Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial.
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Amber Heard, Johnny Depp settle defamation case
In a lengthy statement shared Monday on Instagram, Heard explained her decision not to pursue the appeal she filed shortly after the jury awarded her $2 million and Depp more than $10 million in June.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Anti-abortion priest Pavone defrocked for blasphemous posts
The Vatican cited Frank Pavone’s ‘blasphemous communications on social media’ as well as ‘persistent disobedience’ of his bishop.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Hanukkah begins in Ukraine as battles rage
Dozens gathered in Maidan Independence Square in the capital, Kyiv, at sundown for the lighting of the first candle of what local Jewish leaders say is Europe’s tallest menorah.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Avatar 2’ makes waves with $134 million domestic debut
The sequel carried the pressure of following up the highest grossing film of all time more than a decade later.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Efforts to restore American chestnut tree raise burning question for food lovers
When do we get to eat the chestnuts? Experts say they are tastier than the Asian and European nuts we import.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
New biography of Jefferson makes this case: To know the man, read his writing
‘His Masterly Pen’ tackles head-on one of the former president’s central contradictions: How could he declare that all men are created equal and that slavery is immoral and still be a slaveholder?
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
A petite kabocha squash developed in Maine wins an award
Johnny’s Selected Seeds’ Sweet Jade is an All-America Selection. It’s the first such award for scientist Lindsay Wyatt, who bred the plant.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
With new downtown facility, Waterville poised to become arts destination
The $18 Million Paul J. Schupf Art Center is Colby College’s latest investment in the arts and the city.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Something to Talk About’ songwriter Shirley Eikhard dies
Eikhard died Thursday due to complications from cancer, publicist Eric Alper said.