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You can detect infidelity in a person’s voice, study finds

by Lisa Bonos The Washington Post September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

The study’s researchers can only theorize why humans are so good at reading one another’s voices, just that we are.

Don Rickles inflicts final insults in ‘Dinner with Don’ episodes

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

The digital series featuring the late legendary comedian’s interviews with celebrities – zingers and all – debuts on YouTube.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Politics, Sports

Two ‘Marshall’ film actors support NFL players in Trump anthem protest

by Associated Press September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

Chadwick Boseman says the athletes are ‘patriots,’ and Sterling K. Brown says the president has ‘brought a lot of ugliness to the surface’ that can’t be ignored.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Special manager considered for Fort Williams Park

by jocelyn van saun The Forecaster September 25, 2017September 26, 2017

Cape Elizabeth officials say the lure of the park and Portland Head Light warrants the new post.

Food, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, News

Second annual Seed-to-Table Variety Tasting in Unity draws plant breeders, local growers, chefs

by Amy Calder September 24, 2017September 25, 2017

Food enthusiasts Sunday got to taste new varieties bred by Johnny’s Selected Seeds, grown locally and cooked by Maine chefs.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Set in York in the 1700s, Maine writer’s new play could have been written about society today

by Bob Keyes September 24, 2017September 22, 2017

Michael Kimball explores a true story about race, class and the hanging of an Indian woman during Maine’s Colonial era.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

Farmingdale woman gets gift of sight

by Jessica Lowell September 23, 2017January 29, 2018

A Manchester Lions’ Club fundraiser Saturday styled after “The Amazing Race” TV show raised the money needed to pay for Ruth Short’s special high-tech glasses.