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Audiobooks vs. Printed Text. What Really Counts as Reading?
The debate over what constitutes reading has been a contentious conversation since the early ’90s, when books on tape first emerged. Purists of literature argue that reading is done with leisure time set aside and a physical book in hand, while those with less expense for opportunity say that audiobooks simply make consuming stories possible. But does… Read more
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Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 5: Is Peacemaker Stuck? Peacemaker Season Two Continues to Heat Up!
Episode four left off on a cliffhanger with Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) being coerced by Rick Flagg Sr (Frank Grillo) to arrest Peacemaker (John Cena) to regain favorability in the U.S government, as well as Red St. Wild (Michael Rooker) using magic to track down Eagly. This latest episode continues to build on the multiversal… Read more
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Old Thom: The Gulf of Maine’s Loner Orca
Orcas are instinctively very social creatures which live in pods that range in number from a few whales up to twenty or more. But, as in every place where life thrives, there are those who set out on their own journey against the fray, challenging perceptions and long-held beliefs. Such is the case of Old… Read more
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Question 1 on Maine’s November 2025 ballot.
On November 5, Mainers will head to the polls for a general election. And in that election, there’s a referendum on the ballot that may turn some heads. But what is Question 1? The answer is both simple and complicated. Here’s what to know about this question on the November ballot, and what it means.… Read more
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Trump’s right-hand adviser gives a controversial speech at Charlie Kirk’s memorial.
Stephen Miller, White House Deputy Chief, is Trump’s right-hand man for issues such as trade, education, economy, social policy, foreign policy, public safety, and homeland security. Gave a speech on September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Stephen Miller stood before 90,000 people and delivered one of the most controversial speeches in a… Read more
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Former Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah considering Run for Governor
In an interesting development in Maine’s race for governor, Former Maine CDC director Dr. Nirav Shah has stated that he is considering running for governor in 2026, replacing current governor, Janet Mills. Shah, who is best known for his time leading the Maine State Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the Coronavirus pandemic,… Read more
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