Half Moon Jug Band, a 21st-century jug band rooted in the Downeast humor and dry wit traditions of their home state o’ Maine, will entertain at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at Denmark Arts Center. Upbeat and positive, they are a three-man musical mob of desperadoes hijacking the plodding freight train of folk music, […]
2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Ryan Seacrest will host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires
It’s the latest gig for Ryan Seacrest who also hosts ‘American Idol’ and ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.’
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Cafe and bakery becomes mainstay in Pittsfield
PoponOvers has been operating for several years on Main Street in Pittsfield and has developed a loyal following for those looking for a fresh meal or tasty baked treat. And don’t forget about the ice cream, too. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate blocks background checks for private gun sales
The 21-13 vote effectively kills the bill, which passed the House by 1 vote on Monday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
House and Senate endorse Mills’ abortion expansion bill, passage is likely
The House voted 73-69 to enact the bill after a contentious debate, sending the measure to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to the governor’s desk for her signature.
Posted inNation & World, News
Misconduct by federal jail guards led to Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide, Justice Department watchdog says
The Justice Department’s watchdog says negligence, misconduct and job failures enabled Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life at a federal jail in New York City while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Supreme Court rejects redistricting effort that would have radically changed federal elections
Vice President Kamala Harris said the decision ‘preserves state courts’ critical role in safeguarding elections.’
Posted inNew England, News
Suspect arrested in killing of Boston-area couple celebrating their 50th anniversary
It appears there is no connection between the suspect and victims, a husband and wife and the woman’s elderly mother.
Posted inNation & World, News
Wagner mercenary chief has moved to Belarus, and Russia won’t press charges for mutiny
It poses a stark contrast to how the Kremlin has treated those staging anti-government protests.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College World Series: LSU wins first title since 2009, beating Florida, 18-4
LSU staves off elimination three times in bracket play and bounces back from the humiliating 24-4 loss in Game 2.