will begin allowing foreign travelers into the country in November if they provide proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test. The new policy will replace various restrictions that have been in effect since last year, which barred U.S. entry for foreign travelers if they’d spent any …

Lainey Wilson’s “Things A Man Oughta Know” reaches #1 on country radio

Lainey Wilson has earned her first career country radio #1 with her single “Things A Man Oughta Know”  Up one place from last week, “Things” takes over the top spot from Thomas Rhett’s “Country Again” on the Mediabase country radio singles chart.  Wilson shared the news on Twitter, writing: “Things A Man Oughta Know is …

Morgan Wallen announces four concert dates, including ‘Country Thunder At Bristol Motor Speedway’

Morgan Wallen has announced four concert dates this fall, sharing the news via his fan club text list on Monday, Sept 20th. The first show is scheduled for October 23rd at the Auburn Rodeo in Auburn, Alabama with Parker McCollum, Jon Langston and Trey Lewis.  Wallen is also set to headline ‘Country Thunder At Bristol …

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga to star in three new television specials; share new music video for “Love for Sale”

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga will appear together for three new specials that will air on CBS, MTV and Paramount+.  The new deal ties in with Bennett and Gaga’s forthcoming album, ‘Love for Sale.’ The first TV special, ‘One Last Time: An Evening with Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett,’ will air Nov. 28 at 8 …

‘Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy signs Netflix deal for film and television

Schitt’s Creek co-creator and star Dan Levy has signed a new deal with Netflix. Netflix said in a press release that Levy, 38, will write and produce new film and TV projects for the streaming service. Netflix head of global film Scott Stuber and Netflix head of global series Bela Bajaria said: “Dan Levy is …

Victim Identified in Sabattus Hit-and-Run

The Sabattus Police department has identified Renata Schalk, 28, of Sabattus as the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run Sunday night, Sept. 19 on Bowdoinham Road. The late-model Dodge Ram 1500 that hit Schalk was found in Lewiston this morning and a suspect was taken into custody. #BREAKING: The Sabattus Police department has identified the pedestrian …

Restrictions on Foreign Flights to America to be Eased

Airline restrictions are set be be eased on travel to the USA for those that have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test. The changes, to take effect in November. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine The U.S. said Monday it will ease airline restrictions this fall on travel to the country for people who have …

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards: See the full list of winners

The 73rd annual Emmy Awards were held on Sunday night from Los Angeles, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer and airing live on CBS as well as streamed on Paramount+. The big winner of the evening was Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ winning the Best Drama honor and sweeping the acting categories. The Crown stars Olivia Colman, Josh …