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She did it: Demi Lovato nails powerful comeback performance at the Grammys

by Christi Carras Los Angeles Times (TNS) January 26, 2020January 27, 2020

The pop star made a powerful return with a raw rendition of her new single, written four days before her widely publicized overdose.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Bad Boys,’ ‘1917’ best ‘The Gentlemen’ at box office

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press January 26, 2020January 26, 2020

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s “Bad Boys for Life” easily remained the top ticket seller over newcomer “The Gentlemen.”

Family affair: Billie Eilish, Finneas win big at Grammys

by MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press January 26, 2020January 27, 2020

The edgy, avant-pop album the siblings created in a small bedroom won 11 honors.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: The king of the elms is dead. Long live the heirs to the throne

by Tom Atwell January 26, 2020January 25, 2020

Yarmouth’s beloved Herbie succumbed to Dutch elm disease 10 years ago, but thanks to amateur arborist John Hansel, you can buy a clone of the grand old tree and plant it in your yard.

Arts & Entertainment

John Legend on Grammys, new ‘dark’ single and ‘This Is Us’

by MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer January 26, 2020January 27, 2020

His first holiday album is competing for a Grammy, with stiff competition, including Barbra Streisand, Elvis Costello, Michael Bublé and Andrea Bocelli.

Arts & Entertainment, News

Why you can’t see Maine’s most iconic painting

by Bob Keyes January 26, 2020January 30, 2020

The Museum of Modern Art has taken the Andrew Wyeth painting ‘Christina’s World’ off view, upsetting many in Maine, including the painter’s son Jamie Wyeth.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Get your local ducks in a row

by Christine Burns Rudalevige January 26, 2020January 25, 2020

They are expensive in part because it costs farmers a lot to process them. So you’ll want to make the most out of your purchase using everything but the quack.

Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Critics of Trump immigration policy will do community service for misdemeanors at protest

by Megan Gray January 24, 2020January 27, 2020

A judge declined to impose fines or jail time on the 4 people arrested during a protest against federal policies that led immigrant families to be separated at the border.