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Julie Powell, bestselling author of ‘Julie & Julia,’ dies at 49

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Julie Powell was known for documenting her mission to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s cookbook, ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking.’

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Migos rapper Takeoff dead after Houston shooting, rep says

by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Takeoff — whose name was Kirsnick Khari Ball — was part of the Grammy-nominated rap trio Migos, along with Quavo and Offset.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Black Adam’ takes top spot at box office again

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press October 30, 2022October 30, 2022

‘Black Adam,’ the Dwayne Johnson-fronted DC superhero film, kept its hold on the No. 1 spot at the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State

‘Hopeful’ became a sign of the times. Now, artist Charlie Hewitt is focused on the future.

by Eric Russell October 30, 2022October 19, 2023

The Lewiston-born, Portland-based artist, at age 76, is taking new risks thanks to the ubiquity of his lighted neon sculpture.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors

Book review: In small town Maine, a lobsterman has big ambitions and few scruples

by Thomas Urquhart October 30, 2022October 29, 2022

Echoes of ‘The Great Gatsby’ resound in ‘The Midcoast,’ Adam White’s debut novel.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bedside table: A happy-making book

October 30, 2022October 28, 2022

Book recommendations from readers.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Jennifer Finney Boylan’s new novel with Jodi Picoult is literally a dream come true

by Ray Routhier October 30, 2022October 29, 2022

The Maine-based writer and LGBTQ activist had never met Picoult before they decided to co-write ‘Mad Honey,’ a murder mystery novel that went on sale Oct. 4.