Daylight Saving Time One Step Closer to Being Permanent

This past weekend may have been the last time that you would have to turn your clocks ahead. The United States Senate today, March 15, passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The “Sunshine Protection Act” still has to pass in the House of Representatives. The United States Senate has passed a bill …

Russian Vessel Turned Away at Maine Harbor

The Fesco Ulis, a Russian cargo ship carrying a petroleum-derived product, was denied a request to dock in Eastport. The ship previously was turned away from a port on the St. Lawrence Seaway. A Russian vessel carrying 8,000 tons of a petroleum-derived product was denied a request to dock in Eastport, Maine. https://t.co/wTkUCsBgsT — CBS …

Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall injured and hospitalized while reporting in Ukraine

Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall was injured while reporting near Ukraine’s capital, the network said Monday. Hall has been hospitalized, however it is not yet clear how he was injured or how severe his injuries are, according to the network.  Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott said in a memo to employees: “Earlier today, our correspondent Benjamin …

Los Angeles school district keeps students masked, despite state and county lifting the mask mandate

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) – the second-largest public school district in the nation — said that it will be keeping a mask mandate in place, despite the end of California’s statewide mask mandate for indoor public places. Monday, March 14th marked the first day students in California were able to attend school …

HBO Max greenlights The Batman spin-off series “The Penguin” starring Colin Farrell

HBO Max has committed to a limited-series order for ‘The Penguin,’ a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Colin Farrell will reprise his role as The Penguin — otherwise known as underworld kingpin Oswald Cobblepot.  The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, was released in theaters on March 4 and has grossed $134 …

Apple TV+ shares first look at Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in new spy thriller “Argylle”

Apple TV+ has revealed the first look at Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill in its latest spy thriller movie, Argylle, directed by Matthew Vaughn and penned by Jason Fuchs. Dua Lipa is also set to provide original music for the film. Argylle is set to be the first installment of a three-part film trilogy. The film …

Cross Insurance Arena Reduces COVID-19 Guidelines

The Cross Insurance Arena in Portland has announced a change to their current COVID-19 policies. Latest on COVID-19 in Maine Due to the reduced levels of COVID-19 community transmission in Cumberland County, effective immediately, we are no longer requiring proof of vaccination or negative test until further notice. Please continue to check our website and …

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to Rome to meet with Chinese counterpart

The White House announced on Sunday that U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to Rome on Monday to meet with his Chinese counterpart. National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne said in a statement that Sullivan will speak to Chinese Communist Party Politburo Member and Director of China’s Foreign Affairs Commission Yang Jiechi as …