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Some crying ‘fowl’ after rehabilitated loon from Maine is moved to Massachusetts

by Daniel Kool September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

After being sent to a rehabilitator by volunteer rangers, a loon chick from Little Sebago Lake was translocated out of state. Some say the loon should have been returned to its original home.

Animals, Nation & World

How do you get a grumpy 4-ton elephant to a new home 120 miles away? Call the movers

by GERALD IMRAY Associated Press September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

When it comes to the business of moving elephants, Amir Khalil and his team might be the best.

Italy Venice Film Festival Wolfs Arrivals

Arts & Entertainment

Venice Film Festival welcomes Pitt, Clooney and their new film ‘Wolfs’

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

Their new movie is an old-school action thriller.

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Life & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark

On Music: Gentleman Brawlers singer Becca Fox talks about presenting an experience

September 1, 2024September 3, 2024

Brooklyn-based group plans to perform Sept. 21 at the Strand Theatre in Rockland.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Don’t neglect the late bloomers

by Tom Atwell September 1, 2024September 3, 2024

Your garden can remain awash with color into the fall with this list of late-blooming flowers.

France Cannes 2024 The Apprentice Red Carpet

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Politics

Controversial Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’ lands U.S. release date before Election Day

by Josh Rottenberg Los Angeles Times (TNS) August 30, 2024August 31, 2024

Donald Trump’s campaign has slammed the movie, but the director says ‘It’s time to make movies political again.’

Arts & Entertainment, Election 2024, Nation & World, News

ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but his team says they have the OK

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

The Swedish group joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs, including most recently Celine Dion and Beyoncé.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world

by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.