The former ‘Empire’ star pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of the charge in the same courthouse last year, just before a judge dismissed the case.
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Netflix to rank popularity of shows in move toward transparency
A new feature on the streaming service will show its top 10 most popular programs and movies, updated daily.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Local & State, Things to Do
Nibble and sip your way through Maine Restaurant Week
During this year’s event, which starts Sunday, some eateries are offering appetizer and cocktail pairings for $17.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Religion and Values
Norridgewock church carries on while lay minister recuperates
Nanci Greene was voted in as a full-time pastor at the First Congregational Church of Norridgewock earlier this month.
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Lizzo, ‘Just Mercy’ win top honors at NAACP Image Awards
The show recognizing entertainers of color took aim at the lack of diversity at other Hollywood award ceremonies.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: The ruinous emerald ash borer is here. Is there anything you can do?
A state and city expert weigh in on ways to try to repel, or at least slow, the destructive beetle from killing all of Maine’s ash trees.
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The study of medicine inspires 2 art shows at UNE
Exhibits at galleries in Portland and Biddeford focus on images of the body and the college’s medical programs and tradition.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: To get the most out of expensive, sustainable ingredients, make broth – twice
Both French and Japanese cooks have a thing or two to teach us about wringing the value out of ingredients in our kitchens.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Volunteers get lesson in sleeping over with Waterville shelter dogs for national study
Members of the Waterville area community have an opportunity to host a canine overnight to determine whether a shelter dog would be a good fit in the home.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope tenderly kissed on forehead by man at weekly audience
The casually dressed man was in one of the front-row seats reserved for ailing or disabled people.