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Yarmouth chamber cancels popular Clam Festival

by Meredith Goad April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Organizers of the July festival, a longtime tradition, say moving ahead and seeking support from local businesses would not be in the best interest of the community, given the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Downton Abbey’ creator shifts gears with series ‘Belgravia’

by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Julian Fellowes’ latest addictive series about English social classes starts with one of the most famous parties in history.

Arts & Entertainment

BTS announces free ‘online concert weekend’ to stream during the coronavirus lockdown

by Christi Carras Los Angeles Times April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

The virtual BTS fest, dubbed Bang Bang Con, will feature a marathon of concert footage taped before the pandemic.

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Arts & Entertainment

Comic relief? ‘Saturday Night Live’ returns with remote episode

by Chuck Barney The Mercury News (TNS) April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

The episode will include the popular ‘Weekend Update’ segment as well as other original content from ‘SNL’ cast members, but won’t have a host.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Mad magazine illustrator Mort Drucker dies at 91

by Associated Press April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Mad magazine was a cultural institution for millions of baby boomers, and Drucker was an institution at Mad.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Toy manufacturers look to reduce carbon footprint

by JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Taking a toy out of the box can make a mess

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Feds deny claims of misconduct in college admissions case

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Actress Lori Loughlin, her fashion designer husband and other prominent parents are claiming investigators deliberately withheld and fabricated evidence to entrap them.