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Maine Police Stepping Up Seat Belt-Use Enforcement

Andy Capwell — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:02 +0000

Police departments across Maine are stepping up enforcement of the state's mandatory seat belt law over the next two weeks as part of the 'National Click It Or Ticket' campaign.

Pine Tree State Country Music Association Awards Winners Announced!

Sharon Buck — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:46 +0000

On Sunday at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls, the awards were handed out from a competition held in April. Maine country artists and musicians came from all over to compete and the talent there was incredible!

Did your favorite take home a trophy? See the complete list below!

$590 million Powerball Winner Could Have Ties to Maine. Maybe!

Randy McCoy — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:41 +0000

The $590 million Powerball jackpot was hit by only one person that lives in Zephyrhills, Florida. Zephyrhills has a big ties to Maine as it is the community in Florida that has the most people from Maine. In fact, this past February, the 60th annual Maine Day reunion was held. A Member of the City [...]

CNN Travel's 10 Authentic American Experiences

Randy McCoy — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:15 +0000

CNN Travel put out a list they call ‘Classic American Experiences’, these are things they consider authentic American experiences.

1. Seaside Boardwalks. The first was built in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Central Maine News: Gov LePage Looks to Eliminate Maine's Personal Income Tax

Renee Nelson — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:10:37 +0000

These are some of the stories central Maine is talking about today. Gov LePage would like to eliminate the state’s personal income taxes entirely by the end of his second term. Gov LePage commented a bill to “simply outlaw tobacco altogether” would make more sense than piecemeal bans on smoking. Parents, teachers and Monmouth’s superintendent [...]

Watch These Animals Who Love Playing in Sprinklers — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:47 +0000

[onescreen item="5074995"] Anyone who’s seen their dog try to drink all the water shooting out of a sprinkler knows just how mesmerizing some animals find those machines. We don’t blame them. One of the great joys of being a kid in the summertime is running through sprinklers. And there are so many different ways to [...]

'Bates Motel' Season 2: Will Norman Go Full 'Psycho'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:22:50 +0000

'Bates Motel's first season has come to a close with tonight's finale episode "Midnight," and never has it been more apparent that Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) has a dark future in front of him. The series won't return until 2014, but what can we expect from Norman's dark turn at the climax of tonight's finale? What major story arcs will dominate season 2? Get the inside scoop on future 'Bates Motel' from showrunner Carlton Cuse himself inside!

Aftermath of Oklahoma Tornado in Photos

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:53:54 +0000

A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.

At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.

FX's 'The Strain' Taps 'Alias' Star Mia Maestro as Female Lead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:30:56 +0000

A few weeks ago we finally started seeing progress on FX's adaptation of Guillermo del Toro vampire novel trilogy 'The Strain,' with the casting of 'House of Cards' breakout star Corey Stoll as the show's lead. Now, the production reports that 'Alias' alum Mia Maestro will join Stoll as the female lead of the series, but how close are we to seeing 'The Strain' finally get off the ground? Get the latest update on the series inside!

FX's 'Tyrant': Ang Lee Drops out of Directing the Pilot, Cites 'Life of Pi' Exhaustion

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:36:40 +0000

While FX has several hot new properties in development, our most anticipated is 'Homeland' producer Howard Gordon's upcoming Middle Eastern drama 'Tyrant,' which was scheduled to have a pilot directed by 'Life of Pi' Oscar winner Ang Lee. Now, Lee has reportedly backed out of the project, but what does it say of 'Tyrant's future going forward?