Longtime friend Prince William bestows the honor on her Wednesday.
Life & Culture
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Musicians honor Joni Mitchell for her 75th birthday
James Taylor and Chaka Khan are among those serenading the singer-songwriter with her own songs Wednesday night.
What’s in a number? Dutchman, 69, seeks age change to 49
Self-styled positivity guru Emile Ratelband says he wants to avoid age discrimination in society — especially on dating websites.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Overkilt’ and ‘Finchosaurus’
Read the 12th volume in the Liss MacCrimmon mystery series and a charming middle-grade reader’s mystery
On Election Day, a brand-new U.S. citizen savors his role in the democratic process
Luis Sanchez has been working legally in Saco for six years. Within five days, he became a citizen and then cast his first ballot as one.
Four Maine food-and-drink companies are finalists in the 9th annual Good Food Awards
The awards recognize entrepreneurs who follow sustainable practices in making their ciders, chocolates and spirits.
DoorDash restaurant delivery service launches in Cumberland County
Too busy for takeout? Another national restaurant delivery service has arrived, and will bring dinner to your door.
Portland chef Matt Ginn falls short on ‘Chopped Champion’
The $50,000 grand prize went to Venezuelan chef Adrian Urbina
Cans are chasing bottles as the packaging of choice for wine, cocktails, craft beer – and now kombucha
A new kombuchery in Portland is one of the first in New England to make the switch.
Intensely satisfying: Pasta loaded with tender bites of sausage, kale and beans
The finished dish makes an ideal weeknight dinner.