KATHLEEN BARTZEN CULVER

Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Journalists and Controversial Figures: Where Do We Draw the Line?

In the world of journalism, maintaining a clear boundary between reporter and source is crucial. This became evident when emails surfaced, revealing interactions between journalists and the late Jeffrey Epstein. One such exchange involved journalist Michael Wolff, who advised Epstein on how to handle media inquiries about their relationship. Wolff suggested letting ...

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Nov 12 2025BUSINESS

A New Chapter: Real Estate Leadership Shifts at a Global Giant

Big changes are happening at the top of a major real estate company. Kathleen McCarthy, who has been a key leader in the real estate division, is leaving after 15 years. She plans to step down by the end of the year to pursue new adventures. This means Nadeem Meghji, her co-head, will take over as the sole leader of the real estate team. McCarthy and Meghji have bee...

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Money Talks: Who's Backing Whom in Portage's Big Vote?

In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided to use only one trash company, Waste Management, for five years. Thi...

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

A Helping Hand for Families Caring for Kids with Special Needs

In Arizona, a special place called Ryan House offers a lifeline for families like the Dobsons. Gideon, an 11-year-old boy with complex medical needs, stays there once a month. This gives his parents, Kathleen and Seth, a much-needed break. Gideon has many health challenges, including blindness, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. He needs constant care, which can be very t...

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Oct 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unique Charm of Arachnophobia: A Classic Horror-Comedy

Arachnophobia, released in 1990, stands out as a unique blend of horror and comedy. It's a film that knows how to make you laugh while keeping you on the edge of your seat. The movie is about a small town facing an unusual threat: a new species of deadly spiders. These spiders are not the giant, mutant kind you might expect. Instead, they are real, tiny, and terrifyi...

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Sep 22 2025LIFESTYLE

A Life Well Lived: Kim Michael Oliver's Journey

Kim Michael Oliver, who passed away at 73 in Scarborough, left behind a legacy of love, work, and play. Born in Portland in 1952, Kim's life was marked by significant milestones. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1970 and later earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Maine Portland-Gorham in 1974. Kim's career was diverse. He ...

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Aug 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Everglades Detention Center: A Legal Showdown Over Nature and Immigration

In a surprising turn of events, a judge has put a temporary stop to the construction of a controversial detention center in the middle of the Everglades. The center, nicknamed \"Alligator Alcatraz, \" is facing legal challenges from environmental groups. They argue that the project skipped important environmental checks. The judge, Kathleen M. Williams, made the dec...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

A Florida Lawyer's Defiant Stand on Immigration

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Miami found Florida's attorney general, James Uthmeier, in contempt of court. This decision came after Uthmeier continued to enforce a blocked immigration law and openly discussed his actions in media interviews. This legal battle is part of a larger conflict between conservative politicians and the courts. The cour...

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Jun 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Power Play: The Quest for an Oscar

The world of Hollywood can be as mysterious as the Force in Star Wars. Behind the scenes, there is a lot of maneuvering and influence that goes on. Kathleen Kennedy, the head of Lucasfilm, has been quietly working to secure an Honorary Oscar for Disney's CEO, Bob Iger. She has been reaching out to key figures within the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences....

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May 28 2025POLITICS

Louisiana's First Female Governor: Kathleen Blanco's Legacy

Kathleen Blanco made history as the first and only woman to be elected as Louisiana's governor. Her time in office was marked by significant challenges, particularly the catastrophic Hurricane Katrina. This storm became a defining moment of her governorship, earning her the nickname "Katrina governor. " She worked closely with then-President George Bush to manage the...

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