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Preserving the legacy of James Fitzgerald

A new book draws a complete picture of Monhegan’s most famous painter.

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press January 6, 2018

The younger brother of Dick Van Dyke achieved his own stardom as the sidekick on TV’s ‘Coach.’

His character’s signature tie, in the movie in theaters now, was made by Lisa Eaton of Kennebunk, where some of the original 1995 film was shot.

Demand surges after Michael Wolff’s insider’s take on the administration is released earlier than planned.

by Travis M. Andrews The Washington Post January 5, 2018January 5, 2018

Trebek is expected to make a full recovery and to begin taping ‘Jeopardy!’ again in mid-January.

by BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press January 5, 2018

Russell Nelson is conservative on doctrine and not likely to push for changing the church’s opposition to gay marriage.

Obama will join Letterman on Jan. 12 for the launch of the new show.

by FARES AKRAM Associated Press January 5, 2018

Prayers are delivered by loudspeakers in an effort to get more people into their local mosques.

by Michelle Boorstein The Washington Post January 5, 2018

The new funding rules are released in an update to the policy guide for FEMA.

by MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer January 5, 2018January 5, 2018

Rabelais, the rare books store in Biddeford, will stop selling new and recent used books and materials and will be open by appointment only in 2018.