An oil painting of the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, found 10 years ago in a pile at the Yarmouth Transfer Station, has been turned over to the state’s court system.
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Several writers decline recognition from PEN America
Their actions are in protest over the organization’s Israel-Hamas war stance.
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Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at age 83, his company says
The Italian-born designer became renowned in the early 1970s for his animal prints and for a sexy style that remained his trademark throughout his long career.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Philly Muslims are reeling after Eid al-Fitr shooting, as police investigate what sparked the gunfight
On what was supposed a festive day for Philadelphia Muslims as they gathered in the Parkside neighborhood to dine after the monthlong Ramadan fast, a barrage of at least 30 gunshots halted the celebration.
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Posthumous memoir by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be published Oct. 22
Navalny, 47, died in February while serving a 19-year prison sentence on extremism charges that he condemned as politically motivated.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
TV Series Review: ‘Manhunt’ a stunning, fresh account of the murder of Lincoln, J.P. Devine writes
Beletsky and her collection of a talented crew of writers and directors have put together a stunning, fresh account of the murder of Lincoln, full of new faces and writers.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Michael Jackson performer talks about his tribute to legend
Having covered a lot of the tribute acts that have come to the central Maine area, this Friday’s performance at the Augusta Civic Center of Gone To Soon: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience may just be one of the biggest productions to hit our fair state in quite some time and I must admit, I […]
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Rare copy of comic featuring Superman’s first appearance sells for $6 million at auction
It is the most expensive comic to ever sell at auction.
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Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
‘Cowboy Carter’ also topped the all-genres Billboard 200, marking her eighth No. 1 album.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Man settles sexual abuse lawsuit against Maine’s Catholic church as dozens more await ruling
The man had alleged he was abused in 1948, when he was an eighth-grader in Rumford, by the Rev. Lucien Joseph Mandeville. The terms of the settlement have not been released.