When accepting a Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, she said, ‘I wouldn’t trade my life in the theater for anything, because theater is life.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Maine author weaves stories from 36 big-name writers into ‘Fourteen Days’
Douglas Preston took work contributed by Tess Gerritsen, John Grisham, Scott Turow, Margaret Atwood and many others to create a single story, set on the rooftop of a Manhattan tenement during the pandemic.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
In Maine libraries, stores and cafes, silent book clubs quietly catch on
In what might be described as post-pandemic plot development, social events are popping up that appeal to people who love to read, creating community and helping to make their worlds ‘a bit bigger.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Careful restoration work keeps Victoria Mansion looking 19th-century new
Two highly skilled conservators from Massachusetts are focusing on the historic Portland home’s hallway, a project that’s part of the constant restoration work required to preserve the landmark.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sports
Wrestling icon Vince McMahon resigns from WWE after ex-employee files sex abuse suit
The suit includes allegations that McMahon, now 78, forced Janel Grant into a sexual relationship in order for her to get and keep a job and passed around pornographic pictures and videos of her to others.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine native Amy Allen a writer on new Justin Timberlake song
The Waynflete grad co-wrote the single ‘Selfish,’ released Thursday.
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Jon Stewart will return to ‘The Daily Show’ as host – just on Mondays
A rotating lineup of show regulars are on tap for the rest of the week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
This Maine actor is on screen now in 2 Oscar-nominated films
Dustin Tucker, who also is starring in a Good Theater play, has a small role as a teacher in ‘The Holdovers’ and a memorable scene in ‘American Fiction.’
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‘Oppenheimer’ dominates Oscar nominees; Gerwig passed over for best director
Christopher Nolan’s biopic leads with 13 nominations.
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Dave Eggers’ children’s book ‘The Eyes & the Impossible’ wins prestigious Newbery Medal
The book tells the great adventure of a very fast dog.