‘Handmaid’s Tale’ spin-off ‘The Testaments’ to premiere April 8th on Hulu

Hulu has announced that The Testaments, its long-awaited follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale, will debut April 8. The series will launch with its first three episodes, followed by weekly releases. The streamer shared the news on social media, teasing fans with the message: “ Ready to enter your plum era? The Testaments premieres April 8 …

‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival drops trailer, set to premiere April 10th

The classic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is making a comeback with a limited revival on Hulu, titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. The four-episode event is scheduled to premiere April 10, 2026, and Hulu has unveiled the official trailer for the series. Set nearly two decades after the original series ended, the …

Box Truck Crash on I-95 in Howland

A 55-year-old driver from Bangor was injured in a single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Howland Friday morning, just after 5:00am. Police say the box truck ended up on its side about 50 feet off the road and into the trees. The driver went to the hospital with minor injuries. Maine State Police says a Bangor …

Two Arrested: Cocaine and Fentanyl Seized in Greenbush

Members of the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, April 2, served a search warrant at a residence on Main Road in Greenbush. The operation stemmed from a multi-month investigation into drug trafficking activities in the area. During the execution of the warrant, law enforcement officers seized quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, two highly …

Reports of Likely Hoax at Mount Desert Island High School

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, Friday, April 3, announced they were investigating an incident at MDI High School, that appears to be a hoax. There was a heavy police presence throughout the morning at Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor. Latest Local Eastern & Central Maine News The post Reports of Likely Hoax …

Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-295 in Southern Maine

Maine State Police say a vehicle crashed into two cars that had stopped to help a driver on I-295 in Yarmouth, before bursting into flames. The multi-vehicle incident happened around 7am, Friday, April 3. No injuries were reported as the crash remains under investigation. A vehicle crashed into two cars that had stopped to help …

MTA Maintenance Truck Rear-Ended on I-95

A Maine Turnpike Authority maintenance employee’s truck was rear-ended on I-95 in Cumberland around 9am, Friday, April 3. According to Maine State Police, 26-year-old Eric Sullivan of Lewiston apparently fell asleep behind the wheel before the crash. The Maine Turnpike Authority maintenance employee, a 61-year-old man from Poland suffered minor injuries, Sullivan was not hurt …

New Portland Man Arrested on Arson Charges

The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a 43-year-old New Portland man on three counts of arson related to fires dating back to 2023. On Tuesday evening, March 31, Somerset County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted the State Fire Marshal’s Office in taking Ashley Taylor into custody without incident on outstanding arrest warrants. Taylor was transported …

U.S. stock market swings sharply as Iran conflict fuels oil spike, inflation fears

The U.S. stock market was volatile on Thursday, sliding steeply at the start before trimming most of those losses by midday, though they remained slightly in the red. The S&P 500 dipped roughly 0.2% to near 6,560, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed about 150 points, or 0.4%. The Nasdaq also moved lower by …

President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, bringing an abrupt end to her contentious time leading the Justice Department as dissatisfaction with her performance intensified. In a Truth Social announcement, Trump confirmed the move, stating: “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General …