Legislation to Improve Maine’s Electric Utilities

Governor Janet Mills today, Feb. 2, unveiled legislation that significantly reforms and strengthens Maine’s approach to the oversight and accountability of Maine’s electric utilities. The Governor’s bill, An Act to Ensure Transmission and Distribution Utility Accountability, protects the interests of Maine ratepayers, improves the operation and service of Maine’s electric utilities, and increases oversight and …

Rock + Roll Hall of Fame Nominees for 2022

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the nominations for 2022 induction. Nominees include: Pat Benatar, Devo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Dolly Parton, Rage Against The Machine, Lionel Richie and Carly Simon. Complete list here. To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first …

‘Miles for Mills’ Memorial Day 5K at New Location for 2022

The Travis Mills Foundation has announced that the Miles for Mills Memorial Day 5K will be held in person this year and at a new location, the Brunswick Landing in Brunswick on Sunday, May 29. A virtual component will also be offered. The Brunswick Landing is the former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The location’s military …

Nearly 6,000 residents are evacuated over fears of explosion due to fire at fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

At least 6,000 residents in the North Carolina city of Winston-Salem have been asked to evacuate the area during an active fire at the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant.  Winston-Salem Fire Department Battalion Chief Patrick Grubbs said at a news conference on Tuesday “We’re asking everyone to stay out of this area,” as officials told …

1 student dead, another critically injured in shooting at Minnesota school

One student is dead, and another is in critical condition after a shooting Tuesday outside a school in Richfield, Minnesota, about 7 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. Richfield Police Chief Jay Henthorne said that the police were called to the South Education Center at 12:07 p.m., and upon arrival, discovered “two students had been shot …

CMT Music Awards announce rescheduled date; to be held April 11th in Nashville

CBS and CMT announced the 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will air live from Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium and various locations around Music City 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. ET Monday, April 11, on the CBS Television Network. Nominations and performances are yet to be announced. The 2022 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is country music’s only entirely fan-voted …

Mickey Guyton to sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVI

The NFL revealed Tuesday that the 38-year-old Mickey Guyton will sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVI, live from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Mickey tweeted: “Look at God. I am shook, I am grateful, I am praise dancing… So excited to be singing the national anthem at #SBLVI on February 13th!” The NFL …

Country singer Mickey Guyton to sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVI

The NFL revealed Tuesday that the 38-year-old Mickey Guyton will sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVI, live from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Mickey tweeted: “Look at God. I am shook, I am grateful, I am praise dancing… So excited to be singing the national anthem at #SBLVI on February 13th!” The NFL …

Whoopi Goldberg is suspended from ‘The View’ for 2 weeks following controversial comments about the Holocaust

ABC announced that Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended from “The View” for two weeks over comments she made on Monday’s show about the Holocaust.  While discussing a Tennessee school district banning the graphic novel “Maus,” Goldberg said, “If you’re going to do this, then let’s be truthful about it because the Holocaust isn’t about race.” Instead, …

Fatal Fire in Hampden

Last night, Jan. 31, investigators from the Fire Marshal’s office responded to a residential fire at 59 Kennebec Road in Hampden. One deceased adult was discovered inside the residence. The remains have been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy will be conducted later today. The deceased is …