Public Transit Mask Mandate Extended

The current public transportation mask mandate was scheduled to end on April 18. The CDC has now extended it for 15 more days, until May 3, because of an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The CDC says they will be studying the increase in cases of BA.2 omicron subvariant, that is now responsible for the vast …

NYPD name person of interest in subway shooting that injured 29

The New York City Police Department announced a person of interest in connection with the Tuesday morning subway shooting in Brooklyn, with investigators saying they are looking for Frank James. The NYPD released a photo of the person, asking the public to call NYPD Crime Stoppers with information, video or photos related to the shooting …

Russian President Vladimir Putin says peace negotiations with Ukraine have reached a “dead end”

On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that peace negotiations with Ukraine have reached a “dead end,” and accused Kyiv of violating previous agreements. Putin made the comments during a joint news conference at the Vostochny Cosmodrome with Belarusian President Alexander Lukaschenko, where the two were meeting at the spaceport to talk with rocket and …

Darius Rucker announces 13th Annual Darius & Friends benefit concert

Darius Rucker announced he will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium on Monday, June 6th for his 13th Annual ‘Darius and Friends’ concert benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event unofficially kicks off the week of ‘CMA Fest’ in downtown Nashville, and to date has raised more than $2.5 million. Darius and Friends will …

Tenille Townes shares tracklist, collaborators on new EP ‘Masquerades’

Tenille Townes revealed the tracklist for her upcoming EP, Masquerades, set to be released on April 22 via Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville in partnership with RCA Records. The EP will feature tracks with hit singer-songwriter Wrabel, who duets with Tenille on “When You Need It,” as well as support from BRELAND on the song “Shared …

Brie Larson joins the cast of “Fast & Furious 10”

“Fast & Furious” franchise star Vin Diesel has publicly welcomed Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson to the ‘F&F’ family. Diesel wrote in an Instagram post, which included a photo of him and Larson laughing together, “Yeah yeah yeah… you see this angel over my shoulder cracking me up, you say to your self ‘that’s captain Marvel. …

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried dies at age 67 after long illness

Comedian Gilbert Gottfried has died at age of 67, according to a post on social media written by his family.  The statement read: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. In addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend …

Boothbay Store Employee Tests Positive for Hepatitis A

The Maine CDC says a worker at T & D Variety in Boothbay has tested positive for hepatitis A. The virus can be transmitted through contaminated food or water. If you shopped at the store on April 6 or 7, you may have been exposed. If you bought food from a shop in Boothbay, you …

Thomaston Drug Trafficking Arrest

Ashley Benner, 39 of Thomaston has been arrested on aggravated drug trafficking charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation related to a near-fatal overdose of fentanyl by an acquaintance of the woman. According to the Maine State Police: On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Maine Drug Enforcement agents from the Mid-Coast District Task Force …

Comedian + Actor Gilbert Gottfried Dead at 67

Gilbert Gottfried has passed away from what his family describes as a long illness. He was 67. Gottfried, widely known for his unique voice, appeared in a variety of roles including in Beveral Hills Cop 2, Problem Child, Disney’s Aladdin, and of course for years he was the voice of the Aflac duck. pic.twitter.com/STHhfpVSKU — …