Navalny, 47, died in February while serving a 19-year prison sentence on extremism charges that he condemned as politically motivated.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values
Maine’s Muslim community gathers for Eid al-Fitr
Hundreds of members of Maine’s Muslim community gathered at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland on Wednesday morning for Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Alec Baldwin had ‘no control’ over emotions on ‘Rust’ set, prosecutors say
New Mexico prosecutors said Baldwin, who is facing trial for involuntary manslaughter, made the movie set unsafe before shooting cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Rare copy of comic featuring Superman’s first appearance sells for $6 million at auction
It is the most expensive comic to ever sell at auction.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Beyoncé becomes first Black woman to hit No. 1 on Billboard country albums chart
‘Cowboy Carter’ also topped the all-genres Billboard 200, marking her eighth No. 1 album.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Man settles sexual abuse lawsuit against Maine’s Catholic church as dozens more await ruling
The man had alleged he was abused in 1948, when he was an eighth-grader in Rumford, by the Rev. Lucien Joseph Mandeville. The terms of the settlement have not been released.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
From a pope who has made outreach to the LGBTQ+ community a hallmark of his papacy, the document was received as a setback, albeit a predictable one, by trans Catholics.
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Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives
Transgender Catholics are voicing disappointment with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Review: In ‘Clyde’s’ at Portland Stage, sometimes a sandwich is more than a sandwich
Former inmates employed at a truck stop work out past mistakes and hopes for the future while making lunch.
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Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time for assaulting his ex-girlfriend
The 34-year-old star of ‘Creed III’ had faced up to a year behind bars after he was convicted of misdemeanor assault in December.