2nd NYPD officer, Wilbert Mora, dies from injuries in Harlem shooting

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell announced Tuesday that NYPD officer Wilbert Mora, who was shot while responding to a domestic call in Harlem last Friday, has died from his injuries.  Mora was 27 years old. Commissioner Sewell said: “It’s with great sadness I announce the passing of Police Officer Wilbert Mora. Wilbert is 3 times a …

Thomas Rhett set to embark on ‘Bring The Bar To You’ tour

Thomas Rhett will be back on the road with his headlining Bring The Bar To You Tour, taking its name from a song off Rhett’s upcoming sixth studio album Where We Started.  The tour kicks off June 17 in Gilford, NH and will visit over 30 cities throughout the U.S., featuring special guests Parker McCollum …

Sam Hunt ready to hit the road in 2022

Sam Hunt is gearing up to hit the road again, announcing 15 shows kicking off on Feb. 10th. Hunt is expected to tour across Arizona, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other stops, noting that more tour dates were expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Serving as support for Hunt will be country …

Broadway actor James Snyder fired from ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ over misconduct complaint

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ star James Snyder, who held the title role in the show, was fired from the Broadway production following a complaint about his conduct.  Snyder’s co-star Diane Davis filed the complaint about his conduct on Nov. 19, leading to the production launching an independent investigation by a third party. Snyder …

Michael Madsen’s son Hudson dies by suicide at age 26

Hudson Madsen, the 26-year-old son of actor Michael Madsen, has died by suicide.The family confirmed Hudson’s death in a statement reading: “We are heartbroken and overwhelmed with grief and pain at the loss of Hudson. His memory and light will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. We ask for privacy and respect …

Augusta Police Chief Now Also Assistant City Manager

Augusta Police Chief Jared Mills, 47, is expanding his duties as he has been appointed as the city’s assistant city manager. Mills started with Augusta police as a patrol officer in 1998, and became chief in 2018. AUGUSTA, ME — "Police Chief Jared Mills will be splitting his duties and expanding his role beyond the …

Apartment Fire in Bowdoinham

Local fire crews are battling a blaze at a Main Street, Bowdoinham apartment this afternoon, Jan. 25. Fire departments from from Bowdoinham, Bowdoin, Topsham, Brunswick, Dresden, Gardiner, and Lisbon responded. #Breaking: Officials are at the scene of a fire at an apartment building on Main Street in Bowdoinham. Crews from Bowdoinham, Bowdoin, Topsham, Brunswick, Dresden, …

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Boys + Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley

This Friday, Jan. 28, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm. The clinic is in partnership with MaineGeneral Health at the Clubhouse, 14 Pray Street in Gardiner Latest on COVID-19 in Maine MaineGeneral Health will run these clinics for children ages 5 …

Unemployment in Maine Lowest Since Pandemic Began

The Maine Department of Labor has announced that the unemployment rate in Maine has fallen to its lowest point since March 2020. The unemployment rate fell to 4.7% in December 2021, the lowest since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate in Maine has fallen to its lowest point since the start of …

Wall Street recovers from early losses after investors jump in before the closing bell

The stock market recovered from big early losses on Monday after investors jumped in before the closing bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average swung 1,217 points and closed up 0.3% after dropping 1,000 points as investors worried over possible conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and anticipated inflation-fighting measures from the Federal Reserve. The price of …