Those attending the legendary singer’s funeral included former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Brunswick hoping to draw the Blue Angels back to Great State of Maine Air Show
Great State of Maine Air Show organizers won’t find out till December if the Navy’s demonstration team can make it.
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Too busy to reply to email? Gmail has your back
The new version offers a series of time-saving automated replies that users can choose from.
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Kanye West apologizes for calling slavery a ‘choice’
‘I’m sorry for people who felt let down by that moment,’ the rapper tells radio listeners in Chicago.
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Carrie Ann Inaba, Ross Matthews named co-hosts for Miss America competition
The next Miss America will be crowned in a nationally televised broadcast on Sept. 9.
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Maine beers head across the pond for the Leeds International Beer Festival
The Maine Beer Box arrived in the United Kingdom laden with beer for the festival.
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Trump: Democrats ‘will overturn everything’ if Republicans lose majorities
The president reminds a group of evangelical Christians at a White House dinner what’s at stake this fall.
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Purveyors of potent potables showcased Saturday in Skowhegan
Makers of craft beer, wine, cider and spirits will take to the streets for the third annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan parents’ school lunch experiences
Portland is known for its progressive politics, yet the city’s schools don’t offer vegan hot lunches.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Cherry tomatoes perfect for savory cobbler
Adding pimento-cheese biscuits is a big bonus.