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Keeping cups out of trash? Not easy

by Emily Chasan and Hema Parmar Bloomberg May 5, 2019May 4, 2019

Cities and sellers alike are on a quest for a biodegradable holy grail.

Werner Herzog praises new ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian’

by RYAN PEARSON Associated Press May 4, 2019May 4, 2019

The German director and actor will appear in two of three episodes of the new show set to premiere in the fall on the Disney Plus streaming service.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ films, dies at 74

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

The 7-foot-3-inch actor was working as a hospital orderly in London when cast to play Han Solo’s sidekick.

Animals, Maine, News, Outdoors

Hungry bears are prowling, and Maine wildlife officials offer some advice

by Gillian Graham May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has already received 38 nuisance bear reports this spring.

Arts & Entertainment

HBO to air ‘Gilded Age’ series from ‘Downton Abbey’ creator

by Associated Press May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Set in late 19th-century America, the 10-episode series will focus on an orphaned young woman who gets swept up in the lives of the rich.

Lifestyle, Movie Review J.P. Devine

J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Red Joan’

May 2, 2019May 1, 2019

The film is ably done with just the right amount of breath-catching moments, splendid performances, and clouds of the dark smoke of mendacity, J.P. Devine writes.

Lifestyle, News

Portland radio host gets national audience for series on sensitive topics

by Bob Keyes May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

Portland psychiatrist Anne Hallward’s “Can We Talk?” will air on Maine Public, as well as public radio stations in New Orleans, San Diego and Houston.

Lifestyle

Elton John tribute concert set for Saturday

May 1, 2019May 5, 2019

Gerald Brann will perform at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at United Farmers Market of Maine, 18 Spring St., in Belfast. Brann is the lead singer of Yellow Brick Road, will perform a tribute to Elton John on a seven-foot Baldwin Piano. Tickets are available with dinner or without. To purchase tickets, go to eventbrite.com […]

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