New System for BMV Appointments Set to Debut

The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles will unveil a new appointment system Monday, Oct. 24, that will allow you to schedule appointments on-line at at any branch office. A press conferences announcing the new system is scheduled for Monday, when the link will go live. Walk-in service will still be available. The Maine Bureau of …

Handgun Ban Official in Canada

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, has announced, “From today forward, it is no longer legal to buy, sell, or transfer a handgun in Canada.” Update: People can no longer buy, sell, or transfer handguns within Canada – and they cannot bring newly acquired handguns into the country. — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 21, 2022 …

Liz Truss announces resignation after just 45 days as British prime minister

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday after just six weeks in office, following weeks of controversy following a reversed economic plan that sent the pound plunging and the government into chaos. Having been formally appointed by Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 6 just days before the monarch’s death, Truss now becomes the shortest-serving prime …

Missing Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie found dead after week-long search

Missing Princeton University student Misrach Ewunetie was found dead Thursday, six days after she vanished on her way home from an event. Police confirmed that the 20-year-old’s body was found near the edge of the Ivy League campus. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday afternoon that an employee discovered her body “outside on the …

CMT to air all-star Loretta Lynn memorial tribute concert

CMT will pay tribute to the late Loretta Lynn on Oct. 30 during their tribute concert Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn. The event will air live and commercial free on CMT at 7 p.m. EDT from Nashville’s Grand Old Opry. Hosted by NBC’s Today co-host and family friend …

Old Dominion announces 2023 “No Bad Vibes” tour

Old Dominion have announced their headlining No Bad Vibes Tour, kicking-off next Spring 2023. The headlining tour announcement follows a successful run in support of Kenny Chesney’s Here and Now 2022 Tour, which included 23 stadium shows this summer. Old Dominion’s 30 date-run will kick-off January 19, 2023 at the Ford Center in Evansville, IN …

Netflix shares the trailer for ‘The Crown’ Season 5

Netflix has released the trailer for Season 5 of The Crown, which foreshadows the fate of Princess Diana. Martin Bashir (Prasanna Puwanarajah) declares in the trailer “The royal family is in genuine crisis,” while Diana (now played by Elizabeth Debicki) says “People will never understand how it’s really been for me, I never stood a chance.”  Diana’s untimely …

ABC special ‘Beauty and the Beast’ adds David Alan Grier, Shania Twain and Martin Short to cast

ABC’s live Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Anniversary special celebrates the 30th anniversary of the film’s best picture nomination; the film was the first animated feature to earn that honor. The special will feature a mix of live action and animation and new musical performances along with sets and costumes inspired by the movie. Jon …

Turkey Prices Up 73% for Thanksgiving

The USDA says you’ll be paying more for your bird for your big holiday meal this Thanksgiving. Turkey prices are expected to be 73 percent higher than last year. Thanksgiving is just over a month away, and soon Mainers will be hitting the grocery store to shop for the big holiday meal. Unfortunately, the USDA …

Livermore Falls 14-Year-Old Accused of Threatening with Firearm

A Livermore Falls teen is now facing criminal terrorizing charges following an alleged threat made on a school bus in RSU 73. The 14-year-old was arrested and released to his parents. The 14-year-old from Livermore Falls faces a charge of criminal terrorizing following a reported threat regarding a firearm at a school in RSU 73. …