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Voting for healthcare in Maine: what really matters

May 28, 2026

Maine voters often see candidates in everyday places—school games, diners, or town meetings. That closeness can make politics feel personal, even cozy. But when it comes to healthcare, being likable isn’t the same as being effective. A candidate’s charm doesn’t heal a sick patient or pay a surprise

education

Maine School Mix‑Up: Students Accidentally Sampled Dirt Instead of Dessert

May 21, 2026

A recent event at a Maine high school turned into an unexpected lesson in kitchen safety when three students took a bite of soil during a community dinner. The incident happened at the long‑running “Empty Bowl Supper, ” a fundraiser that has been part of Medomak Valley High School’s tradition for ye

education

Farm Adventure Turns City Trips Into Nature Lessons

May 19, 2026

A drive that used to be a quick commute now leads to a whole new world. The Muddy Little Cowboy Ranch is about thirty miles east of Hanover, Colorado. Cell phones barely work there and you can’t order food online. Linda Childers lives off the land. She grows her own vegetables and buys mea

celebrities

Celebrities Facing Parkinson’s: A Look Beyond the Spotlight

May 16, 2026

Parkinson’s disease is a gradual nervous system disorder that can change how people move and speak. It has no cure, but medicine helps many manage the symptoms such as shaking, stiffness, and balance problems. Several well‑known figures have lived with this condition and used their platforms to rais

politics

Spencer Pratt Pops Up in Lakers’ VIP Seats at Playoff Game

May 11, 2026

The mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt turned heads by showing up in the front‑row seats at a Lakers playoff match, right beside former owner Jeanie Buss. The game was the third round of the Western Conference semifinals, where Oklahoma City faced Los Angeles at Crypto. com Arena. Pratt didn’t usually

entertainment

Notable Birthdays to Celebrate on May 10, 2026

May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026 brings a mix of familiar faces from entertainment and history. Music icon Bono hits 66, and it's worth noting his full name includes David as a middle name. Over in fashion, supermodel Linda Evangelista turns 61; her personal life includes a son named Augustin. Meanwhile, comedy fans ca

entertainment

Katy Perry and others to light up World Cup kickoffs with live performances

May 10, 2026

The World Cup is getting a musical head start this year. Before any ball is kicked, big names will take the stage in three cities to hype up fans. In California, where the U. S. team opens against Paraguay, Katy Perry will headline a star-studded lineup that also includes Future, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta,

politics

Paris Launches Probe into Elon Musk’s X Platform

May 8, 2026

Paris prosecutors have started a formal inquiry into the social media company X, owned by Elon Musk. The case centers on claims that the platform misused algorithms and shared false data. This step follows Musk’s refusal to attend a court summons on April 20, which has escalated the matter. The i

lifestyle

Easy Snacking: Simple Spiced Nuts and Seeds

May 5, 2026

Plant-based eating seems like a modern trend, but Linda McCartney was pushing this idea decades ago. Back in the 80s and 90s, finding plant-based ingredients wasn’t as easy as it is today. Now, stores carry more options, and farmers’ markets make fresh, seasonal eating simpler. Nuts and seeds are gr

entertainment

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

April 30, 2026

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan