CDC revamps childhood immunization guidance, recommends fewer shots

On Monday, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a sweeping revision to the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for all children and shifting several shots to a more selective approach. The updated guidance, which takes effect immediately, now advises immunization against 11 diseases for most children, …

Stream the EP ‘Thomas Rhett Live From Fenway Park’

Thomas Rhett surprised fans last month with the release of the live EP, ‘‘Thomas Rhett Live From Fenway Park’. The artist posted on Instagram with a reel that teases the new music, featuring performances from his concert at Boston’s Fenway Park this past summer: “A night I’ll never forget. Live From Fenway the EP is …

Brett Young to embark on 2026 ‘2.0 Tour’

Brett Young will bring his new era to fans on his 2026 ‘2.0 Tour’,  in support of his latest album 2.0.  The ‘2.0 Tour’ launches Jan. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, running 18 dates before concluding Feb. 28 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Singer-songwriter Jenna Davis will open all show dates. Brett says in a statement: “”After …

MGM+ acquires Kaley Cuoco mystery-thriller series ‘Vanished’

Kaley Cuoco and Sam Claflin are set to star in the four-part mystery-thriller Vanished, which was officially acquired by MGM+ for the U.S., Spain, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Latin America. Prime Video had previously announced deals for the U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. MGM+ head Michael Wright in a statement: “We are thrilled to make …

‘Lioness’ renewed by Paramount+ for Season 3

Paramount+ has given the green light for Season 3 of Taylor Sheridan’s espionage thriller Lioness, starring and executive produced by Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman.  The formal renewal comes 10 months after Season 2 of the drama series ended its run on the streaming service. As Deadline had previously-reported, the delay to renew the series for …

MISSING: West Paris Man Suffering from Dementia

The Oxford County Sheriff’s Office says a West Paris man is missing. His name is Stephen and he has dementia. He was last seen at 11:30am today, Jan. 5. Stephen is from Stearns Hill Road in West Paris and is described as 6 feet tall and 160 pounds. He was wearing blue jeans, green muck …

RECALL: Ground Beef Purchased at Lincoln Hannaford

Out of an abundance of caution, the Hannaford store at 22 Goding Avenue in Lincoln is recalling some specific ground beef. The recall is for Hannaford brand 80 percent lean ground beef and 85 percent lean ground beef purchased at the store on Friday, Jan. 2 between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. with a sell-by …

Bradford Man Accused of Stealing Two Tractors

The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office says 38-year-old Randolph “Randy” Bourgoin of Bradford is accused of stealing tractors from a property in Barnard Township. Bourgoin has been charged him with theft and violation of his condition of release. More charges are possible as the investigation continues. Latest Local Eastern & Central Maine News The post Bradford …

Ousted Venezuelan Pres. Nicolás Maduro and wife to appear in NY federal court on alleged drug charges

Ouster Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Manhattan federal court following a dramatic U.S. operation that resulted in his capture and transfer to the United States, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York.  Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are being …

Teenagers among those identified in deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire in Switzerland

Swiss authorities have now confirmed the identities of 24 people who died in a devastating fire at a New Year’s Eve celebration in the Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, as families continue to wait anxiously for news of the remaining victims. The process of identifying the dead has been slow, with authorities stating that the severity …