The monkeys’ social organization and child-rearing practices are steeped in kindness and self-sacrifice.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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For Good Friday, the faithful at Portland church re-enact the Stations of the Cross
The commemoration, in three languages, draws a diverse community to Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish.
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Ruling that links coffee to cancer isn’t a buzzkill at local java shops
Coffee shop owners and coffee drinkers say they need more evidence that their favorite brew contains a potential human carcinogen.
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Immigrant mom vows to remain inside church
ICE’s official policy considers schools or churches ‘sensitive locations’ in which enforcement action is generally avoided.
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When exactly did clowns go from birthday-party goofy to downright sinister?
Not to throw a pie in anyone’s face, author Benjamin Radford says evil clowns have always been among us.
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Former chef of Tempo Dulu in Portland dies unexpectedly
Lawrence Klang was scheduled to start work at the Blair Hill Inn this spring.
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Anita Shreve, best-selling author with longtime connection to Maine, dies at 71
The best-selling author’s recent book, ‘The Stars are Fire,’ was inspired by the wildfires that swept Maine in 1947.
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Travel Channel films at The Holy Donut on Friday
The Scarborough location will be the setting for a future episode of ‘Food Paradise.’
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Deal allows disputed expansion of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to proceed
Two related lawsuits will also be dropped as the agreement brings a bitter battle to a close, but details of the resolution have not been released.
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California judge says coffee needs cancer warnings
Coffee companies argue that it’s not feasible to remove the carcinogen acrylamide from their product without ruining the flavor. But if the ruling stands, it could impact consumers across the U.S.