A sprawling and unusually powerful winter storm has battered vast portions of the United States, coating roads in dangerous ice, burying cities under heavy snow, and plunging temperatures to life-threatening lows. The system has knocked out electricity for more than one million customers across the mid-Atlantic, South, and Midwest, while disrupting travel nationwide and forcing …
Monthly Archives: January 2026
Minnesota officials demand answers after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti sparks outrage
Minnesota officials are pressing for full transparency and accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a federal agent in south Minneapolis, an incident that has triggered protests, lawsuits, and intense scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement tactics. The shooting marked the second fatal incident involving a federal agent and a U.S. citizen …
Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown Band to join Garth Brooks in London’s Hyde Park next summer
Zac Brown Band and Ashley McBryde will be joining Garth Brooks for his blockbuster 2026 BST Hyde Park concert, taking place on June 27th. A social media post reads: “We’re excited to announce that special guests @zacbrownband and @ashleymcbryde will be joining @garthbrooks for his headline show at American Express presents @bsthydepark on Saturday 27 …
Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple lead voice cast for animated film ‘Swapped’ on Netflix
Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple will leading the voice cast for the upcoming animated Netflix movie, Swapped, directed by Nathan Greno. The film follows a small woodland creature (Jordan) who swaps bodies with its sworn enemy, a large majestic bird (Temple). The streamer also announced that Cedric the Entertainer and Tracy Morgan have joined …
See Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien in the trailer for ‘Send Help’
The trailer has been released for Sam Raimi‘s horror feature Send Help, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as feuding colleagues stranded on a deserted island. The trailer opens with McAdams’ character, Linda Liddle, being ridiculed by her boss, Bradley Preston (O’Brien). They later board a small jet for a work trip only for the …
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Bonnaroo 2026 to feature headliners Noah Kahan, The Strokes, Skrillex, RÜFÜS DU SOL
The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be back in 2026 after three of the four planned dates in 2025 were forced to be cancelled after severe weather and flooding impacted festival grounds. Bonnaroo revealed its 2026 lineup featuring headliners Noah Kahan, The Strokes, Skrillex, and RÜFÜS DU SOL, in addition to artists including: Turnstile, …
MISSING: Orono Man Last Seen January 19
Orono Police are asking for the public’s help to locate Chance Lauer, last seen Monday, Jan. 19. Lauer reportedly does not have a vehicle, and his phone is turned off. No other information was released. Please contact the Orono Police Department, if you have any information. Latest Local Eastern & Central Maine News The post …
Aroostook County Man Arrested After 12-Hour Standoff
Maine State Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance, Thursday, Jan. 22, at a residence in Cross Lake Township. A woman reported that her boyfriend was making threats and damaging property at their residence. The woman left the residence prior to Troopers arriving. From the Maine State Police: Upon arrival, Troopers determined the …
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Cold Weather Advisory for Weekend
Temperatures this weekend are expected to may drop into the single digits with wind chills well below zero. As the temperatures plummet, the risk of frostbite and hypothermia increases. From weather.gov: The arctic air can be dangerous. Combined with brisk winds, dangerously cold wind chill values can result. People exposed to extreme cold are susceptible …
One Injured in Harpswell Fire
The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire at a home on Hugh Avenue in Harpswell, early Friday, Jan. 23. One person was injured in the structure fire at a residence, that is considered a total loss. Reports say a generator and the use of a heater may have contributed to the fire. …