The Kentucky officer facing criminal charges in the botched raid on Breonna Taylor that led to her death by police, went on trial Wednesday — nearly two years after the shooting. Former officer Brett Hankison fired 10 shots near a side door during the raid, but none hit Taylor. Prosecutors say the bullets endangered Taylor’s …
Monthly Archives: February 2022
President Biden announces sanctions on company building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden said that the United States would be expanding penalties on Moscow after it recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. Biden said the U.S. would impose sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, targeting the Nord Stream 2 AG company and its corporate …
New teaser trailer for ‘Ozark’ Season 4/Part 2 reveals April release date
Netflix’s ‘Ozark‘ announced in a teaser trailer that Part 2 of Season 4 is set to premiere on April 29. The first seven episodes of Season 4 were released on the streaming service January 21. The teaser focuses on Ruth Langmore (Julia Garner), the 20-year-old heir of the Langmore clan, who seems to be at …
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Amanda Seyfried to star opposite Tom Holland in ‘The Crowded Room’ for Apple TV+
Apple TV+ announced that Amanda Seyfried has been cast opposite Tom Holland in upcoming anthology series “The Crowded Room.” “The Crowded Room,” from writer Akiva Goldsman, will explore inspirational stories of people who have struggled and learned to successfully live with mental illness. Season 1 is a 10-episode thriller based in part on Goldsman’s own …
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Maine Represented in Forbe’s List of Best US Employers
MaineHealth and L.L. Bean ranked high on Forbes 2022 list of best U.S. employers. MaineHealth, a nonprofit healthcare system with 12 community hospitals across Maine and New Hampshire, was ranked No. 13 of 500. Bean’s was ranked No. 35 on Forbes 2022 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list. See the full list at https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-large-employers/?sh=8d28eb7b6651 Latest Local …
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Tom Brady to Produce + Star in Movie
Tom Brady is planning his post football career and heading to the movies. The GOAT is set to produce and act in a football-themed road trip movie titled “80 for Brady.” The movie will star Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field. The film is based on a true story of New England …
One Injured in Winslow House Fire
One person was injured yesterday morning, Feb. 23 in a house fire on Boston Avenue, Winslow. The person injured her ankle after jumping out a second floor window to escape the blaze. Two others escaped without injury. The Fire Marshal’s Office is now investigating the cause of the fire. One person was injured Tuesday morning …
President Biden announces new sanctions against Russia, countering Putin’s ‘invasion’ of Ukraine
On Tuesday, President Biden announced that the United States will impose new sanctions on Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two Ukrainian territories on which the Kremlin has laid claim for years. Biden said in an address from the East Room of the White House: “This is the beginning of a Russian …
3 men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery are found guilty on federal hate crime charges
All three Georgia men who were convicted of murder in the death of Ahmaud Arbery were again found guilty Tuesday of federal hate crimes. The jury delivered guilty verdicts against father and son Greg McMichael and Travis McMichael, as well as their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, saying they violated Arbery’s civil rights and targeted him …
Sherri Shepherd to host her own daytime talk show; will take over ‘Wendy Williams Show’ time slot
Distributor Debmar-Mercury announced Tuesday morning that ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ will end after 14 seasons. Sherri Shepherd — who’s been a frequent guest host for Williams while she dealt with health issues this season — will headline her own daytime talk show in the fall titled ‘Sherri,’ which will take over the time periods held …