Some of Hollywood’s brightest stars have headlined a glitzy fundraiser for President Joe Biden, helping raise what his reelection campaign said was $28 million and hoping to energize would-be supporters ahead of a November election that they argued was among the most important in the nation’s history
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Better late than never to plant those vegetables and flowers
Although it’s already mid-June, you can still plant both vegetables and flowers. ‘Truth is planting time is anytime you find a plant – or maybe even a seed – that you want to plant.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
On a warming planet, outdoor concerts need a new safety playbook
Concerts can increase that risk by increasing crowd density, as athletic fields are often converted into standing or seating room for ticket holders.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
U.S. Catholic bishops approve outreach to Native Americans, acknowledge boarding school traumas
New guidelines outlining outreach to Native American Catholics was completed as details emerge of decades of widespread abuses inflicted on Native children at Catholic boarding schools.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
With deal done, Disney will withdraw lawsuit, ending conflict with DeSantis
Disney agreed to invest $17 billion into Disney World over the next two decades and the governing district committed to making infrastructure improvement on the theme park resort’s property.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
TV Series Review: Larry David’s final ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ had its moments
Thank you for that Larry, and thanks for the many bright moments you managed to give us, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Maine Arts Commission names new executive director
Amy Hausmann, who starts in August, is a veteran arts administrator who currently oversees the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
New research shows African elephants call each other and respond to individual names, something few wild animals do.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Library of Congress launches new ‘Collecting Memories’ exhibit in a bid to draw more tourists
The eclectic new exhibit draws on the institution’s vast historical archives and features everything from ancient Hebrew texts to the first sketches of Spider-Man.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Collective Soul celebrating 30 years together, new double album, tour with Hootie & The Blowfish
Since 1994 I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Will Turpin, bassist and backing vocalist, with the Georgia-based, five-piece band Collective Soul. But 2024 is a special year for this group in that it marks their 30th year together as well as their latest album (a double one, in fact) “Here To Eternity,” which came […]