Work Though the Pandemic? Keep an Eye Out for Another Check

Mainers may be getting another check from the government. Hazard payments for those who worked through the pandemic may start showing up in your mailbox the next few weeks. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine The payments, around $275.00, are for those who kept working throughout last year. Those who make more than $75,000 individually, or …

FDA panel recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11

The vaccines advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted on Tuesday to recommend that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine be approved for children between 5 and 11 years old. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee convened to hear presentations for several hours before it held the vote. The FDA will consider the recommendation …

President Biden nominates acting chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to become first female chief to head FCC

President Joe Biden nominated the Federal Communications Commission’s acting chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, to fill the post permanently, which would make her the agency’s first female chief. Rosenworcel took over as acting head of the FCC on Jan. 21 after former FCC Chairman Ajit Pai stepped down from his role upon Biden’s inauguration. Rosenworcel has served …

Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, and Morgan Evans to headline CMC Rocks 2022

CMC Rocks will be returning for it’s 15th anniversary in September 2022, and have announced its line-up including country stars Kane Brown, Brad Paisley and Morgan Evans. The full lineup is set to be announced in early 2022. CMC Rocks is the largest international country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere, but was cancelled in …

Take a look at Eric Church’s new music video for ‘Heart On Fire’

Eric Church has released the music video for his latest single, “Heart On Fire.” The nostalgic clip pieces together Church’s music videos from his entire catalog, ranging from his 2006 debut release, “How ‘Bout You,” to the current day. The video concludes with a brand new “Heart On Fire” performance clip alongside his backing vocalist, …

Dave Chappelle addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding his Netflix special “The Closer”

Dave Chappelle has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding his latest Netflix special, The Closer, where the veteran comedian makes several jokes about transgendered people.  Chappelle’s comments have been met with immense criticism; last week members of Netflix’s LGBTQ+ community staged a walkout in protest of Netflix’s decision to stand behind the comedian. Now Chappelle is …

‘Dune: Part 2’ officially greenlit, release date set for 2023

In a tweet on Tuesday, Legendary Pictures announced that ‘Dune: Part 2’ has been officially greenlit. Dune: Part 1 opened Friday in theaters and on HBO Max. A logo for ‘Dune: Part 2’ accompanied the tweet, along with the caption: “This is only the beginning. Thank you to those who have experienced @dunemovie so far, …

Massachusetts Man Arrested for OUI After Crash in Wells

Maine State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash late last night, Oct. 25, on I-95 northbound at in Wells. The preliminary investigation shows Cornelius Hegarty III, 43, of Salisbury, Massachusetts was driving north on I-95 when he crashed into a vehicle occupied by Carol Funk, 64, and Steven Funk, 65, of Scarborough. Both were transported …

Give Blood + You Could Win a Trip to Hawaii

Thanksgiving and the holidays are quickly approaching and the blood donor shortage continues, as does the need. The American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood shortage that has significantly impacted the nation’s blood supply. In fact, the …

Head on Crash in Searsport

A head on collision yesterday, Oct. 25, in Waldo County sent three people to the hospital. Maine State Police says Ken Bailey, 74, and his passenger Deborah Bailey, 66, both from Yucca Valley, California, were traveling northbound on Rt. 1. At the same time, Ivan Reynolds, 34, of Rockport was traveling southbound on Rt. 1. …