Laurent de Brunhoff revived his father’s popular picture book series about an elephant-king.
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Cumberland woman gets coveted platinum ticket in ‘American Idol’ audition
The judges, shocked by an emotional performance of ‘Ain’t No Way’ by Aretha Franklin, gave Julia Gagnon a coveted platinum ticket, handed out to only 3 competitors during auditions each season.
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Comedian Kevin Hart is joining select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
Now in its 25th year, the Mark Twain Prize annually honors performers who have made a lasting impact on humor and culture.
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Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William ‘extremely moved’ by support since her cancer reveal
People have flocked to the royal’s main London residence, Kensington Palace, as well as to Windsor Castle, where they spend most of their time, to show support for the princess, with many leaving flowers.
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Don’t add to Maine’s food waste problem. Compost your kitchen scraps
The process takes some time but is straightforward.
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Maine places inspired new novels by 2 Colby professors
‘Discipline’ by Debra Spark and ‘Bad Animals’ by Sarah Braunstein both came out this month. The teaching colleagues are holding a joint book launch event Thursday in Portland.
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Cumberland woman kept quiet about her talent as a kid. Now, she’s singing on ‘American Idol’
Julia Gagnon, a senior at the University of Southern Maine, wanted to be on the internationally televised talent show as a way of sharing something with her birth mother in Guatemala. She’ll make her first appearance Sunday.
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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Her condition was disclosed in a video message recorded on Wednesday and broadcast Friday, coming after weeks of speculation on social media about her whereabouts.
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Pattie Boyd’s trove of treasures from her life with Eric Clapton and George Harrison nets $3.6 million
The collection, which went on public display at Christie’s London headquarters last Friday, provided a glimpse into the heart of the 1960s and 70s counterculture.
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Elton John and Bernie Taupin honored with prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize
The evening’s entertainment featured renowned performers Garth Brooks, Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell and Annie Lennox.