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The World's Favorite Drug

The dark history of how coffee took over

THE PERKS OF BEING A WEIRDO

How not fitting in can lead to creative thinking

Hilary Mantel Takes Thomas Cromwell Down

As the author’s remarkable trilogy ends, her epic hero’s self-mastery is newly in doubt.

The Reigning Master of Family Drama

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film, his first set outside of Japan, showcases the great director’s signature theme.

How to tackle a Giraffe

The planet’s tallest animal is in far greater danger than people might think. Saving it begins with a daunting act of physical courage.

Shocking Fear: Pope Dying Of Coronavirus!

Coughing fits strike terror as Rome reels from killer plague

Cluster Of Coronavirus Cases Is Tied To US Biotech Meeting

A biotech meeting at a hotel in downtown Boston appears to be the source of a cluster of the coronavirus in the U.S. — and a warning for employers who are still holding big gatherings as the outbreak spreads.

US Wholesale Prices Fall 0.6%, Biggest Decline In 5 Years

U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.6% in February, the biggest decline in five years, led by a sharp drop in energy costs.

Why was Iran hit so hard?

Iran is dealing with one of the world’s worst outbreaks of the new coronavirus, and the disease was quick to reach the top ranks of the government.

Coronavirus Will Kill 7 Million Americans!

Unstoppable plague bringing chaos & economic disaster

How Bad Is Online Harassment?

AND HOW DANGEROUS IS IT FOR THE FUTURE OF FREE SPEECH?

Just How Good Is Trump's Economy, Anyway?

IF DONALD TRUMP has his way in November’s presidential election, he’ll coast to victory on the strength of the economy.

The Not-So-Great Society

Historian Amity Shlaes on the good intentions and bad results of LBJ’s war on poverty

High-Profile Companies Pull Out Of SXSW Amid Virus Outbreak

A rising number of high-profile companies and speakers have withdrawn from the upcoming South by Southwest music and arts festival amid mounting concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus.

United Is First To Cut US Flying Due To Virus Outbreak

United Airlines will reduce flights, freeze hiring and ask employees to volunteer for unpaid leave as the airline struggles with weak demand for travel because of the new virus outbreak.

China's Factories Try To Shield Workers As Output Revives

To keep his 40 employees indoors and away from China’s virus outbreak, the manager of an electronics factory in Dongguan, near Hong Kong, says he hired a cook and arranged dormitories for them.

Coronavirus Infects The Global Economy

Information about the markets and your money.

Town Meeting 2020

The school, a private academy that serves as the high school for a number of area towns, initially had sought a much larger tuition increase in an effort to alleviate budget woes that stemmed in part from a significant decline in the number of foreign boarding students at the school.

Four GSA jazz ensembles head to state festival

BLUE HILL—All three jazz combos and the jazz band at George Stevens Academy will move on to state competition after performing in the District 6 High School Instrumental Jazz Festival at GSA on February 26.

Under Canvas Acadia to return to planning board in Surry

Site plan review application continued to March 11

How To Defend Your Company From Covid-19

Nine steps to making your company disaster-proof-ish

How To Protect Your Family From Criminals

Lawman’s video series reveals important tips

Rape Fiend Harvey To Die In Jail Hell!

Ex-H’wood honcho is doomed man in notorious NYC lockup

Media Faces Challenges In Covering Coronavirus Outbreak

Covering the coronavirus story requires careful navigation and constant attention.

Blue Hill Business Fashions New Styles Out Of Old Clothes

BLUE HILL—Suzie Milkowich was in the waiting room for a Chiropractor appointment when the name came to her.

Sanders Edges Biden For Most Of The Local Super Tuesday Vote

Vaccine law to stay

‘ART matters' program features artistic partners

DEER ISLE—The Deer Isle Artists Association brings two pairs of artistic partners to speak at the March 1 ART matters 5 program, partners.

Mariner girls finish second in Class D North

BANGOR—The girls basketball team beat Katahdin for their semifinal win 48-34 on February 20 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

The language of flowers

What is merely interesting to us today—the meaning attached to a particular flower—was a virtual craze in Victorian England during the period 1820-1880 and the United States in 1830-1850.

Lobster co-op begins parking lot extension

STONINGTON—The Stonington Lobster Co-op began work building 12 new parking spaces almost immediately after gaining final approval from the Stonington Planning Board on Thursday, February 20.