Regina King is mourning the loss of her son, musician Ian Alexander Jr., who died by suicide at age 26. A statement from King read: “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian. He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family …
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Katy Perry to serve as musical guest with Willem Dafoe as host for January 29th edition of “Saturday Night Live”
NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ has announced that Katy Perry will serve as the musical guest on the January 29 edition of the long-running late night show, with Willem Dafoe making his hosting debut. The Jan. 29 show will mark Perry’s fourth time appearing on “SNL” as a musical guest. Perry is currently headlining her first …
Red Cross Issues Plea for Blood Donations
Blood donations are desperately needed right now. Please take the time and donate. Click here for some upcoming blood drives in central Maine! Amid this blood crisis, the Red Cross is issuing a plea for blood donations to help ensure people in communities across the U.S. receive needed care. All blood types are needed, especially …
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Grammy-winning rock star and actor Meat Loaf dies at 74
Rock singer and actor Meat Loaf has died at age 74. His death was announced in a statement posted on his official Facebook page early Friday morning. The statement read: “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. Daughters Pearl and Amanda and …
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Jan. 6 committee asks Ivanka Trump to testify voluntarily
The chairman of the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol said the panel will ask Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter who served as a top White house adviser, to testify voluntarily. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss. told reporters in the Capitol on Thursday: “You will anticipate the …
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President Biden clarifies his stance after Ukrainian President takes issue with his comments
On Thursday, President Joe Biden attempted to clarify his stance on a potential Russian incursion into Ukraine, this after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took issue with comments Biden made during a U.S. presidential briefing. Biden said Thursday that Russia will “pay a heavy price” for any invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Biden addressed the military buildup …
NBC cancels Ellen DeGeneres’ ‘Ellen’s Game of Games’ after four seasons
NBC has canceled ‘Ellen’s Game of Games’, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, after four seasons. ‘Game of Game’ featured DeGeneres leading contestants through upsized versions of audience games from her daytime talk show. The cancellation of the NBC series comes as DeGeneres is also working on the final season of her daytime show. The comedian announced …
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Daniel Radcliffe to star as Weird Al Yankovic in upcoming biopic
Daniel Radcliffe will star as “Weird Al” Yankovic for the upcoming biopic, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story, that will be available to stream for free on The Roku Channel. Radcliffe will take on the role in a new film focusing on Yankovic’s career as a pop culture parody icon. An official release of the film …
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UPDATE: Palmyra Man Arrested + Charged with Arson
54-year-old Aaron Chadbourn of Palmyra has been charged with arson, involving a structure fire on Main Street in Palmyra on Sunday, Jan. 16. One was a residential fire at 409 Main Street in Palmyra. Investigators determined that the fire started on the outside of the building which was occupied by two adults and three children. …
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Bath City Council Votes for Indoor Mask Mandate
Bath is the latest Maine municipality to force a mask mandate. Last night, Jan. 19, Bath city councilors unanimously voted to require masks to be worn indoors. The ordinance will remain in place for at least 60 days. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine #UPDATE: On Wednesday night, the Bath City Council unanimously passed an indoor …
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