Fall Guys developer Mediatonic has been acquired by Epic Games for an unknown sum of money. The move will give the developer new resources and more. Fall Guys developer Mediatonic has been acquired by Epic Games, the developer and publisher of Fortnite. This is the second noteworthy indie developer that Epic has bought in recent years, following the […]
Maranacook skier Jenna Badeau, left, and Mt. Ararat’s Karli Leighton compete during a Feb. 24 Nordic race in Readfield. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Buy this Photo After a season of uncertainty, high school skiers finally have some long-awaited postseason races. Conference championship races are set to begin this week. The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference will hold […]
FP TrendingMar 02, 2021 19:04:33 IST The final functional performance tests of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), due to launch on 31 October 2021, have been completed. In a blog post published on 1 March, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) informed that two comprehensive systems tests have been completed by the testing teams at Northrop […]
This special series invites you into the homes of interesting people in interesting places. Read the other stories here. One morning six years ago, Honey Lamba woke up and decided to quit it all—his well-paid job, Delhi home and fancy car. Disenchantment with city life had eventually grown into disgust. Lamba was clear on what […]
Captain America has faced some of the biggest villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and took away specific lessons from each of them – but he also learned from his friends in the Avengers who he ended up on opposite sides of. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) debuted in Captain America: The First Avenger and he […]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery. Massachusetts on Monday made it […]
The ConversationMar 01, 2021 19:23:00 IST NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars last month, and has already begun beaming back images. But people might be surprised to learn there have been another 48 missions to the red planet so far. Of these, more than half failed at stages from take-off to deployment — including the 1999 Mars Climate Orbiter, […]
Thoothukudi Tamil Nadu Photo: Dave91/Stockimo/Alamy Stock Photo March in India heralds the start of summer, as the weather turns a little warmer. Snow-covered landscapes begin to turn shades of green, the beaches are perfect for sunbathing or a dip in the sea and the jungles are alive with activity. Make the most of your travel […]
Dorinda Medley became an icon after she joined The Real Housewives of New York cast five years ago. Find out why fans will miss her next season. The new season of Real Housewives of New York City will look a lot different this year without one of its most iconic stars, Dorinda Medley. While many fans of the […]
Gardiner players Megan Gallagher, left, Lizzy Gruber, Piper Lavoie and Taylor Takatsu play zone defense as Cony senior guard Julia Reny brings up the ball during a Feb. 23 game in Augusta. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Buy this Photo It’s been two seasons since the Maranacook boys basketball team lost at home. And if someone in […]
Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that damage and weaken your muscles over time. Any disease that affects a small percentage of the population is a rare disease. In many parts of the world, they also go by the term ‘orphan disease’, for the lack of a market large enough to capture the support and resources needed to develop […]
Spider-Woman sacrifices herself to allow Captain Marvel to return to her time, and in the process she may have saved the world as a whole. Spoilers for Captain Marvel #26 ahead! Spider-Woman is one of Captain Marvel’s oldest friends, and now she has sacrificed herself to save not only Captain Marvel, but also to potentially prevent a hellish […]
Hall-Dale junior Iris Ireland, bottom, tries to get around Maranacook senior Kate Mohlar during a Feb. 6 game in Farmingdale. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Buy this Photo It started as a thought. Then there was an idea. Finally, a plan. The central Maine basketball tournament that kicks off this coming week wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. It […]
Clubhouse’s key attribute is its medium: audio, which sets it apart from established social media and messaging services like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and YouTube that use text, photos, video or a mix. By Damian Radcliffe Google “What is Clubhouse?” and you’ll find a flurry of articles written in the past few weeks about this […]
We interview The United States vs. Billie Holiday stars Trevante Rhodes and Tyler James Williams about the characters they play in the new film. Billie Holiday may have lived nearly a century ago, but The United States Vs. Billie Holiday proves her story is as relevant as ever today. Hulu’s biopic, which premieres on February […]
A vehicle toppled a utility pole at the corner of Pleasant Street and East Avenue in Lewiston early Friday afternoon. According to witnesses at the scene there was a man driving and a child in a car seat in the back. Both were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Russ Dillingham/Sun […]
Aerial view of Mandu’s Jahaz Mahal. Mandu is old-school romance, dotted with baobabs writhing towards the sky from the semi-arid savannah and more ruins with unremembered names than modern buildings. I am told, frequently during the Valentine’s Day weekend I visit, that Mandu is caught at peak passion during the monsoon—in August, to be precise. […]
FP TrendingFeb 26, 2021 18:55:38 IST Square Enix has announced two mobile games that are set in the Final Fantasy VII universe which includes a battle royale game aiming for a 2021 release, while the Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a compilation of all the games and stories set in the Final Fantasy VII […]
A screen shot from Gangubai Kathiawadi’s teaser. The teaser of Gangubai Kathiawadi has many excited. The forthcoming Sanjay Leela Bhansali film starring Alia Bhatt as a famous brothel madam is based on the life of the real queen of Mumbai’s red-light district in Kamathipura. Gangubai ‘Kathewali’—a play on the Hindi word ‘kothewali’ that translates to […]
The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram is flanked by the Bay of Bengal on one side and the Great Salt Lake on the other, making it a scenic location in Tamil Nadu for that much-needed getaway. From historical temples to monuments that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, this town […]
Teresa Giudice always stirs the pot and did it again when she commented on Evan Goldschneider’s looks and suaveness. She thinks he’s just her type. Fans have learned that Teresa Giudice from The Real Housewives of New Jersey thinks that Jackie’s husband Evan Goldschneider is her type. A lot of drama went down between the […]
AUGUSTA — An improved state revenue forecast released Thursday could make things easier on the Legislature’s budget-writing committee as it works to craft the state’s next spending plan. State tax revenues exceeded downgraded COVID-19 pandemic projections for January by $89.5 million, Department of Administration and Financial Affairs Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa said in a press release. […]
FP StudioFeb 25, 2021 22:36:37 IST One-key erase & lock Friendly Design This tab comes with an 8.5inch screen that makes for a great alternative to pen and paper. It is eco-friendly, easy to handle, lightweight, and doesn’t heat up when used for longer durations. It comes with long-lasting battery life and can be used […]
In December 2020, broken by the unexpected loss of my mother, my father, husband, my girls—aged 13 and 9—and I, decided to do the only thing that could possibly put us back together: travel. Travelling outside India was out of the question and destinations close to home, New Delhi, were either overexposed or overcrowded. We […]
X-Men Legends #1 officially confirms Adam-X is a member of the Summers family and the brother of Cyclops and Havok – but how does it work? This article contains spoilers for X-Men Legends #1 by Fabian Nicieza and Brett Booth. The X-Men‘s Cyclops and Havok have been reunited with their long-lost brother: Adam-X. All the way back in 1993, X-Men […]
During a hearing this week in Augusta, critics lambasted a proposed amendment that would add a “right to food” provision to the state constitution. The Maine Veterinary Medical Association said the “overly broad” measure would open the door “to all manner of animal abuse and neglect in the name of food.” It is so vague, […]
FP StudioFeb 24, 2021 22:58:17 IST Pokemon is always a favorite This is Pokemon’s first jump to a home console; it has been one of the most enjoyable games in the series so far. It is a remake of the Gen 1 games, more specifically Pokemon Yellow. The story is the standard Pokemon story where […]
Breathe in the crisp mountain air in Landour, a quaint cantonment town nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas, adjoining the popular hill station of Mussoorie. Small it may be, but it offers some of the most picturesque views of mountains coupled with pine, deodar and cedar forests. Landour is a quiet and peaceful destination, filled with […]
Ronald D. Moore reveals that he wrote a rebooted version of the Wild Wild West series for CBS but the project never got off the ground. Former Battlestar Galactica showrunner and current For All Mankind executive producer Ronald D. Moore is opening up about one sci-fi show he didn’t get to make, Wild Wild West. Moore is […]
SANDY RIVER PLANTATION — A Maine State Police report on a Feb. 1 double fatal accident indicates that a car driven by a teenager was heading south on Route 4 when it went out of control on the curved roadway as it went into a slide on icy road conditions, crossed the centerline before colliding with […]
FP StudioFeb 23, 2021 21:11:18 IST With preset equalizers This soundbar provides a crystal clear immersive and cinematic experience. It has a powerful 60W output to help amplify all of your entertainment needs. The 2.0 channel sound system gives balanced sound output and deep bass while watching movies, listening to music, or even playing video […]
The respected priests, the Lamas, encourage people to confront death openly, and to feel the impermanence of life. Many a ritual object in the monasteries is made from human bones. The harsh, treeless landscape has also had a role to play in eliciting this practice, with the lack of wood for pyres or coffins and […]
The empty parking lot at Cinemagic movie theater in Westbrook in August. Photo by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer Cinemagic announced the closing of all eight of its movie theaters Monday, including large multi-screen venues in Saco, Westbrook and South Portland. The company, which has been in operation for 20 years, also has theaters in New Hampshire […]
There are several rumored characters coming to Genshin Impact Version 1.4, including a leaked character named Mimi. Here’s what fans should know. Although Version 1.3 of Genshin Impact is still well underway, a lot of attention is already turning toward the Version 1.4 content. As usual, rumors and alleged leaks of characters are in full […]
FP TrendingFeb 22, 2021 21:28:08 IST Earlier this month, Xiaomi announced the launch of the Redmi Note 10 series in March and last week it confirmed that the launch event for the new Redmi Notes will take place on 4 March. The Redmi Note 10 series is expected to include three smartphones – Redmi Note 10, […]
Spread across a 5km long ridge on Kashyap hill in Uttarakhand, Almora is an idyllic hill station with exhilarating views of the Himalayas. Come March, winter in the mountains wanes away, bringing pleasant weather, ample opportunity for outdoor activities like treks and hikes and uninterrupted views. If you’re planning to visit, you can fly to […]
Disney has a challenging task ahead as they incorporate the X-Men into the MCU, but Marvel’s mutants don’t necessarily need to keep their comic book backstory to stay relevant. After Disney’s acquisition of Fox, fans have speculated extensively on how the beloved characters of X-Men can enter an MCU that’s already well established. Many of […]
NEWRY — The River Fund Maine (TRFM) announces the date for its inaugural Master of The Mountain challenge, which is unlike any other ski event in the U.S. and, arguably, the world. Combining the excitement of downhill skiing with the precision of a timed automotive road rally, the event—being held on Sunday, March 14 — […]
Fashion designer Anjali Mehta attributes travel and art as the main inspiration for her label Verandah. Here, she tells CNT about her travels, inspirations and how they influence his vision and mission. Tell us about your latest collection and what it’s been inspired by. My collection entitled ‘Jaisalmer’ is a homage to one of the oldest living forts built in […]
FP StudioFeb 21, 2021 02:35:27 IST Sony SRS-XB23 Wireless Extra Bass Bluetooth Speaker Enjoy deep, punchy sound with Sony Extra Bass speakers. It is dustproof, waterproof, and washable. With an IP67 rating, you can take your speaker to the seaside. The SRS-XB23 ensures a long battery life – up to 12 hours of playing. It […]
Sea Serpents are dangerous monsters in the Ocean biome of Valheim. An Abyssal Harpoon can help players take one down and get all the loot it drops. As players sail to new islands while exploring the massive, procedurally-generated world of Valheim, they are likely to eventually encounter a monster called the Sea Serpent. Sea Serpents […]
FP StudioFeb 20, 2021 23:03:09 IST For young kids When you’re teaching your child to read time, you want a watch that has clear markings on the indices. The Zoop Analog watch fits the bill. The baton indices are studded with small stones which along with the numeral indices make it easy for a child […]
WASHINGTON —Add Mother Nature to the pile of crises on President Joe Biden’s plate. A month into the job and focused on the coronavirus, Biden is seeing his disaster management skills tested after winter storms plunged Texas, Oklahoma and neighboring states into an unusual deep freeze that left millions shivering in homes that lost heat […]
Dotted with tea plantations with lush greens and sloping hills, the quaint hill station of Munnar in Kerala is a popular holiday pick, and with good reason. We’ve rounded up several stays where you can hit refresh, from boutique resorts and homestays to idyllic retreats. 14 resorts and homestays to book in Munnar Elixir Hills […]
I Care a Lot stars Rosamund Pike as a con artist, and her castmates are Netflix regular actors; here’s who plays the main characters. I Care a Lot stars Rosamund Pike as a con artist, and Netflix audiences will recognize several of her supporting castmates. The black comedy was written by English filmmaker J Blakeson, and follows a […]
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe? Scientists look for safety issues during the testing phase and continue their monitoring as shots roll out around the world. So far, the only serious warning to emerge is a rare risk of severe allergic reactions. Different types of COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized and it’s […]
FP StudioFeb 19, 2021 20:53:33 IST Well padded The Cosmus Essen Anti-Theft Waterproof Light Green DSLR Camera Backpack weighs around 1.75 kgs and is well padded to ensure that both your camera as well as your lens stay protected and secure always. It also has a separate laptop compartment which allows you to keep a […]
Noting the unprecedented snowfall that Kashmir received this year, local hotelier Waseem Shah decided to make the most of it and built an igloo café, inspired by his travels across Nordic and Scandinavian countries. Located on the premises of the Kolahoi Green Heights hotel in the ski resort town of Gulmarg, the igloo café has […]