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Bay Chamber mines its archives as it takes its programming online

by Bob Keyes July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

The festival will feature the ‘best of the best’ past performances and combine them with a visual narrative of Maine art.

Illinois museum: ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car with Confederate flag to stay

by Associated Press July 5, 2020July 5, 2020

The Volo Auto Museum’s director says people ‘aren’t offended by it whatsoever.’

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U.K. judge says Amber Heard can be in court for Depp testimony

by Associated Press July 4, 2020July 4, 2020

Johnny Depp’s lawyers have failed to stop the American actor’s ex-wife from attending his libel trial against a British tabloid newspaper until she is called to give evidence.

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State pulls plug on music festival at Brunswick campground

by Bob Keyes July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

Promoters hoped to win state approval for Summer Jam Camp Out 2020 by promising to spread people out among campsites to minimize large gatherings. The state rejected that idea.

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Oscar-winning composer Johnny Mandel, known for ‘M.A.S.H.’ theme, dies at 94

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

Mandel’s varied career included work with Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett – and even the soundtrack for ‘Caddyshack.’

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Rudolfo Anaya, ‘godfather’ of Chicano literature, dies at 82

by RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

The ‘Bless Me, Ultima’ novelist, who influenced a generation of Latino writers, was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama in 2016.

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Eight Maine arts organizations each to receive a $50,000 coronavirus aid grant

by Emma Sorkin Staff Writer July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

The National Endowment for the Arts announced that 855 nonprofit arts organizations nationwide will receive a total of $45 million through the CARES Act.