Religious Exemptions for Maine Healthcare Workers and Covid-19 Vaccinations
On July 12th, the Maine DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) announced that they were proposing a new rule for repealing the healthcare worker vaccine mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine that has been in standing for the past 3 years.
Read full story4 Maine Troopers Injured After Being Hit By a Car
Four state troopers in Maine were injured after being struck by a car on the side of the road while investigating a 'family dispute,' the Maine Department of Public Safety says.
Read full storyU.S. Court Rejects Mills' Bid To Stop ME Healthcare Worker Case
The United States District Judge has ruled that proceedings on behalf of Maine healthcare workers in Alicia Lowe v. Janet Mills may continue despite Governor Janet Mills' attempt to stay the litigation while trying to moot the case.
Read full storyCOVID-19 Vaccines: Biden's Plan
While President Joe Biden was out vacationing in Lake Tahoe during the week, he signed an executive order that will be sent to Congress regarding more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine.
Read full story3 Marines Killed in Osprey Crash in Australia
Three U.S. marines have been killed and others injured on Sunday after an Osprey aircraft crashed during military exercises, officials say. According to reports, there were 23 marines aboard the MV-22B Osprey aircraft. Three sufficed to their injuries while five others were transported to Royal Darwin Hospital in serious condition.
Read full storyNikki Haley Warns Citizens if Harris Becomes President During Biden's Term
Former United Nations ambassador and current presidential hopeful, blasted the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming commander-in-chief if Democrats walk away with a win in 2024.
Read full storyMask Mandates Re-Emerge: Senator Weighs In
The recent uptick of COVID-19 in the United States due to several variants has had many schools reinstate their mask mandates and even Rutgers University in New Jersey also reinstating their Covid-19 vaccine requirement.
Read full storyCDC Tracking New Strain of Virus That Causes Covid
World public health agencies are tracking a new strain of a highly mutated strain of the virus that causes coronavirus, just in time for the beginning of the new school year and as many states are lifting their healthcare vaccine mandate for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Read full storyTeen in Philadelphia Arrested Following Terrorism Communications with al-Qaeda
Authorities announced the arrest of a 17-year-old male in connection to a 'terrorism probe.'. The unnamed juvenile was an 'aspiring terrorist.' According to a Philadelphia District Attorney, they are saying that the teen was not merely thinking, but doing things that are deeply disturbing and presented a grave danger to everyone around him.
Read full storyiPhone Users Will Face Major Changes with the iOS 17 Update This Fall
Back in June when the update was announced, Apple said it would provide freshened-up features across the Phone, FaceTime, Messages, and AirDrop, as well including icons moving.
Read full storySome Gorham Residents Calling for Resignation of Superintendent
Some Gorham residents are calling for the Superintendent of Schools to resign or be fired by the Town Council. These calls come after the recent budget drama in Gorham, and residents having to go to the polls 2 times, 3 times as of next Tuesday.
Read full storyReports: FDA Violated Own Safety and Efficacy Standards in Approving COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
(NOTE: This article was marked "fact-checked." This article is accurate with FDA sources.) NOTE: There are direct quotes from the article. NOTE: This article is LONG. According to Vida, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recently authorized Moderna's and Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for use for children as young as six months. As claimed by Vida, the evidence from the FDA used for those decisions violates at least three safety and efficacy standards from earlier FDA publications about the Covid-19 vaccines.
Read full storyGorham Starting to Draft on Third 2023-2024 SY Budget
The Gorham School Department will be holding a 'special' meeting on Wednesday to discuss and vote on the third proposed school budget since June. Since June, every proposed school budget that has been brought up by school and town officials has been voted down by Gorham residents due to either significant tax hikes or cutting student's extracurricular activities including middle school sports, and moving high school sports to a 'pay to play' format. The most recent proposal that was voted down would've also cut about 20 positions within the school department.
Read full storyWho Will Perform At The 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Harry Styles, Lady Gaga/Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift...
While the official lineup for the 2024 super bowl halftime show has yet to be announced, there are some speculations from fans from artists. Let's take a look at the artists that may perform the potential performers for the Super Bowl LVIII.
Read full storyFlorida Gov. and Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis Reveals Economic Plan if Elected for Presidency
In a new policy revealed on Monday, Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis aimed at China with a 'Declaration of Economic Independence' that also targets taxes, regulations, and 'elites' he blames for the country's decline.
Read full storyYOUR HEADLINES: Car Crash in Standish, Homicide in Augusta, Shooting in Lewiston, and more
A Massachusetts man died on Monday after his car went off the road in Standish. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says the single-vehicle crash happened on Chadbourne Road (Route 35) around 6:30 am on Monday. A 2014 Nissan Altima crashed into some trees off the road.
Read full storyWarming Coastal Waters in Maine Creating Concerns for Sharks
Ocean temperatures are rising and many are noticing an increase in shark sightings via tracking sources. On July 28th, the ocean water off of Cape Elizabeth measured 68 degrees. Portland's coast measures approximately 62 degrees. You can find up-to-date water temperatures here.
Read full storyDeath at Florida Disney Resort
Police in Florida say a man was found dead at Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort, a resort located next to the famous Magic Kingdom theme park. The victim, who was later identified by Orange County Medical Examiner, was 39-year-old Jeffery Vanden Boom of Greendale, Wisconsin. Officials say that Boom died from blunt-force injuries in what has been ruled as an accidental fall from a hotel room balcony.
Read full storyHealth Concerns Spike for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Amidst 'Freezing on Stage' Incident
Republican Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, froze mid-sentence during an appearance at his weekly press conference at the United States Capitol. After freezing, he was then briskly escorted away to recover.
Read full storyHollis Man Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter
A Hollis man pleads not guilty to vehicular manslaughter and four other charges on Wednesday, stemming from a fatal Gorham crash last September. Ernest Dubeau, age 39, reportedly made a sharp left turn onto Hodgdon Road, crossing into the path of a motorcycle driven by late 47-year-old Richard Bernard of Limerick. According to the Portland Press Herald, Bernard was found pinned under Dubeau's trailer and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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