The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock in Knox County, Maine. According to the USDA: Samples from the flock were tested at the Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center, part of the National Animal Health …
Monthly Archives: February 2022
One woman dead, five others injured in shooting at Portland, Oregon park
One woman was killed and five others injured during a shooting Saturday night in Portland. The Portland Police Bureau said that the woman was dead when officers arrived just after 8 p.m. at the scene near Normandale Park, a frequent hub for protests against racism and police killings. The wounded victims, two men and three …
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Queen Elizabeth ‘experiencing mild symptoms’ after testing positive for COVID-19
Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that Queen Elizabeth II, 95, has tested positive for coronavirus and is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms.” A palace statement read: “Buckingham Palace confirm that the queen has today tested positive for Covid. Her Majesty is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week. …
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Garth Brooks announces concert date at Notre Dame Stadium
Garth Brooks has announced another concert date as part of his ongoing Stadium Tour at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Ind., on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The Notre Dame show will mark Brooks’ first Notre Dame Stadium concert in three-and-a-half years. The Stadium Tour is currently schedule to wrap up with five dates at …
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Jimmie Allen and Bebe Rexha to serve as celebrity mentors on Season 20 of “American Idol”
Jimmie Allen and Bebe Rexha will serve as celebrity mentors on the upcoming Season 20 of American Idol. Allen shared the news from Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii in a video clip, saying “Cannot wait for you guys to see the talent they have in store for you.” And on Twitter, American Idol …
‘Uncharted’ tops the weekend box office with $51M North American opening
‘Uncharted’ is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $51 million in its debut over the 3-day Presidents Day weekend, and making it the biggest opening weekend since “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, the Ruben Fleischer-directed film, based on a PlayStation game, opened on 4,275 screens. Uncharted’s global total …
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Netflix shares ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 premiere date; confirms series will end after Season 5
Netflix revealed that Stranger Things will end with the newly-announced fifth season, and also detailed the fourth season, plus hinted that an all-new Stranger Things series could be in the works. Netflix announced the premiere date for the 1980s-set sci-fi drama’s fourth season, which is being split into two parts. Volume 1 of season four …
MLB Delays Spring Training Through March 5
MLB has officially delayed Spring Training games through March 5. The Players Association and the owners’ bargaining committee will resume negotiations next week. MLB officially delays Spring Training games through March 5. The Players Association and the owners' bargaining committee will resume negotiations next week. pic.twitter.com/MDPF5vQHih — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) February 18, 2022 #BREAKING Major …
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Serious Accident in Lewiston
The Lewiston Police Department is currently at the scene of a serious single vehicle accident/roll-over, in the area of 1140 Sabattus St. The single occupant of the vehicle has been transported to Central Maine Medical Center with serious injuries. Please avoid the area as the investigation continues (the accident location is on Sabattus St. between …
Lewiston Middle School Student Charged with Terrorizing
Lewiston Police are investigating a threatening social media post that has led to a student being charged with terrorizing after police say they made a threatening social media post. The post began circulating last night, Feb. 17. A Lewiston Middle School student has been charged with terrorizing after police say they made a threatening social …
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