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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Maine’s Art Scene Blends Food, Nature, and Creativity in 2026

Wiscasset’s art gallery isn’t just about pretty pictures—it’s diving deep into how Maine’s wild landscapes and farm-fresh food shape creativity. The 2026 lineup ties local culture to real-world issues, starting with a show that connects art and food. "Art to Table" asks why food isn’t just fuel but

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Unverified photos of Trump shooting suspect spread online

A recent case highlights how fast fake images can spread online. After a man named Cole Allen was linked to an attack attempt on a former president, social media users started sharing altered photos of him. These images showed Allen dressed in different sports uniforms, from baseball teams to colleg

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Apr 30 2026BUSINESS

Disney keeps ESPN close as streaming takes center stage

The new leader at Disney has decided to hold onto ESPN instead of spinning it off. Their reasoning? Keeping the sports giant inside the company will help push forward Disney's streaming plans. This marks one of the first big moves under the current CEO, who took charge earlier this year. While ESPN

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

Baseball and basketball teams make big moves fast

Two Major League Baseball teams have already changed managers this season, both struggling early in the year. Boston sits at the bottom of their division with just ten wins after twenty-seven games. Philadelphia isn’t far behind with only nine wins, which is their worst start since 2002 despite spen

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Walking More Might Help Protect Your Bones

A recent study looked at over 400, 000 adults in the UK to see if walking could lower the risk of osteoporosis. Researchers tracked their walking habits and bone health over time. The big question was: how much walking is enough to make a difference? The findings suggest that walking regularly coul

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

Loretto Foundation gets new fundraising leader ahead of big birthday

The Loretto Foundation just brought in Barbara Karas as its new development director, just in time for the group’s 50th birthday this fall. Karas won’t just be another face in the office—she’s taking charge of fundraising, donor talks, and even the company’s own employee charity drive. Her job is hu

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

How Redrawing Voting Maps Could Change Who Holds Power in U. S. Elections

The Supreme Court just made a big call that could shift who controls Congress for years. The ruling weakens old rules meant to protect Black and Latino voters from having their voices diluted when states redraw election boundaries. That’s a major change, because these rules have been around for deca

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Understanding a Tragedy: What Drove the Brown University Shooting

The recent FBI investigation into the December shootings at Brown University and MIT reveals a story of long-term planning and personal struggles. The suspect, a 48-year-old Portuguese man named Claudio Neves Valente, targeted Brown University first, killing two students and injuring nine others bef

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Apr 30 2026CRIME

Governor Accused of Teaming Up with Drug Cartel in Exchange for Votes

In 2021, Ruben Rocha won the election for governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state with surprising help from a powerful group tied to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. U. S. officials now say this same group—led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman—helped push Rocha into office. But their su

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