Sia, Latto and SNL’s Chloe Fineman & Sarah Sherman added to lineup of ‘Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party’

The upcoming NBC special ‘Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party’ has added additional talent to its lineup. NBC confirmed Wednesday that co-hosts Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton will be joined by singer-songwriter Fletcher, rapper Latto, Los Angeles rock band Liily, hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd and Grammy Award nominee Sia.  Additionally, Saturday Night Live’s Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman …

Massachusetts Man Arrested in Waterville on Variety of Warrants

Diego Martinez, 31, of Massachusetts had been sought by law enforcement agencies for a variety of warrants including drug trafficking and kidnapping. Earlier this week (Dec. 19) investigators from the Maine State Police, with assistance from the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, the Waterville Police Department, the Maine Warden Service, the US Border Patrol Air …

Cooper Flagg Named USA Basketball’s Male Athlete of the Year

Former Nokomis basketball star Cooper Flagg, 15, has been named USA Basketball’s Male Athlete of the Year, the youngest to earn the honor since the award’s inception in 1980. Flagg was one of the youngest players at the FIBA Men’s U17 World Cup last summer in Malaga, Spain. The USA Men’s U17 National Team went …

First Maine High School Athlete Signs NIL Partnership

Maddie Niles, 16, from the Lawrence High School field hockey team has signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with Hilltop Boilers, a Maine maple producer in Newfield. She will receive compensation for the use of her name, image and likeness, including social media posts and promotional appearances. The partnership is the first of …

Oxford County Crash Leads to Several Severe Injuries

Several serious injuries are the result of a two-vehicle crash in Woodstock this morning, Dec. 21. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened near 201 South Main Street, when a car crossed the center line into the path of a tractor-trailer. #DEVELOPING: The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office says serious injuries have been reported …

Waterville’s Old Seton Hospital to be Turned into Apartments

According to the Bangor Daily News, the former Seton Hospital tower will be converted into apartments. There are expected to be 67 apartments that would qualify as affordable housing in accordance with Maine Housing standards. Old Waterville hospital tower will be developed into 67 apartments https://t.co/cwS7tXUG7S via @bangordailynews — BDN Business (@BDNbiz) December 21, 2022 …

Bomb Threat at the Great Salt Bay Community School

According to the Damariscotta Police Department were made aware of a bomb threat at the Great Salt Bay Community School. The Maine State Bomb squad was notified and there was an evacuation. All children and staff are safe. UPDATE: All children are safely accounted for at CLC Y.M.C.A., school administrative staff are with the children…. …

U.S. Postal Service to invest $9.6 billion in electric vehicle fleet

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will invest $9.6 billion to make the switch into a 100% electric vehicle fleet in the next five years. The USPS plans to acquire a fleet that is 100% electric in 2026, making it one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the United States. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy …

Two dead, 11 hurt after magnitude-6.4 California earthquake

At least two people were killed and 11 more injured on Tuesday due to a magnitude-6.4 earthquake off the coast of Ferndale in Humboldt County, California. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services said in statement that the two deaths were “as a result of medical emergencies.” Power remained off for almost 70,000 customers …

‘Willie Nelson and Family’ set for world premiere at 2023 Sundance Festival

The authorized new film about one of country music’s greatest legends will have its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival next year.  ‘Willie Nelson and Family’ — which is presented in five parts — is directed by award-winning filmmakers Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman and features Nelson’s own contributions. The movie follows the many …