The children of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, have issued their first public statement following the couple’s deaths and the arrest of their brother, Nick Reiner, in connection with the killings. In a message released through media outlet TMZ, siblings Jake and Romy Reiner said: “Words cannot even begin to describe …
Monthly Archives: December 2025
Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood and Mia McKenna-Bruce cast in ‘The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event’
Sony Pictures has announced additional casting for ‘The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event’ from director Sam Mendes. Saoirse Ronan, Anna Sawai, Aimee Lou Wood and Mia McKenna-Bruce will play, respectively, Linda McCartney, Yoko Ono, Pattie Boyd and Maureen Starkey – each of whom married one member of the Fab Four at the height of …
One Person Displaced After Waterville Fire
An early morning fire, Dec. 17, on High Street in Waterville has left one person displaced. There were no injuries, however, an occupant of the single family home was rescued via ground ladder. The cause of the blaze is undetermined. From the Waterville Fire Department: Wednesday (12/17/25) at 0119 hours, the Waterville Fire Department was …
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Ice Safety Reminders and Tips
The Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency posted a reminder on their Facebook page about how 1ce conditions can change quickly this time of year. Ice Thickness Guidelines (for clear ice) • Under 4 inches: Stay off! • 4 inches: Ice fishing, walking, skiing (approx. 200 lbs). • 5-7 inches: Snowmobile or ATV. • 8-12 inches: …
14 Years Since 20-Month-Old Ayla Reynolds Reported Missing in Waterville
From the Maine State Police: On December 17, 2011, Ayla Reynolds (DOB 4-4-2010) was reported Missing from her Violette Avenue home by her father Justin DiPietro. Investigators have ruled out any possibility that Ayla left the house on her own or that she was abducted. Investigators discovered Ayla’s blood in the basement of her home, …
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Edgecomb Man Dies in Whitefield Crash
21-year-old Gavin Martin of Edgecomb died after his pickup truck crashed into a utility pole before rolling over in Whitefield. The crash occurred early on Dec. 16, near the intersection of Gardiner Road and Hunts Meadow Road. Speed appeared to be a factor in the crash. From the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: On December 16, …
Maine Children’s Home ‘Christmas-Winter Essentials Program’
Maine Children’s Home has launched their “Christmas/Winter Essentials Program.” This unique program offers personalized care packages of brand-new items for children and youth across Maine whose families face financial difficulties. Donate new warm clothing, pajamas, socks, underwear, Legos, coloring supplies, etc. Last year more than 1,400 children and teens received care packages. This year they …
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Authorities say Bondi Beach mass shooting was inspired by ISIS
Australian authorities say the father and son accused of carrying out a deadly antisemitic attack during a Hanukkah gathering at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were motivated by Islamic State ideology and had recently traveled to the Philippines, a region known for past extremist activity. Officials described the assault as a terrorist attack aimed at maximizing casualties …
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Trace Adkins announces 30th Anniversary Tour
Trace Adkins will embark on ‘Trace Adkins 30th Anniversary Tour’ a headlining run across the U.S. in celebration of three decades since the release of Adkins’ platinum-certified debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud. The 24-date tour will kick off on January 16th at Oxford Performing Arts Center in Oxford, AL, and will make stops at venues …
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Season 5 of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ debuts Dec. 18: see the trailer
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for Season 5 of “Emily in Paris.” Season 5 finds Emily traveling between Rome and Paris, says series creator Darren Star: “Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level. From Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins, we can’t wait to share where Emily’s next chapter takes us.” …
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