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John Lennon’s murderer says he used bullets made to ease suffering

by Kenneth Lovett Tribune News Service November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

Mark David Chapman is denied parole for a 10th time.

Business, Health, Life & Culture, Nation & World

FDA unveils sweeping effort to reduce vaping and smoking by minors

by MIKE STOBBE Associated Press November 15, 2018November 16, 2018

The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.

Life & Culture, Maine

Paintings owned by Robert Indiana go up for auction in New York

by Bob Keyes November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

The proceeds are expected to pay for legal bills and repairs to the late artist’s home on Vinalhaven.

Life & Culture

Watch: Time-lapse video of Portland’s holiday tree being set up

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

This year’s winner: A 40-foot blue spruce.

Lifestyle, Maine Authors

OFF RADAR: More notes from the stacks

by DANA WILDE November 15, 2018November 14, 2018

There are many Maine-associated books that could light up a winter afternoon for you, writes Dana Wilde

Life & Culture

Photos: Gardens Aglow offers many points of light at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay is opening its fourth annual Gardens Aglow event this week with a colorful, eye-pleasing display. Gardens Aglow, which Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens calls “the largest light show in Maine,” will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday each week until Dec. 31. On Monday, the Harold Alfond Foundation […]