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Hundreds see great black hawk in Maine; only second time bird spotted in United States
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Andres Picon Globe Correspondent August 10, 2018 Hundreds of bird enthusiasts flocked to Biddeford, Maine, this week to get a glimpse of a hawk that has only been seen in the United States once before.“There’s really no precedent for one to show up all the way up here,” said Doug Hitchcox, the staff naturalist at the Maine Audubon.The great black hawk was first spotted on Monday by a woman who was vacationing in the area. She took a photo of the bird, not knowing much about it, and posted it on Instagram. By the middle of the week, photos of the bird had made it to the “What’s This Bird” and “ABA Rare Bird Alert” Facebook pages, much to the delight of birders across the country, who confirmed that it was indeed a rare great black hawk, said Hitchcox Advertisement The great black hawk is native to Central and … [Read more...] about Hundreds see great black hawk in Maine; only second time bird spotted in United States
Earl Chuvarsky’s Paintings Offer Solace in a Divided United States
As the 2016 presidential election dominated the consciousness of Americans, artist Earl Chuvarsky — a member and co-director of CORE New Art Space since 2014 — wanted to step away from painting portraits. Instead, he started painting recognizable images in unexpected or unfamiliar situations, such as a floating rabbit’s foot, a falling bald eagle or a falling dog. When the election ended, Chuvarsky explored how the placement and isolation of one subject per canvas created a singular focal point for each painting. That led to a series called “Things Fall Apart.” He also started painting about the United States he knew growing up in Park Hill in the ’80s and today’s America, replete with fake news, mass shootings, drugs and war. The result is Made in America, more than a dozen paintings on display at CORE, in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe, through August 19. Earl Chuvarsky's "Made in America." Courtesy of Earl Chuvarsky … [Read more...] about Earl Chuvarsky’s Paintings Offer Solace in a Divided United States
Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti: ‘I’m exploring a run for the presidency of the United States’
Porn star lawyer Michael Avenatti, who has openly feuded with President Trump and his legal team, announced Thursday he is seriously considering a presidential run. (AP) Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing adult film star Stormy Daniels who has openly feuded with President Trump and his attorneys, announced in an interview Thursday he is looking into a run for the presidency -- and, he says, he hopes people take him "seriously." "I’m exploring a run for the presidency of the United States, and I wanted to come to Iowa and listen to people and learn about some issues that are facing the citizens of Iowa and do my homework," Avenatti told the Des Moines Register. Iowa is a key early battleground state in presidential contests. Avenatti was attending the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, ahead of the Democratic Wing Ding fundraiser on Friday night. That event hosted Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in 2015, and Politico wrote at the time … [Read more...] about Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti: ‘I’m exploring a run for the presidency of the United States’
Michael Avenatti in Iowa: ‘I’m exploring a run for the presidency of the United States’
Brianne Pfannenstiel Des Moines Register Published 12:50 p.m. UTC Aug 10, 2018 Michael Avenatti has arrived in Iowa. After three canceled flights and a 700-mile road trip, the lawyer known for representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels in her case against Republican President Donald Trump, is ready to put his stake in the ground in the first-in-the-nation caucus state. "I’m exploring a run for the presidency of the United States, and I wanted to come to Iowa and listen to people and learn about some issues that are facing the citizens of Iowa and do my homework," Avenatti told the Des Moines Register in an interview Thursday. Avenatti, who rose to prominence as an outspoken critic of the president, toured the Iowa State Fair Thursday posing for selfies with fans. He is scheduled to speak at the Democratic Wing Ding fundraiser Friday night in Clear Lake. That event, a celebrated platform for presidential hopefuls and rising stars alike, hosted … [Read more...] about Michael Avenatti in Iowa: ‘I’m exploring a run for the presidency of the United States’