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Snoop’s side quests: Beyond the Olympics, rapper has proved versatility from cooking to wrestling

by SARAH JONES-SMITH August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

The rapper’s time in Paris for the 2024 Olympics left the world with one question: Is there anything he can’t do?

On Music: Multi-instrumentalist Mark Horn talks about putting out own music

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

In preparing for this interview I learned a valuable lesson: It is not only the music you must listen to, it is imperative to read the biographical information that accompanies it! Such is the case with Mr. Mark Horn who resides in Hallowell and has released his first solo album “Country, Bluegrass & Blues” and […]

Animals, Life & Culture, Local & State

Gulf of Maine lobsters are experiencing a housing crisis

by Kate Cough August 11, 2024September 9, 2024

While lobster populations have declined recently, decades of growth in the Gulf of Maine have led to changes in the animals’ habitat, scientists say.

Animals, Life & Culture, Local & State

Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray

by Katie Langley August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

The daylilies blossomed early and prolifically this year

by Tom Atwell August 11, 2024August 9, 2024

As their season draws to a close, it’s time to evaluate if yours need dividing.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors

Bowdoin professors bring long-gone Maine writers back to life with new podcast

by Ray Routhier August 11, 2024August 13, 2024

Tess Chakkalakal and Brock Clarke host the ‘Dead Writers’ podcast, airing on Maine Public and focusing on the lives and homes of several notable writers with ties to the state.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Photographer Berenice Abbott embraced life in Monson, and her legacy lives on there

by Megan Gray August 11, 2024August 11, 2024

An exhibit in the Piscataquis County town, where the keen-eyed documentarian spent the final years of her life, includes more than 30 vintage prints on loan from a recently closed gallery planning to sell off its inventory.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Sports

Cringy moves and a white b-girl’s durag prompt questions about Olympic breaking’s authenticity

by NOREEN NASIR August 10, 2024August 11, 2024

From the Australian b-girl with the meme-worthy “kangaroo” dance move to the silver-medal winning Lithuanian in a durag, breaking’s Olympic debut had a few moments that raised questions.