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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.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

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.

Arts & Entertainment

Carl Reiner, beloved creator of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ dies at 98

by Associated Press June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

Reiner mastered a genial but sophisticated brand of humor that others emulated.

Arts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: These Maine-designed dresses give a whole new meaning to floral pattern

by Tom Atwell June 28, 2020June 29, 2020

Just don’t put these outfits in the laundry.

Arts & Entertainment

Daytime Emmys: ‘The Young and the Restless’ wins best drama

by BETH HARRIS Associated Press June 27, 2020June 27, 2020

Some winners speak out about racial injustice.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

by KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.