The late British author penned such celebrated children’s books as ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’
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Beloved ‘Sex and the City’ actor Willie Garson dies at 57
He portrayed Stanford Blatch, a talent agent and the devoted and stylish best male friend to Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie for six seasons on the TV series and in its movie sequels.
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New arts center in downtown Waterville named after Colby president
The Greene Block + Studios was dedicated at a ceremony Tuesday.
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Lawyer: R. Kelly unlikely to take stand in trafficking trial
Closing arguments could start Wednesday afternoon.
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Dashboard Confessional, Dispatch cancel tours, including stops at State Theatre
The bands, scheduled to perform in Portland, made the decision out of concern about spreading COVID-19.
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A $10 million gift, USM’s largest ever, will help build a new home for the music school
The donation to the project planned for the Portland campus comes from philanthropist Suzi Osher, in honor of her late husband.
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Emmys 2021: Conan O’Brien didn’t win, but here’s why all eyes were on him
The cameras returned to the former ‘Saturday Night Live’ writer again and again Sunday evening.
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Emmy ratings make a comeback over last year’s record low
The CBS broadcast was watched by 7.4 million viewers, a significant 16 percent rise over last year.
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Art made by prisoners is on display in Portland
The exhibition is on view at Portland Media Center through Oct. 29.
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‘The Crown’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ top Emmy Awards
“The Crown” is the winner of the best drama series Emmy Award, giving Netflix its first top series win.