Grants for Some Maine Schools for Electric Buses

The Environmental Protection Agency Administrator has announced that one billion dollars in grants will be awarded to purchase electric school buses under a new federal program. Among the Maine school systems expected to receive funding include Winthrop, RSU 83/MSAD 13 and RSU 12. According to the EPA, the buses will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and …

Van Buren Man Creates Police Standoff After Assault

The Maine State Police yesterday, Oct. 25, received a report of a man identified as 35-year-old Corey Vick, who was outside of a residence on Castonguay Rd. in Van Buren, acting erratically. At 9:25 am, the State Police received a call from a woman reporting that her husband had been assaulted by Vick outside the …

Missing Massachusetts Teen Could be in Maine

Colleen Weaver, 16, from Raynham, Massachusetts, was last seen on oct. 18. Police say she may be in danger and could be in Maine. Weaver is 5′, about 120 pounds and has red/pink hair. I If you have any information, call (508) 824-2717 or call 911. Police say they are looking for a 16-year-old Massachusetts …

Oxford Man Missing Since January

John Gleason, 57, of Oxford has been missing since Jan. 22. The Oxford Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Gleason who is 6′ 1″, 220 lbs., and has blue eyes and gray hair. If you have any information call 207-539-4414 or 207-743-9554. The Oxford Police Department is seeking the public’s help …

Clorox Recalls Various Pine-Sol Cleaners

Clorox® is recalling Pine-Sol® Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners, CloroxPro® Pine-Sol® All Purpose Cleaners, and Clorox® Professional Pine-Sol® Lemon Fresh Cleaners because of a risk of exposure to bacteria. From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Recalled Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lemon Fresh, Sparkling Wave, and Lavender Clean ScentsRecalled CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners in Sparkling …

Top Trump aide Hope Hicks interviews with January 6 select committee

Hope Hicks, who served as a top adviser to former President Donald Trump, is interviewing with the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Hicks previously had an “informal interview” with the committee, according to two separate sources, and was called back for a formal interview. Hicks previously refused …

5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose, California

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday at 11:42 a.m. The quake was centered 9 miles east of Seven Trees and 12 miles east of San Jose, and was quickly followed by a 3.1 magnitude aftershock. The USGS called the quake the largest …

CMA Awards announce first round of performers including Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, and more

The Country Music Association has announced the first round of performers for the for the 56th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning.  Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Carly Pearce, and Carrie Underwood are all set to take the stage to perform during the CMA Awards ceremony. Lambert will perform her …

Scotty McCreery & wife Gabi announce birth of son Merrick Avery

Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi announced the birth of their first child, son Merrick Avery McCreery, born Mon, Oct 24th in Raleigh, NC.  Merrick Avery was named after Gabi’s father, Merrick (Tre) Dugal III, and will be called Avery. Young Avery was born weighing 7 lbs, 13 oz and is 21 inches long; mom …

Wayne Brady set to host the 2022 American Music Awards

Dick Clark Productions and ABC announced on Monday that Wayne Brady is set to host the 2022 American Music Awards. Brady said in a press release: “I’m ecstatic and honored to host this year’s AMAs. As a musician and music lover, it’s amazing to be part of a night where music fans make their voices …