Life & Culture - Portland Press Herald

‘Devil bird’ from Southern states spotted in Maine for the first time

by Ella Spitz Staff Writer July 30, 2024July 29, 2024

The anhinga, a waterbird, was seen in a flooded meadow in a small Lincoln County town. The last reported sighting was Friday morning, though, so some birders may have missed their chance.

Animals, Nation & World

At these locations around the world, cats are the star

by HILARY FOX Associated Press July 29, 2024

As cats will, they become the boss everywhere they go, from the White House to a Puerto Rican coffee shop.

Maine, Religion and Values

Fired Maine Catholic priest officially defrocked by Vatican

by Emily Allen July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Anthony Cipolle was fired from the diocese in 2020 after it was revealed that he was having inappropriate relationships with a parishioner, who was later killed by her brother-in-law.

Arts & Entertainment, Sports

Swifties report for Chiefs training camp. It may never be the same.

by Annie Gowen Special to The Washington Post July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The romance between standout tight end Travis Kelce and pop music mega-star Taylor Swift helped draw a crowd to Kansas City’s practice Sunday in St. Joseph, Mo.