A younger generation knew Cribbins as Wilfred Mott, a companion to David Tennant’s titular Doctor, when ‘Doctor Who’ was revived in the early 21st century.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Elizabeth Strout among 13 authors up for Booker fiction prize
The writer, who lives part time in Brunswick, is nominated for ‘Oh William!’
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‘Leave It to Beaver’ star Tony Dow’s death was erroneously reported, family says
The actor was in hospice, with his son Christopher said that his father was ‘in his last hours.’
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Earliest animal predator named after naturalist David Attenborough
The 96-year-old Briton says he is ‘truly delighted.’
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Hollywood producer’s new nonprofit to boost diverse creators
Rideback Rise hopes to raise $2 million this year.
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‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83
In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, and was best known for playing gangsters.
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Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 at box office with $44 million
The film got off to a strong start with $6.4 million from Thursday previews.
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Bedside table: In 1919, Boston’s North End experienced a disaster. It never should have happened
Book recommendations from readers.
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Art review: 5 photographers, 5 approaches in Portland show
Maine Museum of Photographic Arts is displaying ‘Constructed & Found’ through Aug. 23.
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Morgan Talty makes a riveting debut with this short story collection set in the Penobscot Reservation
The ‘achingly moving’ linked stories are narrated by a character named Dee, variously a child, tween, teen and adult.