Fed. judge grants request to unseal Epstein grand jury files in NY

A federal judge in New York has ordered the DOJ to unseal grand jury materials and investigative records from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex-trafficking case. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued the four-page ruling Wednesday, becoming the third federal judge in a week to grant similar DOJ requests following passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act …

Trace Adkins shares the holiday ballad ‘One More Christmas’

Trace Adkins has released his brand-new original Christmas song ‘One More Christmas’, co-written by Adkins alongside Derek George and Monty Criswell. Produced by George, the track comes shortly after Adkins appeared on NBC’s ‘Christmas in Nashville’ holiday special, where he performed ‘Naughty List’ for the first time alongside the classic ‘White Christmas’.  The special, hosted …

2026 Critics Choice Awards nominations: ‘Sinners’ leads with 17 nods

The 2026 Critics Choice Awards nominations were announced, with the horror film ‘Sinners’ leading with 17 nominations, and the Netflix limited series ‘Adolescence’ leading the television nominees with 6 nods. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners received a total of 17 nominations – just one shy of the record held by 2024’s Barbie movie. The nominations for Sinners …

See Timothée Chalamet in the new trailer for “Marty Supreme”

A24 released the new official trailer for their upcoming drama “Marty Supreme” starring Timothée Chalamet as the titular Marty Supreme. Director Josh Safide co-wrote the film with Ronald Bronstein, which also stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Kay Stone, Odessa A’zion as Rachel, Kevin O’Leary as Milton Rockwell, Tyler Okonma aka Tyler the Creator as Wally, Abel …

Listen to Jessie Murph’s latest single “I’m Not There For You”

Jessie Murph has shared her new single “I’m Not There For You,” which she originally wrote at just 17 years old. The now-21 year old Jessie teased “I’m Not There For You” online in 2022, and it quickly became a fan-favorite – accumulating over 100,000 TikTok creations The new release comes on the heels of …

Senators Nominate Maine Students to Military Service Academies

U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a federal service academy, does …

‘Wreaths Across America’ Ceremonies and Placements in Maine

On Saturday, Dec. 13, volunteers across the nation will pause to honor our heroes by placing wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of Wreaths Across America. The Maine Veterans’ Cemetery System is proud to participate in this meaningful tribute and invite the community in remembering the service and sacrifice of those laid to rest in …

Start the New Year with ‘First Day Hikes’

As we get ready to welcomes 2026, the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands is inviting everyone to kick off the New Year with “First Day Hikes,” part of a nationwide movement encouraging people to begin Jan. 1 outdoors, moving, connecting, and soaking in the season’s beauty. Maine State Park …

Fed. judge grants release of grand jury evidence in Ghislaine Maxwell case

A federal judge in New York has authorized the Justice Department to release the grand jury transcripts and other sealed evidence from the prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell, ruling that Congress’ newly enacted Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the material to be made public. U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer issued the order Tuesday, concluding in a …