Increased interest in portrait photography suggests we’re yearning for more meaningful connections than social media allow.
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Iranians stay away as Muslim pilgrimage begins
After the stampede that killed over 2,200 last year, Iran blames the Saudis and orders its citizens not to go.
Iranians march against Saudi Arabia ahead of pilgrimage
Relations between the two nations are suffering after the crush of pilgrims at last year’s hajj killed 2,426.
Take the bus to the Common Ground Fair
Maine Adult Education has organized a lower-carbon way for people to get to the fair and avoid the infamous traffic jam.
‘Llama Llama’ artist-author Anna Dewdney dies at 50
The Vermont writer’s manuscripts languished for years and then became a blockbuster success story.
California steer vies for world’s tallest bovine
His name is Danniel and he measures 6 feet, 4 inches, from the hoof to the withers.
Bruce Springsteen sets record for longest U.S. show
Wednesday night’s concert in Philadelphia lasts four hours, four minutes.
‘Cosmic Comedy’ on view through Dec. 7 in Farmington
Mantor Library to host display.
‘Ru Barb Pot-Pourri’ on view at Monkitree
Exhibit is the result of a summer of teaching.