According to the Lewiston Police Department, Friday morning, March 26, a pedestrian was struck by a train in the area of Whipple Street. Upon arrival, responders located an adult male beneath a railroad car. The individual was extricated and transported to Central Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Preliminary information indicates the train was traveling …
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark social media addiction case
A Los Angeles jury has delivered a major verdict in the trial examining whether major tech platforms can be held accountable for childhood social media harm linked to their products. Jurors concluded that Meta and YouTube were negligent in how they designed and operated their platforms, siding with a 20-year-old plaintiff identified as K.G.M., also …
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Supreme Court rules that ISP is not liable for copyright infringement
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision siding with Cox Communications, ruling that internet service providers are not legally responsible for copyright violations committed by their users. The case stemmed from a long-running dispute between Cox and a coalition of record labels led by Sony Music Entertainment. The music industry had argued that Cox …
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Post Malone joins headliners Twenty-One Pilots, Zac Brown Band for final day of March Madness Music Festival
The 2026 NCAA March Madness Music Festival is set to bring a packed weekend of live music to Indianapolis, culminating with Post Malone headlining the final night on April 5. Held at American Legion Mall during Final Four weekend, the free, three-day event will feature major acts across multiple genres. Twenty One Pilots will kick …
Luke Grimes announces sophomore album ‘Redbird’
Luke Grimes will release his highly anticipated sophomore album, Redbird, on April 3rd. The ten-track project, produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, marks Grimes’ most personal and fully realized musical statement to date. The first song from the project, “Love You Now,” is available now. Grimes posted on Instagram: “Im excited to finally announce that …
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Netflix reveals that ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 will focus on Francesca and Michaela
Netflix has officially kicked off production on Bridgerton Season 5, confirming that the story will center on Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and her evolving relationship with Michaela Stirling, portrayed by Masali Baduza. According to the streaming service, the new season follows Francesca as she attempts to move forward two years after the loss …
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Stephen Colbert to co-write new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film
Stephen Colbert is stepping into an unexpected new role: co-writer of an upcoming Lord of the Rings movie. The project, announced by Warner Bros., brings together Colbert, his son Peter McGee, and longtime franchise writer Philippa Boyens to craft a story drawn from parts of J.R.R. Tolkien’s original novel that never made it to the …
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Social Media Giants Lose Landmark Addiction Lawsuit
A jury has found both Alphabet’s Google (YouTube) and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) liable in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit, awarding a plaintiff $3 million in damages. The plaintiff, a now 20-year-old woman, claimed she became addicted to the apps at a young age because of their attention-grabbing design. Snap Chat and TikTok were also originally …
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Topsham Man Arrested: Drugs and Guns Discovered in Search
45-year-old Peter Jellison-Bozeman of Topsham, was arrested this week on various charges, including aggravated drug trafficking. Seized during a recent investigation were: approximately 57 grams of suspected cocaine base, approximately 7 grams of suspected cocaine, $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds and 14 Firearms. Latest Local Eastern & Central Maine News The post Topsham Man Arrested: …
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MISSING: 68-Year-Old Winslow Woman
The Winslow Police Department is attempting to locate 68-year-old Arlene Kennedy, last seen walking North on the Augusta Road, near Raider Redemption in Winslow, Tuesday, March 24. She is believed to be travelling on foot. Kennedy has gray hair and brown eyes, and is approximately 5’4″and 160 pounds. Arlene has had recent medical events and …