Many Americans believe the college admissions process puts too much emphasis on wealth, family ties and athletic ability.
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Doc Cooper performance set for April 27 in Gardiner
Doc Cooper will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, at 280 Water St., in Gardiner. Doors will open at 7 p.m. “It’s a labor of love,” Michael says, “that would not have been possible without my 40 year career on the stage, honing the crafts of […]
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Man or cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ champ passes $1 million mark
In nearly three weeks on ‘Jeopardy!,’ James Holzhauer has shattered the show’s assumptions.
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David Bromberg Quintet to perform April 26
David Bromberg Quintet will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. For Americana godfather David Bromberg, it all began with the blues. His journey spans five-and-a-half decades, and includes — but is not limited to — adventures with Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jerry Garcia, and music […]
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WHO: Infants under 1 year old shouldn’t be exposed to any electronic screens
The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under five should get: not very much.
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Riverwalk planned in Gardiner.
Riverwalk: Swimming Upstream, 25 vibrant prints will be installed along Cobbossee Stream April 27-June 1. Artist, Lisa Link will bring her public art project to the Harrison Avenue Nature Trail in Gardiner for the spring run of alewives on Cobbossee Stream. These 25 prints celebrate rivers, restoration and environmental advocacy in Maine. Those who wish […]
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Staged readings planned for April 27 at UMF
The University of Maine at Farmington will present a theatre workshop production in staged readings of two new, original plays by award-winning playwright and director Jayne Decker, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the UMF Alumni Theater. The performance is free and open to the public. Post-play reception with playwright and actors following performance. […]
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Brothers sue Jussie Smollett’s lawyers, claiming defamation
Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo say the “Empire” actor’s legal team has spread false accusations that have hurt the brothers’ reputations and undermined their career prospects.
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$768 million Powerball winner ‘felt lucky’
The 24-year-old Wisconsin man is claiming the nation’s third-largest jackpot.
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Diddy opens up about death of soul mate Kim Porter
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tells Essence magazine he’s learned to be a more present and attentive father.