The artist best known for his LOVE sculpture spent 40 years in Vinalhaven. Some of the artwork attributed to him late in life was fraudulent, a federal court and jury decided.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News, Outdoors
At 79, Portland chocolatier is riding across the U.S. to raise money for MS
While he’s at it, Dean Bingham hopes to snag a Guinness World Record.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Judge rules against Augusta school board in ‘Corn Pop’ free speech lawsuit
The ruling orders the school board to stop enforcing certain restrictions on public comments during its meetings while the lawsuit continues.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
What Maine put in a time capsule that’s meant to be unearthed in 250 years
Seven items are headed for Philadelphia, where they will be buried near the Liberty Bell.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
How to stay safe amid elevated fire risk in Maine
Meteorologists cautioned against starting any fires Tuesday, with dry and breezy weather making conditions dangerous.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner and his wife announce miscarriage
The U.S. Senate candidate and his wife, Amy Gertner, had traveled to Norway for fertility treatments.
Posted inMaine, News
Rare 2-colored lobster caught off Cape Cod donated to aquarium
Oddly colored lobsters often make their way to New England’s docks during the spring and summer, but the two-colored specimen is rarer than most.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Ellsworth church employee sues Catholic diocese, claiming discrimination
An administrative assistant said she was fired in 2023 after reporting a priest’s inappropriate remarks to human resources.
Posted inMaine, News
Child welfare reform pushed by Maine lawmakers remains in limbo
After a session with mixed results on efforts to protect children, some lawmakers make a push for access to child protective records.