PORTLAND — Starting from the framework that access to fine arts can enrich the lives of young people, the Portland Symphony Orchestra is providing new and expanded educational and outreach programs for students across Maine. “Providing world-class classical music performances for young people in Maine ensures that this valuable art form is enriching lives today and […]
September 2018
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Maine schools celebrate success, relevance of gardens
PORTLAND — School gardens do more than teach kids about the importance of healthy eating and where food comes from; they can also help teach vital skills such as cooperation, responsibility and patience. Those are just some of the reasons why the Maine School Garden Network is holding an event to celebrate the most successful school […]
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‘Shame on you’: Man interrupts Washington archbishop at Mass
News outlets report cellphone video shows the interruption of Cardinal Donald Wuerl’s post-Communion remarks Sunday at Annunciation Catholic Church.
Posted inNation & World, News
Powerful typhoon slams into western Japan, sends floodwaters into Osaka
Jebi was the strongest typhoon to make landfall in Japan since 1993, according to Japan’s Kyodo News service.
Posted inBusiness
With industry in decline, wild blueberries sing the blues
Blueberry farmers are dealing with a long-term price drop, drought, freezes, diseases and foreign competition.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Kinsler, Red Sox beat Braves 8-2 in matchup of leaders
Ian Kinsler describes Boston’s lineup as ”electric.” Now that he’s back on track following his return from a hamstring injury, Kinsler is showing he can add even more spark to the lineup. Kinsler drove in three runs and the Red Sox continued their interleague success, beating the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Monday in a matchup of division leaders. Kinsler came off […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Trump says Sessions’ DOJ has placed GOP in midterm jeopardy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Showing his disregard for the Justice Department’s independence, President Donald Trump tweeted that federal indictments against two Republican congressmen placed the GOP in midterm election jeopardy. Trump again attacked Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the tweet suggesting that the Justice Department consider politics when making decisions: “Obama era investigations, of two very […]
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Franklin’s family says eulogy was offensive
NEW YORK (AP) — The late Aretha Franklin’s family said Monday that it found an Atlanta pastor’s eulogy delivered at the Queen of Soul’s funeral last week to be offensive and distasteful. The eulogist, the Rev. Jasper Williams Jr., was criticized for a political address that described children being in a home without a father […]
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Andy Young: A famous celebrity and what I know for sure
Given America’s cultish fascination with celebrity and the prominence of contemporary “newsmakers” (think Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Roseanne Barr, and the numerous sycophants, kleptocrats and aspiring tell-all authors in and around the White House, to name just a few), it is easy to conclude fame, without due caution, may be every bit as dangerous as […]
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