I’m willing to argue that “Scream” is the greatest slasher movie franchise of all time. Not only is the 1996 original a meta-horror classic, but prior to “Scream VI,” three of the five movies in the series were halfway decent. Can any other slasher property with at least five installments boast that kind of ratio […]

Just a note to report that the four ladies featured in the March 3 Pets of the Week have gone to their furever homes Beatrice and Marie got adopted together and Anastasia and Elizabeth went home together this past Saturday! This week, the Pets of the Week are Chloe and King. King, is a five […]

As popular as it is to complain about Hollywood’s lazy reliance on reboots, re-imaginings, spinoffs, and legacy sequels to older properties, all evidence suggests that “Rocky” continuation “Creed” has worked out for the best. I’m not just talking about the first “Creed” from 2015, but the entire “Creed” sub-franchise, including the first sequel from 2018, […]

PHILLIPS – Phillips’ own local legend, Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby now stands proudly in the front lobby of the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW) Building in Augusta. At least, her life-sized wooden likeness will grace that entryway for the foreseeable future. Her presence offers an unspoken invitation to visitors to The Pine Tree State, as […]

Have you ever had a hobby or activity you were passionate about? Something that consumed every free minute in the day? Perhaps it was participating in a sport; playing an instrument; mastering a video game; tinkering on vehicles; or concocting scrumptious meals for family and friends. Maybe it was something like hiking, embroidery, reading or […]

Franklin County Animal shelter is a no-kill shelter, which means they never euthanize animals due to a lack of space. Several hundred cats, dogs, and small animals come through the shelter’s doors each year. The shelter is committed to saving all healthy and treatable animals. They are a non-profit animal shelter focused on providing temporary […]

A lot of the reviews I’ve seen for “Cocaine Bear” contain some variation on the line, “This movie delivers exactly what it promises.” I’m going to say that’s not entirely true. To be sure, there is a bear high on cocaine in this movie. Nobody is going to say that this movie delivers less than […]

Something a little bit unusual for the pets of the week at Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Rd. in Farmington. The shelter is open noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and the telephone number is (207) 778-2638. The shelter has four sister: Anastasia, Elizabeth, Beatrice, and Marie, who are very bonded so they’re […]

I had never seen a “Magic Mike” movie before “Magic Mike’s Last Dance.” The franchise’s first two installments both missed out on the domestic box office crown in their respective opening weekends in 2012 and 2015, thus not warranting reviews from me. Ironically, “Last Dance” made less money in its opening weekend than either of […]

SALEM — At a recent home game, Senior members of both the girls’ and the boys’ basketball teams, along with parents and other family members, were recognized during a special center court ceremony. Additionally, those present honored the memory of girls’ teammate Michaela “Mickey” Marie Morgan. Mickey, who lost her life in a motor vehicle […]