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Songs on the Wind: July

Another month, another set of songs that I’m listening to! Peak summer is continuing, although the windows have been largely kept closed in favor of air conditioning due to the heat and humidity lately. That said, I’ve also been in my garden a good bit, and I like to imagine that my plants love music as much as I do. As a reminder of the format, I’m writing one of these columns and filling it with songs from a variety of genres of music. I don’t expect anyone to listen to all of these songs! Some months, you may even not be interested in any of them, and that’s fine! However, ...

‘Lilo & Stitch’ stars reflect on film’s success and are eager for a sequel

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A few things have changed for the stars of “Lilo & Stitch” since the movie became the breakout hit of 2025. For 8-year-old star Maia Kealoha, it’s meant no more Doritos — she’s learned she has to keep her teeth clean, especially when doing interviews. Kealoha, Sydney Agudong and Tia Carrere have been doing lots of those, taking a victory lap with “Lilo & Stitch” at Comic-Con 2025 and promoting the film’s release for digital purchase. Another change? Kealoha says with a big grin that she’s been recognized at stores “like five thousand ...

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100 million box office opening of 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel’s first family has finally found box office gold. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the first film about the superheroes made under the guidance of Kevin Feige and the Walt Disney Co., earned $118 million in its first weekend in 4,125 North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. That makes it the fourth biggest opening of the year, behind “A Minecraft Movie,” “Lilo & Stitch” and “Superman,” and the biggest Marvel opening since “Deadpool & Wolverine” grossed $211 million out of the gate last summer. Internationally, ...

Community Arts Center awarded M&T Charitable Foundation grant

WILLIAMSPORT — The Journey Bank Community Arts Center received a $5,000 donation from M&T Charitable Foundation in support of the educational programming at the venue. “At M&T, we believe the meaningful work of cultural organizations is vital to the prosperity of our communities. The ...