Skowhegan Outdoor Fun is the theme of Somerset SnowFest, a high-energy celebration of all things winter, Feb. 19-27 in the Skowhegan area. PHOTO: https://somersetsnowfest.org/ Kristina Cannon, executive director of Main Street Skowhegan says: We are thrilled to bring Somerset SnowFest back for the fourth year. Each year we try to outdo ourselves, adding more activities …
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Florida House of Representatives approves ban on abortions for women pregnant 15 weeks or longer
The Florida House of Representatives approved a ban on abortions for women who have been pregnant for 15 weeks or longer without exceptions for rape or incest — a nine-week difference from current legislation. Lawmakers debated for five hours and 27 minutes on Wednesday night before passing the state’s most restrictive abortion law since 1973’s …
Judge says former-President Trump, children Ivanka and Don Jr, must testify in New York AG probe
A New York judge ruled on Thursday that former U.S. President Donald Trump and two of his adult children, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., must answer questions under oath within 21 days in the state attorney general’s civil probe into their family company. Justice Arthur Engoron of the New York state court in Manhattan …
Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley to headline NHL Stadium Series at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium
Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley will headline the NHL Stadium Series in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday, February 26. The National Hockey League revealed that the country music superstars will share the stage at the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series, an outdoor game between the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning at Nissan …
Brad Paisley and Jimmie Allen hit No. 1 on country airplay with their duet “Freedom Was a Highway”
Brad Paisley and Jimmie Allen’s duet “Freedom Was a Highway” took the No. 1 spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts, marking Paisley’s 25th No. 1 song and Allen’s 3rd No. 1. Allen co-wrote “Freedom Was a Highway” with Ash Bowers and Matt Rogers, and the song is featured on his album “Bettie James …
James Gunn’s ‘Peacemaker’ starring John Cena renewed for Season 2 on HBO Max
HBO Max has renewed James Gunn‘s DC series Peacemaker for a second season. Peacemaker is a spin-off from “Suicide Squad,” and stars John Cena in the role of government assassin Chris Smith/Peacemaker. The series first premiered on HBO Max in January. Gunn, who wrote all eight episodes of Peacemaker‘s first season and helmed five, will …
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Marvel reveals new poster, teaser trailer for ‘Moon Knight’ on Disney+
Marvel dropped a new teaser for its upcoming ‘Moon Knight‘ that will premiere on Disney+ March 30. The series follows Steven Grant (portrayed by Oscar Issac), a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, as he becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. Steven discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc …
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Maine Woman Proclaimed ‘Patriots Oldest Fan’ Has Passed Away
Myrtle Milledge of Mexico, 106, recognized by the New England Patriots as their oldest fan has died at age 106. Milledge was honored by the team earlier this month with a personalized jersey with 106 on the back. She died peacefully yesterday, Feb. 16, at the Hospice House in Auburn. A Maine woman recognized by …
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Virgina Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs bill ending mask mandates in schools throughout the state
On Wednesday, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a law ending mask mandates in schools throughout Virginia. The law allows parents to opt-out their children from wearing masks, despite conflicting local mandates, without providing a reason or getting an exemption. It also bars online learning options, preventing schools from enacting hybrid systems, and requires schools be …
Pentagon says Russian jets intercepted U.S. Navy planes
The U.S. military announced Wednesday that Russian military jets intercepted three U.S. Navy aircrafts over the weekend in an “unprofessional” manner. U.S. Navy Capt. Mike Kafka, director of Defense Press Operations, said the intercepts happened while the U.S. aircraft were in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea. Captain Kafka said in a statement: “We can …
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