The legendary singer and actress tells a British newspaper that she believes the abuse allegations but blames the parents more than the late superstar.
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Stormy Daniels protests Illinois tax on strip clubs
The adult film star tells a crowd of local dancers and reporters that the tax ‘ultimately takes money out of the g-strings of hardworking dancers.’
Last grants coming for endangered Route 66 program
The program supports preservation of the iconic highway and the landmarks that line it. It’s due to expire in the fall.
Farmington man uncovers grandfather’s World War I keepsakes
Steve Etzel went into the attic looking for a leaf for the dining room table and stumbled across a suitcase packed with World War I memorabilia belonging to his grandfather, Leon Emery.
R. Kelly’s trip to Dubai off for now as contracts are reworked
The R&B singer’s attorney asked a judge for more time to give details to the court about Kelly’s tentative concerts.
Customers flock to new rotisserie chicken restaurant in Biddeford
Dizzy Birds’ menu includes rotisserie prime rib and leg of lamb as well as chicken.
After decades of work, the sailing ship Island Rover is built, but still high and dry
Its owners and the town of Freeport still haven’t agreed on the best way to haul the 80-ton, 113-foot schooner to the water.
Actor whose career soared with ‘Top Gun’ now at home in Maine, and back on stage
Once a Hollywood star, Whip Hubley builds a rewarding middle-age life in Maine. He returns to the stage this weekend, playing a heroic stepfather in the new family drama ‘We Can Eat Love.’
Embattled R. Kelly asks judge to let him travel to Dubai for performances
The R&B singer says he needs to raise money for child support.