Canadian poet and fiction writer M. NourbeSe Philip will also be honored by the organization next month.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Drunken-driving count dropped against actor in Trivago ads
The case against Timothy William, 53, is dismissed in Texas after he completed the alcohol education courses and community service required for pretrial diversion of a first-time DWI offender.
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Posted inMaine, News
Proposal would save ambulance service in northern Maine
The legislation would allow town-run ambulance services in the Aroostook County towns of Blaine, Bridgewater and Mars Hill.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Once wary, Eric Brakey has come to embrace Donald Trump
The Republican congressional hopeful once called him “a disaster,” but now, locked in a three-way primary, views Trump as “the best president in my lifetime.”
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Roenicke’s first day as Red Sox manager brings news: Sale dealing with pneumonia
Illness didn’t stop the 30-year-old left-hander from throwing 60 pitches Tuesday, with plans for another 60 on Wednesday.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bernie Sanders’ win ups the pressure on moderate Democrats to coalesce
Analysis: The Vermont senator is benefiting from a crowded and fractured Democratic presidential field that is dividing up the rest of the vote.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Slick commute Thursday morning will be followed by a cold blast
The storm will be pretty similar to our last one, except this will bring all snow.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Study shows explosive growth in time people spend streaming TV
Nearly one-fifth of television viewing in the U.S. comes on streaming services like Netflix or Hulu for people with connected TVs.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick drops out of presidential race
Patrick was the last remaining African American candidate in a Democratic presidential field once defined by its diversity.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
New Augusta Police Station tops goals council set to discuss
Augusta city councilors are deciding between two potential new police station locations, and voter approval to borrow money would eventually be needed.