The shutdown’s immediate impact is blunted by the holidays, with little chance for Congress and the president to solve anything before Thursday.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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For new priest, a year of ‘firsts’ culminates with Christmas Eve Mass
Before about 50 people at St. Christopher Parish on Peaks Island, the Rev. Kevin Upham sets out ‘to bring the message of joy and unconditional love of Christ.’
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Santa gets pushed out as China’s leaders emphasize tradition
At least four cities and one county order restrictions on Christmas celebrations.
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Kevin Spacey charged with groping son of Boston TV anchor
It is the first criminal case brought against the Oscar-winning actor since allegations of sexual misconduct became public more than a year ago.
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New GMO food labels are designed to confuse, Rep. Pingree argues
The congresswoman from Maine says the federal government is trying to put a positive spin on genetically engineered food.
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Newborn’s death tests Lewiston Salvation Army pastor’s faith
But the experience helps her minister to women who have lost children or are going through a similar experience.
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Meghan Trainor gets married on her 25th birthday
The Grammy-winning artist weds actor Daryl Sabara at the couple’s Los Angeles home.
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‘Aquaman’ swims past ‘Mary Poppins’ at weekend box office
The DC Comics superhero film reels in a global total of $482.8 million in three weeks.
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Recipe: Spaghetti a baccalà
This recipe serves four to six people.
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Julia Roberts finds life (and her roles) get better with age
‘Ben Is Back’ and ‘Homecoming’ allow her to expand on the dramatic work she did with Steven Soderbergh and Mike Nichols.