The pontiff wraps up his visit to southern African by consoling HIV-infected mothers and children and celebrating Mass in a sports stadium.
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John Coltrane’s ‘Cousin Mary’ dies in Philadelphia at 92
Mary Lyerly Alexander spent much of her life working to preserve the jazz great’s legacy.
Rustic Overtones releases video for new song ‘Black Shirt’
The band’s first album in six years comes out in November.
DNA hints the Loch Ness ‘monster’ might be giant eel
The DNA project found no evidence to support the notion that the monster is a long-necked ancient reptile.
Squirrels, bees could get federal protection, but not Yellowstone’s bison
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says there’s no scientific information showing bison should be treated as a threatened species.
Portland council sends a message to promoter of Westbrook concerts: Turn down that music
The council’s letter says noise from Rock Row concerts ‘is a disruption of the quality of life’ for many residents.
Fall brings new shows, services and chance of bigger TV tabs
The TV bubble keeps expanding, and that means viewers have more choices to make as the fall season arrives.
Amazon apologizes for shipping Margaret Atwood’s new novel early
Amazon.com is apologizing for a “technical error” over the shipping of “The Testaments,” the year’s most anticipated novel.
Facebook found you friends. Now can it find you love?
Facebook Dating, a matchmaking service, arrived in the U.S. on Thursday.
Lucky Clark On Music: Chris Legrand
Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction to perform Sept. 14 at The Elm in Waterville.