House of Representatives passes bipartisan active shooter alert system bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill with a 260-169 vote to create a nationwide alert system to be used in active-shooter incidents. The Active Shooter Alert Act would establish a network similar to Amber alerts, to notify the public when a shooter is nearby. The bill will now head to the Senate. …

Thomas Rhett, Hardy, Walker Hayes and more set to perform at NSAI’s Nashville Songwriter Awards

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) announced the first round of performers for the 5th Annual Nashville Songwriter Awards, set to take place on Sept. 20 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Among those set to take the stage are Thomas Rhett, Hardy, Walker Hayes, Pat Alger, Tony Arata, Babyface, Kent Blazy, Jacob Davis, Gayle, Josh …

Ashely McBryde returning to performing after taking hiatus due to “personal reasons”

Ashley McBryde is returning to the stage this weekend after taking time off for “personal reasons.” McBryde shared the news on social media, and will be heading back on tour with Dierks Bentley. Ashley wrote:  “I’ll be back on the road this weekend and am so excited to see you all!  I didn’t anticipate having …

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner welcome their second child together

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple are already parents to Willa, who was born in July 2020. Jonas and Turner were married in 2019. Best known for her role on Game of Thrones, Turner confirmed that she and her husband were expecting again in an interview …

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

Kevin Spacey entered a not-guilty plea on Thursday morning connected to sex offenses leveled against him that date back almost 20 years. The 62-year-old Spacey appeared in London’s criminal court over the sexual assault charges stemming from his time as an artistic director at a local theater between 2005 and 2013. The actor was charged …

Death of Waterville Man Not Suspicious

Monday morning, July 11, 36-year-old man was discovered dead on the steps of an Oak Street, Waterville apartment building. Waterville police say the death does not appear to be suspicious and that the man lived in the building. According to WABI, more information is expected once toxicology reports are released from the medical examiner’s office. …

Police Search for Second Suspect in Lewiston Attack

Lewiston Police have arrested one man in an an assault and robbery this morning, July 14, and are still searching for a second suspect. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022 1400hrs This morning, July 14, 2022, just before 8am, the Lewiston… Posted by Lewiston Maine Police Department on Thursday, July 14, 2022 Latest Local …

UPDATE: Augusta Shooting Death

The investigation into the shooting death of 36-year-old Tyler Morin of Lewiston has concluded. After a review of all the investigative reports, the Attorney General’s Office has determined that 48-year-old Rob Drummond of Augusta acted in self-defense when he shot Mr. Morin and therefore no criminal charges will be brought against Drummond. The shooting took …

Wilton Man Dies at Maine Correctional Center

The Maine Department of Corrections says 21-year-old Alexander Lewis of Wilton has died at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham. Lewis passed away around 1:30am this morning, June 14. The circumstances surrounding the death have not been released. Just last month Lewis was sentenced to two years for domestic violence criminal threatening and aggravated assault. …

FDA authorizes emergency use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. The two-shot vaccine was authorized for use in people 18 years and older. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf said in a statement: “Authorizing an additional COVID-19 vaccine expands the available vaccine options for the prevention of COVID-19, including …