Blanchett follows Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, who headed the 70th edition of the festival last year.
2018
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
LeBron James focused on Cavaliers, not Celtics
James says Boston is playing at a high level but knows his team’s true potential will show when Isaiah Thomas is completely healthy.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Iceland tries public shaming to achieve gender pay equality
To claim that females and males are paid the same for similar work, companies now must get government certification under a new law.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Sears in Bangor slated for closure
Parent company Sears Holdings said it is one of 103 Sears and Kmart stores closing in the next few months.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Stephon Gilmore, after five non-playoff seasons with Buffalo, reaches the big stage
The cornerback in his first year with New England will be in the playoffs for the first time next weekend after the Patriots enjoy their bye for this week’s games.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Newest Patriots have stepped in and stepped up
One player after another joined the team after training camp and played a part in securing the AFC’s top seed.
Posted inNation & World
Religious group in Turkey under fire for child bride suggestion
Turkey’s main opposition party has called for an investigation into the Directorate of Religious Affairs, accusing it of inciting underage marriages.
Posted inNation & World
Iran puts blame on CIA for week of protests
But the Trump administration denies having any hand in the protests, and the CIA declines to comment.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Transfer Tim Doherty boosting UMaine hockey team
The forward has helped the Black Bears on a seven-game unbeaten streak.
Posted inNation & World
Snatched by eagle, dog amazingly survives, ‘like something from Wizard of Oz’
The ordeal began for Zoey, an 8-pound bichon, as she was playing in her fenced yard.