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Led Zeppelin did not steal ‘Stairway to Heaven’ riff, court rules

by Maura Dolan Tribune News Service March 9, 2020March 10, 2020

The lawsuit was filed by the estate of Randy Wolfe of the band Spirit, who wrote ‘Taurus.’

Harry, Meghan make their last appearance as royals

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

They join Queen Elizabeth II and other members of Britain’s royal family Monday for an annual Commonwealth Day service.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Max von Sydow, star of Bergman films, ‘The Exorcist,’ dies at 90

by Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

The veteran actor’s rich repertory included Jesus Christ, clergymen, pontiffs, knights, conquerors, attorneys, sinister doctors, stateside villains and the devil incarnate.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Barbara Neely, creator of 1st black female series sleuth, dies at 78

by MARK KENNEDY Associated Press March 9, 2020March 9, 2020

She was named the 2020 Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.

Arts & Entertainment, Things to Do

Indie Film: How a gig for the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum rocked this filmmaker’s world

by Dennis Perkins March 9, 2020March 10, 2020

Making ‘Meteorites & the Epic Story of Our Origins’ was a life-changing experience for Jennifer Widor Smith.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

With painted faces, London artists fight facial recognition tech

by KELVIN CHAN Associated Press March 8, 2020March 9, 2020

Every month, the Dazzle Club paints their faces with randomly colored shapes and patterns aimed at defying cameras.

Arts & Entertainment

America’s 1st canine movie star was this collie from Maine

by Ray Routhier March 8, 2020March 7, 2020

Trained on a farm Down East, Jean the Vitagraph Dog starred in some 25 silent films, one of which is being shown around the state this month.

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Opening night of statewide film festival draws crowd in Waterville

by Molly Shelly March 6, 2020March 6, 2020

Thursday’s event included a screening of the 1945 film “Leave Her to Heaven” and a discussion with Tim Williams, the grandson of Ben Ames Williams who authored the 1944 novel the film was based on.