Dickey, who began writing fiction in his mid-30s, wrote ‘Sister, Sister,’ ‘Waking With Enemies’ and dozens of other stories about contemporary Black life.
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Grammy Awards moved back to March because of pandemic
Los Angeles County has surpassed 10,000 coronavirus deaths.
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Trebek urged support for COVID-19 victims in one of his last shows
The longtime and beloved ‘Jeopardy!’ host said, ‘We’re trying to build a gentler, kinder society and if we all pitch in just a little bit, we’re going to get there.’
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Larry King, hospitalized with COVID, moved out of ICU
Broadcast legend Larry King, 87, is no longer receiving supplemental oxygen.
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IRS says executors undervalued Prince’s estate by 50%
It is the largest and most complicated probate court proceeding in Minnesota’s history.
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New faces, fresh perspectives leading Maine museums
In a year of upheaval, women and people of color take over the helm of many of the state’s major art institutions.
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Q&A: Recently retired CMCA director reflects on Maine art scene
Suzette McAvoy left the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland at the end of the year, but isn’t going away.
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Eight hidden TV gems you might have missed (or forgotten about) in 2020
Check them out if you haven’t already (or revisit them).
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Maine arts groups weigh whether digital content is worth the cost
Virtual performances and exhibits aren’t money-makers, but there’s value in reaching new audiences and engaging loyal ones.
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Italy’s Uffizi opens Dante anniversary with virtual exhibit
The gallery is making available 88 rarely seen drawings of Dante’s Divine Comedy to mark the 700th anniversary of the poet’s death.