Merriam-Webster’s Word of 2022 is ‘Gaslighting’

“Gaslighting,” defined as mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful, is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year. Lookups for the word increased 1,740% in 2022. 'Gaslighting' is our 2022 #WordOfTheYear.https://t.co/i7QlIv1DBB — Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) November 28, 2022 Latest Local Central Maine News The post Merriam-Webster’s Word of 2022 is ‘Gaslighting’ appeared first on True Country 93.5.

Child’s Stroller Set on Fire in Lewiston

Kris Burgess, 32, of both Florida and Maine, has been charged her with arson after allegedly setting an unoccupied child’s stroller on fire in Lewiston. No one was injured during the incident on Thanksgiving that occurred in the Summer St. neighborhood. A woman has been charged with arson after police say she set an unoccupied …

Jefferson Man Arrested after Gas Station Incident Involving Pulling a Gun

Casey D’Orio, 19, of Whitefield was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, accused of pulling a gun on two teenagers following an argument at a gas station in Jefferson. The incident happened on Nov. 23 at Maritime Farms, also known as Peaslee’s. A Maine man is accused of pulling a gun on two teenage …

One 12-year-old dead, 5 minors injured in Atlantic Station shooting

Officials in Atlanta said on Sunday that the victims of the shooting on Saturday night near the popular Atlanta shopping destination ‘Atlantic Station’, which left one dead and five injured, were all minors — including the deceased, a 12-year-old. Gunfire erupting on an adjacent freeway overpass of the Downtown Connector, near 17th Street. Mayor Andre Dickens …

13th bird flu case in Nebraska prompts slaughter of 1.8 million chickens

Nebraska has reported its 13th case of bird flu this year at a farm in Dixon County, where 1.8 million chickens will be sent to slaughter.  The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (“NDA”) reported the latest case at an egg-laying farm in northeast Nebraska.  The NDA will create a 6.2 mile radius around the site of …

Miranda Lambert announces her first cookbook to debut in April

Miranda Lambert announced her own collection of recipes is due out this spring in her new cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet? Miranda said she will also share “stories from my pretty b*tchin’ kitchen to yours”.  Said Lambert: “I was blessed to be raised by two generations of hell-raising, hard working women who knew how to make people feel good. …

Parker McCollum announces 2023 summer tour

Parker McCollum has announced dates for the second leg of his upcoming 2023 headlining tour.   The upcoming summer leg of McCollum’s 2023 tour will feature support from rising country artist Larry Fleet, Jackson Dean and the Randy Rogers Band.  McCollum shared: “Cannot wait to be out on the road next year! Headlining a tour …

Netflix shares the trailer for ‘White Noise’ starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig

Netflix shared a trailer for the apocalyptic black comedy film White Noise, featuring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig. White Noise, based on the Don DeLillo novel of the same name, follows professor Jack Gladney (Driver), his wife, Babette (Gerwig), and their children as they attempt to avoid disaster. An official description reads: “At once hilarious and horrifying, …

Jennifer Lopez announces first new album in 8 years “This Is Me… Now”

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Jennifer Lopez’s album ‘This Is Me… Then,’ the artist announced her first new album in eight years, titled ‘This Is Me… Now.’  In a video shared on social media, Lopez is seen transforming from her 2002 album cover, which saw her dressed in a frilly pink ensemble, into a …

Police Looking for Suspect in Waterville Goodwill Robbery

Waterville Police are looking for your help to identify a suspect in the robbery of Goodwill this morning, Nov. 26. He is described as white, about 5’9” and wearing a navy blue Red Sox hat. If you have any information please call the Waterville Police at (207) 680-4700. Police need the public's help identifying a …