He sold more than 110 million records, and had 22 million-selling singles, including ‘Blueberry Hill,’ ‘Ain’t It a Shame,’ and other rock ‘n’ roll standards.
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Documentary on Israeli cuisine to be screened in Portland Nov. 5
The new film on the complex, diverse and ancient cookery will be shown at the Jewish Community Alliance, followed by a reception and tastings.
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The making of Wesley McNair’s ‘Unfastening’
Colby College will launch a website that shows how the former Maine poet laureate’s latest book – about the grief and hope following his mother’s death – came to be.
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Concert review: Leslie Odom Jr. puts on soulful show – complete with sing-along – at Merrill
The ‘Hamilton’ star entertains with old classics and tunes from his career.
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Howard Carroll, influential guitarist for Dixie Hummingbirds, dies at 92
The Grammy-winning group’s musical influence extended well beyond gospel circles to artists such as James Brown and Stevie Wonder.
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British Film Institute strips Harvey Weinstein of high honor
The organization cited the producer’s alleged ‘appalling conduct’ against dozens of women.
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Portland Museum of Art announces artists for 2018 biennial
The 25 artists selected to represent Maine’s contemporary art scene work in a variety of media, from photography to basketmaking.
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Gord Downie, singer-songwriter for Tragically Hip, dies at 53
Once angered by a lack of American success, the band became indisputably Canadian.
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Forget handmade wreaths. Martha Stewart now hangs with Snoop Dogg and makes weed jokes
It’s the perception that she’s strait-laced that makes it funny just hearing her say the names of her guests, often hip-hop artists like Lil Yachty.
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Rescued kids ride Hogwarts Express
The train used in the Harry Potter movies stops on the Scottish Highlands for a family stranded in a storm.