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Maine Catholic diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests

by Carol Semple February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

Bishop Robert Deeley this month accepted the recommendation of a diocese review board that advises him on allegations of clergy sexual abuse against children.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World

For What It’s Worth: What will Neil Young’s protest mean for Spotify?

by DAVID BAUDER and MATT O'BRIEN February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

While losing him may be a psychic blow, what will really matter is if a more current artist takes up the cause.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Rachel Maddow taking hiatus from MSNBC show until April

by DAVID BAUDER February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

But she’s expected to appear during the network’s coverage of some major events.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World

Under pressure, Spotify will add advisories before podcasts about virus

by JAKE COYLE January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

But the tech giant declines to get rid of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ which has been criticized for spreading misinformation.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Rihanna is pregnant, debuts bump on stroll with A$ap Rocky

by Josh Linehan January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

The 33-year-old ‘Diamonds’ singer and fashion mogul shows off her bump in Harlem, his hometown.

Arts & Entertainment

Artist to re-create scene from Marsden Hartley painting on Maine lake

by Ray Routhier January 30, 2022February 1, 2022

Vermont painter Eric Aho is holding a community ice cutting event Saturday on Keewaydin Lake in Stoneham to replicate the ‘The Ice Hole, Maine.’

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Southern pine beetles are not an immediate threat, the experts say, but they are a cause for concern

by Tom Atwell January 30, 2022February 1, 2022

The invasive beetles have been spotted in Maine and could be a harbinger of other damaging bugs to come.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify

by DAVID BAUDER January 29, 2022January 29, 2022

She wants her music removed from the streaming service, which aired a podcast featuring a doctor who has been banned from Twitter for spreading COVID misinformation.