The trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ is released

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ trailer has been released. The “Harry Potter” spinoff sequel stars Jude Law, Eddie Redmayne, and Mads Mikkelsen, who takes over the villainous role of Grindelwald from Johnny Depp.  The supporting cast is rounded out by Ezra Miller, Alison Sudol, Katherine Waterson, Jessica Williams, and Callum Turner. “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets …

Amanda Bynes files petition to end her conservatorship

Actress Amanda Bynes, 35, has filed a petition to end her nearly decade-long conservatorship. The conservatorship had been established to give her parents full control of her personal and financial affairs. Bynes was first placed under her parents’ temporary conservatorship in 2013 after starting a small fire in a neighbor’s driveway in Ventura County’s Thousand …

Could Your Passwords Be Hacked?

Believe it or not still way too many people use very easy to hacked passwords. As a matter of fact, 80% of consumers have had their emails leaked onto the dark web. According to CNBC: Cybersecurity experts often recommend picking something longer than the minimum number of recommended characters, and using uncommon characters – like …

First Cases of BA 2 COVID-19 Variant in Maine

The Maine CDC has identified the first cases of the BA.2 COVID-19 variant in the state. The BA.2 variant reportedly is more contagious than omicron. If you test positive, the CDC says that you should stay home and get in touch with a health care provider. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine Early data suggests that …

Woman Shot in Topsham Identified

The woman shot by police in Topsham on Monday has been identified. Kourtney Sherwood, 37, of Brunswick has been identified as the woman shot by a police officer yesterday afternoon, Feb. 28. The incident occurred near the Merrymeeting Bridge in Topsham on Route 196. She was critically injured and taken Maine Medical Center in Portland. …

Airbnb announces they will provide free temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees

Airbnb said Monday it would provide free temporary housing to as many as 100,000 refugees leaving Ukraine. The announcement came shortly after the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said Monday that more than 500,000 refugees have now fled Ukraine. That number has increased from the 150,000 that had crossed Ukraine’s borders by Saturday. Airbnb …

Multiple states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, to end school mask mandates

Students in California, Oregon and Washington will no longer be required to wear masks at school as part of new indoor mask policies all three states announced jointly on Monday. The three governors said in a joint statement: “With declining case rates and hospitalizations across the West, California, Oregon and Washington are moving together to …

The Chicks announce 2022 North American tour

The Chicks have announced a North American tour, kicking off on June 14 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri and making stops in Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles, and more before concluding at the Gorge in George, Washington on Aug. 13. Patty Griffin will support most dates, with Jenny Lewis opening on …

Brooks & Dunn reveal 2022 ‘Reboot’ tour dates

Brooks & Dunn headlined their first nationwide tour in a decade in 2021, with an amphitheater tour across the U.S. named after their 2019 album ‘Reboot.’  Now, the duo have announced a new leg of 2022 arena tour dates. The 2022 “Reboot” tour dates will kick off May 5 in in Evansville, Ind., wrapping up …