Trek Across Maine Searching for Volunteers

The Trek Across Maine is searching for volunteers for their 38th annual bike ride occurring June 17-19. The Trek will start at Thomas Point Beach and Campground in Brunswick with overnight stops at Bates College in Lewiston and St. Joseph’s College in Standish. Volunteers will support cyclists along the route and at each rest stop. …

House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on the future of abortion care access

On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on abortion rights in the wake of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating five justices are poised to reverse Roe vs. Wade. Abortion-rights supporters said that right is an individual liberty; while anti-abortion activists said there is no individual liberty unless government prevents abortions. Chairman …

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane pleads guilty to manslaughter in the death of George Floyd

One of the Minneapolis police officers involved in the deadly arrest of George Floyd two years ago has pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of aiding and abetting manslaughter in Floyd’s death. The former police officer, Thomas Lane, entered the plea to second-degree manslaughter in Hennepin County court to Judge Peter Cahill, the same judge …

Lainey Wilson announces new single ‘Heart Like a Truck’ to drop on Friday

Lainey Wilson will release her next single and its accompanying music video, “Heart Like A Truck” on Friday, May 20th; the song will impact country radio on May 23rd and will make its television debut on NBC’s Today on Tuesday, May 24th.  You can pre-add/pre-save the song – here. Says Wilson: “These past few months have …

George Strait announces return to Las Vegas with two ‘Strait to Vegas’ shows in December

George Strait is returning to Las Vegas in early December 2022, announcing two dates in his Strait to Vegas series for December 2 and 3. Strait’s December shows will take place in Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena, marking the 35th and 36th time he’s played the venue. Joining him at the shows will be Caitlyn Smith. …

Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford to star in ‘Yellowstone’ prequel series ‘1932’

Paramount+ announced Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford have been tapped to star in the ‘Yellowstone’ origin story ‘1932,’ from creator Taylor Sheridan. The series will stream exclusively on Paramount+ and debut at a date to be determined in December. 1932 “introduces a new generation of the Dutton family and will explore the early 20th century …

Disney+ drops trailer for new series ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ set to premiere in August

Disney+ has released the trailer for ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’, officially set to premiere in August. Marvel’s Kevin Feige shared the trailer and premiere news at the Disney upfront presentation in New York, alongside series star Tatiana Maslany. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law centers on lawyer Jennifer Walters (Maslany), cousin of Bruce Banner, who inherits his …

Helpful Advice About Browntail Moth Caterpillars

We remember what problems they caused last year. Don’t be caught off guard. The Maine Forest Service asks everyone to check cars, trucks, boats, bikes, ATVs, and other vehicles for wandering browntail moth caterpillars. Now through late June, browntail moth caterpillars become expert hitchhikers. When they catch a ride, they may set up house in …

Sen. Susan Collins Proposes Bi-Partisan Abortion Bill

Maine US Senator Susan Collins is working with Tim Kaine (D) of Virginia on the legislation. She says it will preserve abortion rights at the federal level and also preserve religious freedoms. Collins says the bill is about 90 percent complete and will be introduced to the Senate soon. The legislation comes after the Supreme …

You Can Now Order More Free At-Home COVID Tests

Residential households in the U.S. are now eligible for another order of free at-home tests. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine Here’s what you need to know: Each order now includes #8 rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. Your order of #8 tests will come in #2 separate packages (#4 tests in each package), each with its own …