New research shows African elephants call each other and respond to individual names, something few wild animals do.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Library of Congress launches new ‘Collecting Memories’ exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists
The eclectic new exhibit draws on the institution’s vast historical archives and features everything from ancient Hebrew texts to the first sketches of Spider-Man.
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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Collective Soul celebrating 30 years together, new double album, tour with Hootie & The Blowfish
Since 1994 I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Will Turpin, bassist and backing vocalist, with the Georgia-based, five-piece band Collective Soul. But 2024 is a special year for this group in that it marks their 30th year together as well as their latest album (a double one, in fact) “Here To Eternity,” which came […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Deer Isle home of late musician Dan Fogelberg is for sale
The waterfront property off Eggemoggin Reach is on the market for $2.4 million, and many of his belongings from the estate will be sold at auction this month.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Some gardeners like to garden. Some just like the results
If you’re in the second camp, these tips may nudge you toward the first.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Pulitzer-winning journalist made sure to get Maine right in new crime novel
Tom Ricks, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who has a home on Deer Isle, set the mystery ‘Everyone Knows But You’ in coastal Maine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Dolly Parton plans for musical on her life to land on Broadway in 2026
Broadway has had great success with ‘Hello, Dolly.’ Now get ready for ‘Hello, I’m Dolly.’
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
Movie Review: Can’t miss ‘The Judge’ with this cast, J.P. Devine writes
The big surprise here is the performance of his co-star, Robert Duvall, who was nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for his role as a tough but beloved local judge.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Federal court denies Bangor church’s request for injunction in tuition lawsuit
Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, is challenging the stipulation in Maine’s Human Rights Act that prohibits schools receiving state funding from discriminating based on gender identity, sexual orientation and religion.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks
Approval of a new development agreement could result in the company investing millions into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.