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Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle

Is Amy Schumer’s video a tribute to Beyonce song or a parody?

October 25, 2016

THe video garnered little negative attention at first, but was greeted with claims of racism when Schumer shared it.

Don’t scatter, divvy up or hold onto cremains, Vatican instructs

by NICOLE WINFIELD October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

A new document, meant to counter New Age ideas, says church authorities should designate a sacred place, such as a cemetery or church area, to hold the ashes.

Business, Food, News

Maine restaurant owner to eliminate tipping, raise wages

by Meredith Goad October 25, 2016October 26, 2016

Cara Stadler says her restaurants in Portland and Brunswick will add an 18 percent surcharge to tabs and pay servers a starting wage of $15-$16 an hour.

Food, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: At Foulmouthed Brewing in South Portland, well-crafted sandwiches go with craft beer

by Andrew Ross October 23, 2016December 9, 2016

A homebrewer and former Hugo’s cook turns to elevated beer food.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Augusta council approves $300,000 in aid to help restore downtown Colonial Theater

by Keith Edwards October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

The money would be transferred to the group organizing the renovation once the work is largely complete, according to City Manager William Bridgeo.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Hallowell artist hangs new painting at Lithgow Public Library in Augusta

by Staff report October 20, 2016December 15, 2017

The painting was commissioned by the Friends of Lithgow Library and hangs between the older section and the new addition to the library, which re-opened in August after an $11 million renovation and expansion.