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Airman who inspired ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ film has died

by BEN FINLEY July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

During his service in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966, Adrian Cronauer opened his Armed Forces Radio show with the phrase, ‘Goooooood morning, Vietnam!’

Food & Dining, Life & Culture

Lay’s is serving up lobster roll-flavored potato chips

by MWC Bot July 19, 2018July 20, 2018

The PepsiCo Frito-Lay chip company has released eight limited-edition flavors, including fried pickle, pimento cheese, pizza and one called ‘New England Lobster Roll.’

Food & Dining

Bob’s Clam Hut in Portland opens

by Meredith Goad July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

The restaurant at the corner of Washington and Cumberland avenues will serve both old favorites from the Kittery restaurant and new menu items.

Business, Life & Culture, Nation & World

Open office plans are as bad as you thought

by Jena McGregor July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Researchers found that an open workspace actually cuts down on face-to-face interactions among co-workers.

Life & Culture, Uncategorized

‘Today’ show’s travel series will bring celebrity weatherman Al Roker to Maine next week

by Ray Routhier July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Al Roker’s Maine adventures will be aired Tuesday morning, when he’ll broadcast live from the midcoast town of Georgetown.

Life & Culture, Nation & World

Marvel Studios absent as four-day Comic-Con begins in San Diego

July 18, 2018July 19, 2018

Tickets for full access plus preview night can set the more than 130,000 attendees back $276 each, before hotel, travel costs, food and any souvenirs.

Life & Culture, Local & State

Photos: Yarmouth Clam Festival chairs tradition gets a new twist

by Julie Pike July 18, 2018July 19, 2018

Townspeople place chairs along Main Street to reserve viewing spots for this weekend’s annual parade, but someone is using a pair of toilets this year.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Maine International Film Festival

Backers of conversion therapy ban address audience after film in Waterville

by Emily Higginbotham July 18, 2018July 19, 2018

‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post,’ featured at the Maine International Film Festival, is the story of a girl sent to a conversion therapy camp, which tries to alter a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.