Season 2 of Kate Hudson’s ‘Running Point’ to premiere April 23rd on Netflix

Netflix has confirmed that Season 2 of Running Point will debut on April 23, along with a first look at the upcoming episodes. The renewal came shortly after the show’s February 2025 premiere, signaling strong momentum for the sports comedy. The series once again centers on Isla Gordon, played by Kate Hudson, who rose unexpectedly …

Carolina Country Music Festival lineup to feature Post Malone, Riley Green, Blake Shelton and more

The Carolina Country Music Festival is set to take over downtown Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, from June 4–7, 2026, bringing four days of live country music just steps from the ocean. Now in its second decade, the event has become a staple on the summer festival circuit, with organizers promising another unforgettable weekend. This year’s …

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. Less than 1% of Americans donate platelets — we …

Corporal Eugene Cole Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications

Somerset County Sheriff’s Corporal Eugene Cole was killed in the line of duty in 2018. A scholarship fund was established as a way for Cole’s family, friends and law enforcement brothers and sisters to continue his passion for the field. The scholarship is open to anyone in the state of Maine pursuing a career in …

Lisbon Crash Causes Serious Injuries; Major Morning Traffic Disruptions

A morning collision Tuesday, April 7, at the intersection of Route 196 (Lisbon Street) and Summer Street near the Topsham town line, left two people with serious injuries. The crash also shut down a major commuter route for several hours. The crash, just before 7am, occurred when a white 2019 Volvo SUV pulled out from …

MaineDOT to Temporarily Close Route 202 Ramp in Bangor/Hampden

The Maine Department of Transportation will be closing the on ramp in Bangor/Hampden from northbound Route 202 to westbound I-395 on April 9 from 5am to 4pm. The closing is for a concrete deck placement. Drivers heading northbound on Route 202 towards I-395 should use Exit 3B on I-395 onto Main Street in Bangor and …

Pres. Trump endorses Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Republican candidate Steve Hilton in California’s upcoming gubernatorial contest, a move that could significantly influence an already crowded and unpredictable field. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump praised Hilton, saying, “I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, …

Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of Steve Bannon contempt case

The Supreme Court has opened the door for the criminal case against Steve Bannon to be dismissed, undoing a prior ruling that upheld his conviction for contempt of Congress. In a brief order issued Monday, the court vacated a decision from a Washington, D.C. appeals court and sent the case back for further proceedings. This …

Ernest drops ‘Boat Named After You’ from upcoming LP ‘Deep Blue’

Ernest has unveiled his latest single, “Boat Named After You,” written by Nashville songwriters Nathan Chapman and Tony Lane and produced by Ernest alongside Jacob Durrett. The song finds Ernest looking back on a past relationship, wondering where that person is now while acknowledging the lasting mark they left behind. It pairs breezy production with …