More than 80 farms in the U.S. and Canada have created ‘Peanuts’-themed mazes to celebrate the beloved comic strip’s 75th birthday.
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Movie Review: ‘Under Paris’ well-acted, beautifully filmed thriller
It’s on Netflix, yes it is. It’s about sharks in the Seine, yes, that Seine. Yes, sharks. In the already polluted famous river where Gene Kelly made love to Leslie Caron. If that doesn’t keep you on the beach, try this: A competing Olympic swimmer, Belgium’s Claire Michel, became sick after swimming in the […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift leads 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Post Malone
The pop megastar gets 8 nominations for her ‘Fortnight’ music video, plus nods for artist of the year and best pop categories.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Whale carcass washes up on Kennebunk shore
The whale, a female officials called ‘Lollipop,’ washed up on Strawberry Island – off the Kennebunk coast – overnight Friday into Saturday, after being seen off the coast of Wells.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Man charged with sending son to kill rapper PnB Rock testifies ‘I had nothing to do with it’
Freddie Trone is charged with 1 count of murder, 2 counts of second-degree robbery and 1 count of conspiracy to commit robbery.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Religion and Values
Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Pope Francis’ main adviser on clergy abuse, retires as Boston archbishop
Pope Francis has named Richard Henning, the bishop of Providence, R.I., to succeed O’Malley as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the country.
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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ sets new high mark for R-rated films
In its second weekend, the Marvel Studios blockbuster starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman continued to steamroll through movie theaters, collecting $97 million according to studio estimates Sunday.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
There’s no return date yet, which means the congregation’s worries have subsided for now since they are safe aboard the space station, said Tommy Dahn. He is a pastor for the Pasadena, Texas, church where Tracy Dyson worships as a newer member and Barry Wilmore is a longtime elder.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Overshadowed in their time, 3 female artists are the focus of exhibitions in Maine
Museums and collectors are giving new attention to the women of the abstract expressionist movement of the 20th century, and the work of Lee Krasner, Judith Rothschild and Lynne Drexler is on view this summer.
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Aerosmith announces retirement from touring
Frontman Steven Tyler’s voice has been permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury last year.