He proposed in a plan as early as June 2005 to influence politics, business dealings and news coverage in the U.S., Europe and the former Soviet republics to benefit the Putin government, according to an Associated Press investigation.
March 2017
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Chuck Barris, creator of ‘Gong Show,’ TV game empire, dies at 87
Also the brains behind ‘The Newlywed Game,’ ‘The Parent Game,’ ‘The Family Game’ and ‘The Game Game,’ he called himself ‘The King of Daytime Television.’ To critics he was ‘The King of Schlock.’
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Our View: Jail drug treatment funds could end vicious cycle
Inmates get in trouble in part because of addiction, yet receive little to no treatment.
Posted inDesign, Real Estate
Wood pallets being transformed into beautiful home decor
Available and inexpensive, the everyday objects can be fun and newly functional.
Posted inAuto
Is a beaten-up vehicle with a rap sheet worth saving?
Maybe. New parts, a great story, and a truck with a mug shot – could be a winner.
Posted inFood & Dining
Freeport resident Barton Seaver wins prestigious cookbook award
Seaver won in the “Food Matters” category of the International Association of Culinary Professionals competition.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Just in time for spring, a hearty soup made verdant with kale
Here’s a recipe that incorporates sauteed mushrooms in a popular comfort-food dish.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
‘Delicious’ and ‘vegan’ not mutually exclusive: These dishes prove it
A well-balanced vegan diet can provide the body’s essential nutrients, but cooking requires extra care.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
The Maine Ingredient: Turkey patties and roasted lemon broccoli supper
A quick and delicious dinner awaits.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Here’s how to use barrel-aged maple syrups
Glaze roasted vegetables, pour it on oatmeal or ice cream, use it in a cocktail – or just drink it straight.