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Megan Thee Stallion op-ed calls for respecting Black women

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

The rapper’s piece was published in the New York Times shortly before Tory Lanez had his first court hearing on charges that he shot her this summer.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Children’s Museum and Theatre won’t reopen on Free Street

by Bob Keyes October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

The institution’s longtime home closed in March because of the pandemic. Its new Thompson’s Point location is poised to open in the spring.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard Awards

by MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press October 12, 2020October 13, 2020

Grammy-winning rapper and social-political activist Killer Mike will receive the first Billboard Change Maker Award on Wednesday.

Arts & Entertainment, Election 2020, Politics

As Election Day nears, Taylor Swift and A-list artists finally rally behind Biden

by August Brown Los Angeles Times October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

In the home stretch of the campaign, A-list artists like Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift have come around to full-throated endorsements of Biden.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Maine musicians find ways to get by but worry about winter

by Ray Routhier October 12, 2020October 11, 2020

They’ve turned their homes into concert venues, rented themselves out for shows, played for tips online and dipped into savings to keep their careers alive during the pandemic.

Arts & Entertainment, Things to Do

Rockport carver tackles David and that other guy, Goliath

by Bob Keyes October 12, 2020October 16, 2020

Jon Moro will unveil his sculptures at an event Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment

Wave of ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations hits dance companies hard

by ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

This year, the pandemic has canceled performances of the Christmas classic, eliminating a major and reliable source of revenue for dance companies already reeling financially after the shutdown of their industry.