$850 Relief Checks on the Way to Mainers

Later this week, some Mainers should begin to receive the latest relief checks. This one is for $850.00. The Treasurer’s Office had earlier said there could be a delay because of a lack on envelopes, but now confirm that is not an issue and they can begin to distribute the checks. #UPDATE: $850 relief checks …

UPDATE: Vassalboro Homicide

The Maine State Police continue to investigate a shooting that left one man dead and another man injured inside an apartment building in Vassalboro. The shooting took place Monday, May 30, at approximately 9:12 a.m. in the hallway of the building. Several people were inside the building when an argument started between two of the …

1 dead, 2 injured in shooting after New Orleans high school graduation at Xavier University

According to the New Orleans Police Department (“NOPD”), one person was killed and another two were injured outside of Xavier University’s convocation center Tuesday, following a New Orleans high school graduation ceremony.  Shots were fired shortly before noon, when the parking lot was full graduating students from Morris Jeff Community School, and their families. The …

Homeland Security recovers 70 missing children and human trafficking victims in Texas operation

According to a release from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a three-week operation in west Texas dubbed “Operation Lost Souls” has led to the recovery of 70 missing children as well as sex trafficking victims. The investigation was conducted by the Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) and ran from the end of April through mid-May …

Thomas Rhett earns his 19th No. 1 with “Slow Down Summer”

Thomas Rhett has hit No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with Slow Down Summer, earning Rhett his 13th consecutive chart-topper and 19th career No. 1. The song was penned by Thomas Rhett, his father Rhett Akins, Sean Douglas, Jesse Frasure, and Ashley Gorley. Rhett also just released his new single “Half Of Me” featuring …

Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is designated as an official Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame landmark

The Ryman Auditorium has been designated as an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame landmark by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. President of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Mark Fioravanti, and President and CEO of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Greg Harris, made the announcement in a dedication ceremony, joined by Nashville …

Rita Moreno joins cast of ‘Fast X’ as Vin Diesel’s grandmother

Vin Diesel announced on Instagram that Rita Moreno will be starring in ‘Fast X’ as his grandmother. Diesel said in a video that includes Moreno and fellow Fast and Furious franchise star Michelle Rodriguez: “It’s been my dream forever to work with Rita Moreno and the fact that she’s here playing my grandmother makes my …

Kevin Spacey to avoid extradition and ‘voluntarily appear’ in U.K. court for sexual assault charges

Kevin Spacey will “voluntarily” appear in the United Kingdom to face four new sexual assault charges that were brought against him last week. If Spacey does not voluntarily appear in the U.K., British authorities plan to seek the actor’s formal extradition from the U.S. Spacey can be formally charged only following his arrest in England …