The sculpture in the form of a tree is now illuminated at the busy Portland intersection.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture
Justin Bieber settles egging lawsuit
The pop singer served probation in a criminal plea deal after the 2013 incident, and paid $80,000 in restitution.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden adopts German shepherd
The Bidens had been providing foster care for the dog in their home for several months.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Dutch clash over Black Pete tradition
Supporters will often wear blackface to portray the folklore character while opponents say such depictions promote racist stereotypes.
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Fake images show acquitted woman leaving Pakistan
It is likely they are intended to whip up radical religious fervor over Aasia Bibi’s case.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Historian Earl H. Smith presents new history of Waterville
Author and historian Earl H. Smith talked about the city’s history, including its immigrants, at the launch of “Water Village, The Story of Waterville, Maine.”
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Augusta joins food sovereignty movement
Farmers, other food producers, will be able to sell directly to customers without state or federal regulation or inspection.
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Sales of Michelle Obama’s book top 725,000 in 1st day
The figures include sales and pre-orders for the former first lady’s memoir.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Nation & World, News
Paintings culled from Robert Indiana’s collection sell at auction for $5 million
The money from the sale of two paintings the late artist owned will be used to make repairs to his home on Vinalhaven.
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William Goldman, ‘Butch Cassidy,’ ‘All the President’s Men’ screenwriter, dies at 87
Goldman’s career spanned 5 decades and won him multiple Academy Awards.