The emotional election has people wondering how to handle themselves – do battle, insist on civility or stop talking about the subject cold turkey?
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Obama gives presidential medals to stars of Silicon Valley, Hollywood, sports and rock
Among the 21 recipients are Bruce Springsteen, Bill and Melinda Gates, Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Michael Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
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Phyllis Austin, prominent Maine environmental journalist, dies at 75
Friends and colleagues say the Brunswick native excelled at her craft by immersing herself in the places she wrote about.
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Big Apple Circus files for bankruptcy protection, seeks sale
The circus, known for its unique and artful approach, has run out of money.
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Anything ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Trolls’ likely heating up the toy aisles this season
Other hot presents for kids this Christmas season include tiny collectibles and new Pokemon Nintendo games.
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‘Hamilton’ star sticking to his statement to Pence
Brandon Victor Dixon says that he felt the popular musical was a platform through which the cast could deliver a plea for understanding and inclusion after a divisive presidential election.
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Saco council considers banning plastic shopping bags
The proposed ordinance would also require grocery stores such as Shaw’s and Hannaford to charge 5 cents for paper bags.
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Portland’s Bishop Deeley will chair key U.S. committee
He will begin his duties in the fall of 2017.
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Ponds and lakes far from frozen, but ice is nice at Thompson’s Point
Skaters cut fine figures in shirtsleeves at the venue’s outdoor rink, and a tubing hill is scheduled to open next month.
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Kanye West calls out Beyonce, Jay Z during Sacramento concert
He says she wouldn’t perform at the MTV video awards unless she beat him in a category.