COVID Booster Shot for Kids Cleared by FDA

The FDA has authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still must decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group. The CDC’s scientific advisers will be meeting on Thursday, May 19. U.S. regulators authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy …

Baby formula maker Abbott reaches agreement with FDA to reopen largest domestic plant amid nationwide shortage

Infant formula maker Abbott have reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, hoping to ease a nationwide shortage tied to the plant’s shutdown earlier this year.  The terms of the agreement reached with the Food and Drug Administration, which has been investigating safety problems at the Sturgis, …

White House reveals plans to protect and expand affordable housing amid rising inflation

On Monday, the White House announced steps to increase and protect affordable housing nationwide by using federal funds as an incentive for reforms in a move to counter rising inflation. The White House plan will use funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law to control housing costs. The plan acknowledges that a shortage of available housing …

Carrie Underwood announces North American ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ tour

Carrie Underwood has announced a North American tour in support of her upcoming album Denim & Rhinestones. The tour will kick off in Greenville, SC on October 15, and run through November 19th in San Francisco, CA. The tour then resumes in Miami, FL on February 2, before concluding in Seattle, WA on March 17.  …

Wynonna Judd says The Judds planned ‘farewell’ concert tour will go on despite mom Naomi’s death

Wynonna Judd says The Judds planned ‘farewell’ concert tour will go on, despite the death of her mother and singing partner, Naomi Judd.  Wynonna said during the Nashville memorial for Naomi that aired on CMT: “I’ve made a decision, and I thought I’d share it on national television that, after a lot of thought, I’m …

Kim Kardashian, Ciara and more to appear on the cover of 2022 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

Sports Illustrated has unveiled the cover models for its 2022 swimsuit issue: Kim Kardashian, singer Ciara and models Yumi Nu and Maye Musk appear on four new covers of the magazine. Kardashian, 41, was photographed by Greg Swales at photoshoot in the Dominican Republic. In an interview, Kardashian said it was a surprise to be …

Camila Cabello joins NBC’s ‘The Voice’ as new coach for Season 22

The NBC singing competition show “The Voice” will have a new lineup of coaches when it returns in the fall for Season 22. Long-time coach Kelly Clarkson will be leaving, with Camila Cabello stepping in for her first full-time stint. Cabello served as a team mentor in previous seasons; she joins Blake Shelton and John …

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Carrabassett Valley

Alan Rose, 37, of Oakland has died from his Route 27 motorcycle accident this weekend. According to the Sun/Journal, Rose was heading southbound toward Kingfield when he went into a corner and got a wheel into a gravel shoulder. It skidded, hit an embankment and the bike went airborne coming to a rest 176 feet …

Auburn Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests

Raishean Markie, 21, of Portland, and Justin Williams, 20, of Saco, are facing drug trafficking charges. Police say they found meth, cocaine, pills, and cash during a traffic stop last week on Route 4 in Auburn. Both were out on bail and had numerous bail conditions which included search and testing. Two Mainers are facing …