Distinguished Achievement Award winner poet Betsy Sholl says celebrating poetry and literature is important because they help create empathy, something that today’s world could use.
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After half a century, Portland String Quartet violist quietly takes her bow
The pandemic means the revered musician will not get the public sendoff her ensemble mates had planned.
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How this chain saw sculptor came to make a carving fit for the Kings
Josh Landry of North Anson has been carving with a chain saw for years, but he’s never created anything quite like the 15-foot bookshelf animal sanctuary in the Bangor yard of Tabitha and Stephen King.
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Maine art students mourn the loss of their senior theses
The experience of showing their art in a professional setting is more important than graduation to some.
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Kylie Jenner, Forbes spar over story on billionaire status
An article in the magazine claims the beauty mogul and reality star inflated her worth and forged tax returns.
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Maine poet laureate will use $50,000 grant to develop youth program
Stuart Kestenbaum was among 23 poet laureates nationwide to receive the fellowship from the Academy of American Poets.
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While others wait and see, Footlights Theatre forges ahead with July reopening
The theater in Falmouth plans to return with a comedy, as Portland Stage announces its season but no timeframe for it.
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AMC drama revisits ‘Millionaire’ quiz show coughing scandal
In 2001, a couple was accused of cheating their way to the top prize on the British version of TV’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”
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Winfrey, Pitt part of Grammys special for essential workers
The Grammys’ two-hour special to honor essential workers will air June 21.
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Too much TV? Enter HBO Max, the latest streaming wannabe
Entertainment companies like AT&T’s WarnerMedia are broadly shifting to streaming video, following in Netflix’ wake.