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Maine artist Ashley Bryan’s extensive archive begins move to University of Pennsylvania

The Ivy League school was selected to house much of the 95-year-old’s lifelong collection of letters, books and artwork.

The city and the developer of the $85 million project planned in Bayside accuse each other of holding up progress.

by TAMMY WELLS Journal Tribune January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

Archaeologists and volunteers had hoped to find evidence of the Phillipstown Garrison, which predated the incorporation of Sanford in 1768.

by DAVID CRARY Associated Press January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

Social media is a big catalyst in boosting activism and forging solidarity.

by NICOLE WINFIELD Associated press January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

A new Gallup poll shows that fewer than a third of them rate clergy honesty as ‘high.’

by AREEJ HAZBOUN and ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press January 18, 2019January 18, 2019

An art exhibit featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by the country’s Arab Christian minority.

Lamar Davenport stabbed his girlfriend, E’Dena Hines, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs in 2015.

Treatment for her immune system disorder will include ‘significant time’ in the hospital.

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

The painkiller’s role in the deadly opioid crisis is bringing the Sacklers a new and unwanted kind of attention.

by DAMIAN J. TROISE Associated Press January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

Big brewers increase their investments in marijuana producers as part of a push to revive lagging sales, but the strategy comes with risks.