A new 30-minute TV program about veterans will air at 11 a.m. Sundays beginning Jan. 8 on NBC affiliate WLBZ2 in Bangor and WCSH6 in Portland. The documentary series, “Growing Home,” tells the stories of U.S. veterans who have transitioned to a life of agriculture and other outdoor careers. The show’s website, GrowingHomeTV.com, officially launched Jan 6. […]
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Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News for NBC
Megyn Kelly, a star host at Fox News whose profile soared after a feud with Donald Trump, will leave the network for a prominent new role at NBC News, a person at NBC News confirmed. Kelly will host a daytime news and discussion program, anchor a Sunday-night news show and be featured in NBC’s political […]
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Lewiston, Auburn to negotiate new cable access interlocal deal
AUBURN — The city’s plan to take over daily management of Lewiston-Auburn’s cable access station, Great Falls TV, will wait while Twin Cities staff work out a new interlocal agreement. “Things are in motion now to give this a more formal structure,” Phil Nadeau, Lewiston’s deputy city administrator, said. “We’ll all have to see what […]
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Auburn budget work kicks off with Monday workshop
AUBURN — Councilors could be faced with either budget cuts or a tax increase for the next year fiscal year, according to acting City Manager Howard Kroll. “We’ve done the best we can, and the next steps will really be up to them,” Kroll said. City councilors will get their first look at Kroll’s proposed […]
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Dixfield selectmen discuss merging Dixfield, Mexico police departments
DIXFIELD — Selectmen asked Town Manager Carlo Puiia on Monday evening to speak with Mexico and Dixfield police chiefs about saving money by merging their departments. Chairman Scott Belskis said he wanted to revisit the possibility of reopening discussions with Mexico. “The figure that was first presented to us showed that our savings would be […]
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‘Downton Abbey Tea & Talk’ at Lewiston library on Dec. 20
LEWISTON — Since it first aired, the PBS Masterpiece program “Downton Abbey” has grown to become the highest-rated, most-watched PBS drama of all time. Fans of the show anxiously anticipate each new season for scandalous storylines, surprising cast member additions and more snide comments by the Dowager Countess. After four twist-filled seasons, “Downton addicts” are […]
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Missing woman sees herself on TV; search is called off
NEW VINEYARD — The search for a missing woman, 82-year-old Jean Ferrari, has been called off Saturday morning, according to WCSH. Ferrari saw herself on the news and contacted authorities that she was okay, the report said. She had been in the hospital. Ferrari had last been seen Thursday afternoon. WCSH said she was “fine, […]
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Stephen King writing ‘Under the Dome’ episodes for second season
The CBS miniseries that led the ratings much of last summer returns for another 13 episodes beginning Monday (10 p.m. EDT), with King telling viewers that no one in Chester’s Mill is assured of making it through the season alive. “It’s an interesting challenge” picking up a plot after other writers have taken it in […]
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‘Deadliest Catch’ reality TV star hauls in big audience at Rockport fishing talk
ROCKPORT — They fish for different crustaceans on different oceans 4,000 miles apart, but the lobstermen of Maine and Captain Keith Colburn of the reality television show “Deadliest Catch” clearly have a lot in common. Colburn, who made friends with some lobstermen while biking down the Maine coast last summer, talked and answered questions for […]
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Jamison back on Paris Budget Committee
PARIS — In a split vote, but with little fanfare, selectmen Monday again appointed Janet Jamison to the Budget Committee after rescinding their appointment of committee member Richard Cassano. Selectmen also voted to appoint Jamison to the Norway Paris Community TV board of directors, which has come under fire in recent months for apparent mismanagement and poor […]