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Prince Harry, Duchess of Sussex attend first royal event as newlyweds

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018

A garden party at Buckingham Palace honors Prince Charles.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, Sports

Public pans botched plaque depicting soccer star Brandi Chastain

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018

The Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in San Francisco said Tuesday that it will redo the plaque.

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Portland woman cracks top 10 in Miss USA contest

by Ray Routhier May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

Miss Maine USA Marina Gray survives two rounds of elimination in the national pageant, which is won by a Nebraskan.

Life & Culture, Nation & World, Religion and Values

‘God made you like this’: Pope’s comments to gay man praised

by NICOLE WINFIELD May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

But some critics say the remarks were merely in line with the pontiff’s personal outlook and not the Vatican’s official stance.

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Acclaimed artist Robert Indiana dies at his Maine island home at 89

by Bob keyes staff writer and stephen betts The courier-gazette May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

Renowned for his ‘LOVE’ sculpture and similar works, he lived in seclusion in recent years and had a caretaker and art publisher who were recently accused in a lawsuit of isolating and exploiting him.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Nation & World, Politics

Barack and Michelle Obama partner with Netflix to produce movies, TV shows

by David Ng May 21, 2018

Netflix announced Monday that the former first couple will create a “diverse mix of content,” including the potential for scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features.

Life & Culture, Local & State, Schools and Education

“Seussical the Musical” coming together with MCI students’ help

by Rachel Ohm May 21, 2018May 22, 2018

Students are designing all the costumes and are helping with set design for the Waterville Opera House’s upcoming performance of the show, which is based on favorite works of Dr. Seuss.