Amazon files lawsuit against more than 10,000 Facebook groups over fake reviews

Amazon filed a lawsuit against administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it accuses of brokering fake reviews.  Amazon alleged in a statement that the fake review groups recruited individuals to post reviews “in exchange for money or free products” on Amazon stores in the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Japan, such as …

Take a look at Sam Hunt’s music video for ‘Water Under The Bridge’

Sam Hunt has released the music video for his latest single, “Water Under The Bridge”, directed by Mason W. Dixon.  The video features Hunt cruising down the river in a jon boat, then making his way to the riverbank to join his friends for a summertime get-together. You can take a look at the video …

Tim McGraw earns his 45th No.1 single with ‘7500 OBO’

Tim McGraw earned his 45th No. 1 hit with his latest single “7500 OBO.” The country superstar reacted to the news in a social media post:  “Thanx Country Radio for making “7500 OBO” the #1 record this week. We’ve got new music coming soon! Buckle in!!” “7500 OBO” is featured on McGraw‘s 16th studio album, …

Take a look at the trailer for Showtime’s reboot of ‘American Gigolo’ starring Jon Bernthal

Showtime has shared a trailer for the new drama series American Gigolo, starring Jon Bernthal. American Gigolo is a reboot of the 1980 film of the same name starring Richard Gere as Julian Kay, a high-end male escort who becomes a suspect in a murder case. The Showtime series follows Julian (Bernthal) after he is …

James Franco joins cast of the post-WWII drama ‘Me, You’

James Franco has joined the cast of the new film Me, You, marking one of Franco’s first film projects since he agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle a sexual misconduct lawsuit. The 44-year-old actor will have a leading role in Me, You, starring alongside Tom Hollander and Daisy Jacob. The post World War II-drama …

Waterville Road Closure

Beginning today, July 19, and continuing through Thursday, July 21, part of Morrison Avenue will be closed for repairs. Public Notice: Morrison Avenue – Closed Tuesday, July 19th – Thursday, July 21st Approximately 110 feet of Morrison… Posted by City of Waterville, Maine on Monday, July 18, 2022 Latest Local Central Maine News The post Waterville …

How to Deal with Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke

Central Maine is in the middle of our hottest stretch of the summer, with temperatures expecting near the 90s. From the National Weather Service: During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt …

Three Injured in Fairfield Crash

Fairfield Police have now identified the three individuals involved in a head-on crash yesterday, July 18, on Norridgewock Road. Garrett Greene, 21, of Oakland, and his passenger, Elizabeth Hume, 20, of Oakland, experienced minor injuries. Christopher Merry, 54, of Norridgewock, was driving the other vehicle and was taken to Thayer Hospital with critical injuries. Update: …

Augusta Chipotle Closes Permanently

The Chipotle at the marketplace at Augusta has announced that, as of today, July 19, they will be closed. Workers recently voted to unionize and are now alleging that the closure is in retaliation of unionization efforts. BREAKING: Chipotle is permanently closing the store in Augusta, ME where workers last month filed to form Chipotle's …

Child Injured at Palace Playland in OOB

Over the weekend on Saturday, July 16, the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department responded to an incident that happened on a ride at Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach. A 10 year old boy was on the SuperStar ride when the incident occurred and the child was injured. The child was conscious and alert and …