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Another ‘Empire’ actor arrested, but on traffic offense

by Associated Press June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

Bryshere Gray, who plays a younger brother of Jussie Smollett’s character on the TV show, was pulled over because a temporary license plate didn’t match the 2014 Rolls Royce he was driving, Chicago police say.

Prince Harry champions mother’s cause: Clearing land mines

by Associated Press June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

The son of the late Princess Diana offers his support to a new initiative in a wilderness area in Angola.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Maine writers – and a librarian – bring home book awards

by Bob Keyes June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

The Maine Literary Awards honors recently retired Bangor Public Library director Barbara McDade.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors, Sports

Cape Elizabeth rider is 1st unicyclist to complete Trek Across Maine

by Associated Press June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

Thousands rode 180 miles on bicycles in the three-day fundraiser for the American Lung Association. But only Hugh Sharp did it on one wheel.

Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Things to Do

Dairy Delite in Berwick lives up to its name, and more

by Bob Keyes June 17, 2019June 25, 2019

The ice cream is great, and so are the burgers and chicken tenders.

Life & Culture, Nation & World

Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and jeans queen, dies at 95

by Associated Press June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

Her son, CNN newsman Anderson Cooper, announces her death on the network.

Community, Life & Culture

Novel Jazz to kick off summer at Skidompha Library

June 17, 2019June 23, 2019

The band also will include a sneak preview of some of their new Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn compositions that they are featuring in their 2019 season concerts.