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Portland diocese installs 24/7 misconduct hotline

by Matt Byrne June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

But the new reporting system run by a private company is not designed to respond to allegations of sexual abuse, the diocese said.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Alexa, how many dogs work at Amazon Seattle? 7,000

by Richard Read Tribune News Service June 25, 2019June 26, 2019

The dog to person ratio is 1:7 and a host of dog-oriented enterprises, including doggy daycare and pet-friendly restaurants, contribute to a flurry of activity in the neighborhood.

Arts & Entertainment

Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

by ANDREW DALTON and KATIE CAMPIONE Associated Press June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

More than 200 fans and mourners from around the world gathered outside the late pop star’s mausoleum, blasting music and leaving messages of love.

Arts & Entertainment

Cardi B pleads not guilty to new charges in strip club brawl

by VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

The rapper faces two counts of attempted assault and other misdemeanor charges.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Wallenda siblings safely cross Times Square on high wire

by Associated Press June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

Nik Wallenda says he ‘freaked’ out when his balancing pole slipped while he and his sister crossed paths 25 stories above the pavement.

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Things to Do

Have a berry good time at these strawberry festivals

by Ray Routhier June 24, 2019June 26, 2019

Strawberry-centric events are happening this weekend in Cape Elizabeth, Cornish and South Berwick.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Augusta sculptor allows public to watch creative process in Hallowell

by Sam Shepherd June 23, 2019June 23, 2019

Sculptor Jon Doody set up shop at Stevens Commons last month to start a summer-long project to carve a sturgeon from a one-ton block of Hallowell granite.