Randy Travis extends ‘More Life Tour’ into 2026

Following his successful run of shows in 2025, Randy Travis has expanded the More Life Tour through spring 2026. The More Life Tour played over 50 shows to more than 60,000 fans in 2025 , selling out venues across the country. Travis – along with his original touring band and special guest vocalist James Dupré …

Professor X, Magneto, and Cyclops return in new ‘Avengers: Doomsday” teaser

The X-Men are officially back, with Patrick Stewart’s Professor Charles Xavier and Ian McKellan’s Magneto returning in a new teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, which also features James Marsden’s Cyclops.  It was also previously confirmed that a number of X-Men characters will return, played by their original actors; including: Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), and Rebecca …

Shinedown shares the video for ‘Searchlight’

Shinedown has released the video for their latest single “Searchlight,” which was first performed live during the band’s historic debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville last year.  Frontman Brent Smith introduced the song at the venue by telling the audience, “Sometimes when you listen close enough to the universe and you’re willing to …

Meghan Trainor and husband Daryl Sabara welcome third baby together via surrogate

Singer Meghan Trainor, 32, and her husband, actor Daryl Sabara, 33, announced they welcomed their third child via surrogate on Jan. 18. Trainor shared an Instagram post about her new daughter’s arrival, writing: “Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible, superwoman surrogate. We are forever …

Swatting Incident at Brewer Schools

The Brewer Police Department investigated a threat, Jan. 21, to school staff in the city and said similar threats occurred, consistent with “swatting” incidents. No threats were discovered and operations at the schools resumed. From the Brewer Police Department: On January 21, 2026, at approximately 8:16 a.m., the Brewer Police Department assisted another law enforcement …

Warming Centers Opened in Central and Eastern Maine

Because of the expected extreme cold temperatures and wind chills, warming centers are opening up throughout the area. Complete list available HERE. Also, 12 overnight emergency warming centers in seven Maine counties this winter, through Maine Housing. Augusta Overnight Emergency Warming Center, 34 Bridge St., Augusta Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, 38 College Avenue, Waterville, The …

Bangor Man Faces Attempted Murder in Machete Incident

24-year-old Zachary Wright of Bangor has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking a neighbor with a machete. The incident occurred on Sunset Avenue in Bangor, Thursday evening, Jan. 15. CBS 13, WGME reports that thee victim disarmed the attacker, however he suffered several cuts to his head. A Bangor man has been charged …

Six Dogs Killed in Sebec Animal Shelter Fire

The cause of a fire at the Give a Dog a Home animal shelter in Sebec, is under investigation. The blaze occurred at the shelter on Downs, Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 20. There were 14 dogs inside the shelter at the time of the fire, eight were injured, six perished. The building is a total loss. …

UPDATE: Charges Pending, Two Killed as Result of Incident on I-95 in Waterville

UPDATE: The Maine State Police says there was a deadly incident this morning, Jan. 13, on I-95 going southbound in Waterville. Two MDOT workers were pronounced deceased at the scene and have been identified as 60-year-old James Brown, and 51-year-old Dwayne Campbell, both of Waterville. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 9:37 AM, the …

Justice Department issues subpoenas to Walz, Frey, other Minnesota Leaders as immigration dispute deepens

The Justice Department has issued a series of grand jury subpoenas to top Minnesota officials, dramatically escalating a federal investigation into whether state and local leaders interfered with immigration enforcement during a sweeping federal operation in the Twin Cities. According to documents and multiple people familiar with the matter, subpoenas seeking records were delivered to …