Ralph Lauren, which unveiled Tuesday its ninth turn creating Olympic parade looks for the Americans, is billing the pairing of snappy tailored navy blazers and jeans as ‘unexpected’ yet classic.
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‘The Outsiders’ wins best musical, ‘Stereophonic’ best play as women make strides at Tony Awards
The musical based on the beloved S. E. Hinton book is about rival gangs of haves and have-nots in 1960s Oklahoma. The win meant Angelina Jolie, a producer, landed her first Tony, too.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Fourteen pilgrims from Jordan died from sunstroke, and a spokesman for the Saudi Health Ministry said more than 2,760 pilgrims suffered from sunstroke and heat stress Sunday alone.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Politics
George Clooney, Julia Roberts help Biden raise $28 million at fundraiser
Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars have headlined a glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden, helping raise what his reelection campaign said was $28 million and hoping to energize would-be supporters ahead of a November election that they argued was among the most important in the nation’s history
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Better late than never to plant those vegetables and flowers
Although it’s already mid-June, you can still plant both vegetables and flowers. ‘Truth is planting time is anytime you find a plant – or maybe even a seed – that you want to plant.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
On a warming planet, outdoor concerts need a new safety playbook
Concerts can increase that risk by increasing crowd density, as athletic fields are often converted into standing or seating room for ticket holders.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
U.S. Catholic bishops approve outreach to Native Americans, acknowledge boarding school traumas
New guidelines outlining outreach to Native American Catholics was completed as details emerge of decades of widespread abuses inflicted on Native children at Catholic boarding schools.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
With deal done, Disney will withdraw lawsuit, ending conflict with DeSantis
Disney agreed to invest $17 billion into Disney World over the next two decades and the governing district committed to making infrastructure improvement on the theme park resort’s property.
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TV Series Review: Larry David’s final ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ had its moments
Thank you for that Larry, and thanks for the many bright moments you managed to give us, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine Arts Commission names new executive director
Amy Hausmann, who starts in August, is a veteran arts administrator who currently oversees the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York.