White House requests additional $37.7 billion from Congress for Ukraine aid

The White House has asked Congress to approve $37.7 billion in additional aid for Ukraine. The request for Ukraine assistance includes $21.7 billion for military, intelligence and other defense support, $14.5 billion in humanitarian aid and to help keep the Ukrainian government functioning, $900 million for health care and support services for Ukrainians living in …

Russell Dickerson reveals 2022 ‘She Likes It Tour’

Russell Dickerson has announced a handful of 2022 tour dates, dubbed the ‘She Likes It Tour’, which will kick-off the end of November and run until the beginning of December. Dickerson shared the news on social media, saying, “Couldn’t end the year without hitting the road one more time!” Drew Green will join Dickerson on the road …

Garth Brooks to launch 2023 Las Vegas residency

Garth Brooks will launch a new Las Vegas residency show in May 2023. The 60-year-old country is taking his live show to Sin City with the announcement of his Garth Brooks/Plus ONE Las Vegas Residency. Brooks explained, “we’re calling it the ‘Plus One’ because we’re going to try something we’ve never tried before. The band is coming but it’s …

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ sets November box office record with $180M in earnings

Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was the No. 1 movie in North America over the weekend with $180 million in earnings, making it the second biggest opening weekend of 2022 at the domestic box office. In addition, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever broke the record for highest-grossing debut in November. 2013’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire was the previous …

2023 Grammy Awards nominations are revealed: Beyoncé leads the list of nominees

The Recording Academy has revealed the nominations for the 2023 Grammy Awards. The nominees were announced by Recording Academy president Harvey Mason Jr., John Legend, Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, and other musical artists during a livestream event held on Tuesday. Beyoncé leads the nominees with nine nominations, including Album of the Year and Best …

Helpful Hints to Prepare for Winter Driving

It looks like we may be facing our first wintery driving conditions of the season, so it’s a great opportunity to take in some valuable hints from the Maine Emergency Management Agency. Winter weather is on the way. Some snow prep tips: – check on neighbors – charge cell phones – find flashlights (check… Posted …

Sabattus Man Still Being Sought

Sabattus Police are still looking for the public’s help in locating 31-year-old Diego Martinez of Sabattus. He is considered armed and dangerous. Sabattus police department and multiple agencies are looking for Diego Martinez age 31. He is considered armed and… Posted by Sabattus Police Department on Friday, November 11, 2022 As of Monday, authorities were still …

Multiple Active Shooter Hoaxes at Maine Schools

The Department of Public Safety is aware of multiple active shooter threats that were made at schools throughout the state this morning, Nov. 15. The Maine State Police has been assisting local law enforcement agencies with these initial investigations. At this time these reports are believed to be a hoax. The Maine Information Analysis Center …

4 University of Idaho students killed in apparent homicide near campus

Police in Moscow, Idaho, have released the names of four University of Idaho students killed over the weekend in an apparent homicide. The victims are: Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona; and Kaylee GonCalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho. The four victims appeared to …

Suspect in custody in University of Virginia shooting which killed 3 and wounded 2

Authorities announced Monday that a University of Virginia student is in custody after the killing of three of the school’s football players in a shooting Sunday night, which injured 2 others. The school’s president confirmed Monday that the suspect, identified by authorities as student Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., was in custody. UVA President Jim Ryan …