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Jason Alexander, B.D. Wong to direct shows at Ogunquit Playhouse

by Bob Keyes February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Alexander will direct “War of the Roses” this summer and Wong is on tap for the musical ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus.’

Arts & Entertainment

Tom Stoppard to receive PEN America writing award

by Tim Allen February 12, 2020February 13, 2020

Canadian poet and fiction writer M. NourbeSe Philip will also be honored by the organization next month.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World

Drunken-driving count dropped against actor in Trivago ads

by Tim Allen February 12, 2020February 13, 2020

The case against Timothy William, 53, is dismissed in Texas after he completed the alcohol education courses and community service required for pretrial diversion of a first-time DWI offender.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World

Study shows explosive growth in time people spend streaming TV

by DAVID BAUDER February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Nearly one-fifth of television viewing in the U.S. comes on streaming services like Netflix or Hulu for people with connected TVs.

Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Siba the standard poodle wins best in show at Westminster

by BEN WALKER February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

This was the 10th time a poodle has become America’s top dog, and the first since 2002.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Missteps lead publishing industry to review diversity effort

by HILLEL ITALIE February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

Mexican American authors and others have cited ‘American Dirt’ as evidence of a publishing culture where white voices are valued above others.

Arts & Entertainment, News

Abbe Museum hires new executive director

by Bob Keyes February 11, 2020February 11, 2020

Christopher Newell, a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe from Indian Township, joins the Bar Harbor museum.

Arts & Entertainment

Actor Jussie Smollett faces 6 new charges in Chicago

by DON BABWIN and HERB McCANN February 11, 2020February 12, 2020

The former ‘Empire’ star was originally charged with disorderly conduct last February, but charges were dropped the following month with little explanation.