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Offers flooding in after woodland hermit’s cabin burns down

By PATRICK WHITTLE and KATHY McCORMACK - Associated Press
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An off-the-grid New Hampshire hermit known to locals as “River Dave” whose cabin burned down on wooded property where he was squatting has been inundated with offers from as far away as California for a new place to live. Eighty-one-year-old David Lidstone lived in the woods along the Merrimack River. He was jailed on July 15 on a civil contempt sanction and was told he’d be released if he agreed to leave the cabin, which is on property owned by a Vermont man. He was released Thursday, after a judge ruled the Lidstone would have less incentive to return to the property now that the cabin is gone.

Keith Urban, Carly Pearce to play ACM Honors

By KRISTIN M. HALL - AP Entertainment Writer
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Country stars Keith Urban, Toby Keith and Carly Pearce will perform at the Academy of Country Music Honors this month, to honor Loretta Lynn, Dan + Shay and Luke Combs among others. The annual show hands out industry awards to artists, songwriters, producers and musicians. Lynn, 89, is receiving the Poet’s Award, while Toby Keith is receiving the Merle Haggard Spirit Award. Pearce, who is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry after her induction on Tuesday, will host the show. Lee Ann Womack, Chris Janson, Lady A, Lauren Alaina and Sara Evans are among the performers. The annual show will be held August 25 in Nashville, Tennessee.