Maine Represented in Forbe’s List of Best US Employers

MaineHealth and L.L. Bean ranked high on Forbes 2022 list of best U.S. employers. MaineHealth, a nonprofit healthcare system with 12 community hospitals across Maine and New Hampshire, was ranked No. 13 of 500. Bean’s was ranked No. 35 on Forbes 2022 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list. See the full list at https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/?sh=8d28eb7b6651 Latest Local …

Tom Brady to Produce + Star in Movie

Tom Brady is planning his post football career and heading to the movies. The GOAT is set to produce and act in a football-themed road trip movie titled “80 for Brady.” The movie will star Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field. The film is based on a true story of New England …

One Injured in Winslow House Fire

One person was injured yesterday morning, Feb. 23 in a house fire on Boston Avenue, Winslow. The person injured her ankle after jumping out a second floor window to escape the blaze. Two others escaped without injury. The Fire Marshal’s Office is now investigating the cause of the fire. One person was injured Tuesday morning …

President Biden announces new sanctions against Russia, countering Putin’s ‘invasion’ of Ukraine

On Tuesday, President Biden announced that the United States will impose new sanctions on Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two Ukrainian territories on which the Kremlin has laid claim for years. Biden said in an address from the East Room of the White House: “This is the beginning of a Russian …

3 men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery are found guilty on federal hate crime charges

All three Georgia men who were convicted of murder in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were again found guilty Tuesday of federal hate crimes. The jury delivered guilty verdicts against father and son Greg McMichael and Travis McMichael, as well as their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, saying they violated Arbery’s civil rights and targeted him …

Chris Stapleton adds new dates to his ‘All-American Road Show’

Chris Stapleton’s “All-American Road Show” will continue throughout 2022 with newly added stops at L.A.’s The Forum, Detroit’s Comerica Park, DC’s Merriweather Post Pavilion, Long Island’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center, and Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, among many others. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 25 at 10:00am local …

Chris Janson is joined by his famous friends in the new video for ‘Cold Beer Truth’

Chris Janson is joined by some famous friends and heroes in his latest music video “Cold Beer Truth.” Directed by David Bradley. the video was filmed mostly in an old country store, where you see Janson playing cards and chatting with guests who include Kid Rock; fishing legend Bill Dance; the founder of Bass Pro …

Sherri Shepherd to host her own daytime talk show; will take over ‘Wendy Williams Show’ time slot

Distributor Debmar-Mercury announced Tuesday morning that ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ will end after 14 seasons. Sherri Shepherd — who’s been a frequent guest host for Williams while she dealt with health issues this season — will headline her own daytime talk show in the fall titled ‘Sherri,’ which will take over the time periods held …

Britney Spears signs ‘tell-all’ book deal worth a reported $15 Million

Britney Spears has reportedly signed one of the biggest book deals in publishing history, securing a deal worth as much as $15 million with publishing house Simon & Schuster. The “tell-all” memoir will cover Spears’ career and family life.  Reports state that Spears’ decision to pen a book came as her sister Jamie Lynn released …

You May Have Unclaimed Money

Gov. Janet Mills has declared this as “Maine Unclaimed Property Week.” Did you know that Maine is currently holding over $292 million of unclaimed money? In just December over 3000 claims totaling $1.5 million were made against unclaimed property. You may be surprised to find out you have some cash that belongs to you that …