Jason Aldean to release new album ‘Songs About Us’

Jason Aldean is previewing his new studio album, Songs About Us, with the release of three new surprise tracks — “Help You Remember,” “Hard To Love You,” and “Lovin’ Me Too Long.” Songs About Us follows the historic milestone of Aldean achieving his 30th No. 1 hit on country radio and the release of his …

Lainey Wilson joins Aerosmith and Yungblud for reimagined version of ‘Wild Woman’

Lainey Wilson has shared her reimagined version of ‘Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version),’ reworking the Aerosmith and Yungblud track from their collaborative EP ‘One More Time.’ The collaboration was sparked after Tyler and Wilson performed “Dream On” together at Tyler’s 6th Annual Jam for Janie benefit in February 2025, held in support of Janie’s Fund, …

Chris Pratt stars in the trailer for the upcoming film ‘Mercy’

Amazon MGM Studios has released the trailer for Mercy, starring Chris Pratt as Detective Raven – an LAPD detective accused by an AI court of slaying his wife. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov from Marco van Belle’s script, Mercy sees Detective Raven as the architect of the Mercy Capital Court — a system whereby accused felons have …

‘One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5’ to debut Jan. 12 on Netflix

Netflix has announced the premiere date for a documentary chronicling the making of the fifth – and final – season of ‘Stranger Things.’ Directed by Martina Radwan, ‘One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5‘ will debut on the streamer Monday, Jan. 12. Per Netflix, the documentary shares “an inside look at the years …

Major Drug Bust in Waterville

The Waterville Police Department has seized over 16 pounds of methamphetamine and an illegal firearm after a month’s long drug investigation. Arrested was 48-year-old Andrew Symonevich of Waterville. From the Waterville Police Department: Members of the Waterville Police Department seized over 16 pounds of methamphetamine and an illegal firearm after a month’s long drug investigation. …

State Police Investigating Three Crashes Involving Tractor Trailers

The Maine State Police are investigating a tractor-trailer truck on Route 11 in Masardis that was stuck in the power lines. Also, a tractor trailer attempted to brake but began sliding due to icy roadway conditions on Portage Road in Nashville Plantation. Plus, a tractor-trailer truck was reportedly off the road near the intersection of …

Update on Augusta Western Avenue Construction

Good news for Augusta drivers as the left turn onto Whitten Road from Western Avenue has now reopened. According to the Maine Department of Transportation, crews have started removing the temporary bridge on Western Avenue. Most of the temporary bridge will be gone by the end of next week. Stay alert and watch for changing …

Upcoming Blood Drives in Central and Eastern Maine

From the Red Cross: The American Red Cross asks people to schedule time to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply stable ahead of the busy holiday season. Just one generous hour of time could be the lifesaving difference for patients in need. Rush in to give blood, platelets or plasma with …

Man Arrested After Woman and Children Pepper Sprayed in Rumford

41-year-old Donald “Harley” Wilson of Rumford, has been arrested after allegedly pepper spraying a woman and three minors in Rumford. The incident allegedly occurred Jan. 4, at an apartment at 419 Cumberland Street. Latest Local Eastern & Central Maine News The post Man Arrested After Woman and Children Pepper Sprayed in Rumford appeared first on …

Former Venezuelan Pres. Maduro and wife plead not guilty to federal drug trafficking, other charges

Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking, weapons, and narco-terrorism charges during their first appearance in a Manhattan federal courtroom, days after being seized by U.S. forces and flown to New York. Outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, groups of protesters gathered, …