Dollywood to pay 100% of college tuition for all employees

Dollywood announced that the theme park will cover college tuition, including fees and books, for its employees.  The education benefit package goes into effect on Feb. 24 and benefits all part-time, seasonal and full-time employees of Dollywood Parks & Resorts. This covers workers for the following properties of operating partner Herschend Enterprises: Dollywood, Dollywood’s Splash …

‘In the Heights’ star Anthony Ramos joins Marvel series ‘Ironheart’ on Disney+

“In the Heights” star Anthony Ramos will be entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joining the upcoming series “Ironheart” at Disney+. Ramos joins previously announced series lead Dominique Thorne, who will star as Marvel character Riri Williams, a genius inventor and the creator of the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man. In the comics, …

Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg perform at Super Bowl 2022 halftime show

Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar brought hip-hop to the Super Bowl LVI halftime show, taking the stage as the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium.  Surprise guests included 50 Cent with his song “In Da Club,” and Anderson Paak on drums during Eminem’s …

February Fest at Saddleback

Join the fun during school vacation week for a family-fun Friday, Feb. 25, during February Fest at Saddleback Sponsored by Skowhegan Savings Bank. The traditional Torchlight parade is back, led by Saddleback Ski Patrol. It’s definitely not to be missed. Plus, enjoy music, food and beverage fundraisers for Ski Patrol and Boarding for Breast Cancer. …

Federal Agents in Waterville

FBI agents were spotted on Front Street in Waterville this morning, Feb. 11, near the intersection with Union Street. According to CentralMaine.com, it was part of an ongoing investigation of a court-authorized activity. No other comment was given by officials. Federal agents respond to Waterville building as part of ongoing investigation https://t.co/XlVElJ1ZSC — Kennebec Journal …

Senate passes bill to end forced arbitration in sex harassment cases in the workplace

On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill barring forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases. The measure, which the House had overwhelmingly passed earlier this week, will go to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The bill bars employment contracts from forcing people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather …

Jan. 6 House select committee discovers gaps in White House call logs

The Jan. 6th House select committee investigating the attack on the Capitol stated there are gaps in the phone logs provided by the White House on the day of the riot. Those familiar with the probe said on Thursday that the phone records show no entries of calls to, or from, former President Donald Trump …

Eric Church to headline ‘one of a kind’ concert at Milwaukee’s American Family Field

Eric Church has announced the first in a new series of concerts. Church — who is currently on his Gather Again Tour — will headline Milwaukee’s American Family Field over Memorial Day weekend. Set for Saturday, May 28, the show at the home of the Milwaukee Brewers also features Brothers Osborne and Parker McCollum.  Church …

2022 ACM Awards nominations are announced: See the full list of nominees

The Academy of Country Music has announced the nominations for the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards. Chris Young leads the field of nominees with seven nominations, including Album of the Year for Famous Friends, and Single of the Year for “Famous Friends” with Kane Brown. Miranda Lambert is up for five awards, including her …