The Portland Museum of Art says the caretaker of a deceased benefactor manipulated her to remove a large donation from her will.
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Barbie goes glam rock to honor David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust
Barbie’s latest gig? Ziggy Stardust in honor of David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’
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Connecticut investigating novelist Wally Lamb’s inmate writing program
Connecticut’s Correction Department is investigating an inmate writing program run by author Wally Lamb after a lawsuit was filed by some of the participants.
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Funeral held for Beth Chapman of ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’
Friends and family of the reality TV show co-star gather in Colorado to remember her life.
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With 3 generations of artwork challenging Americans this summer, Wyeths command a moment
Two new exhibits in Rockland delve intimately into Jamie Wyeth’s fondness for Monhegan and grief over losing his wife, debuting at a time of public fascination with his celebrated grandfather N.C. and father, Andrew.
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Moxie Festival celebrates quintessential New England drink
Ted Williams’ daughter attends the 37th annual event for the first time as a judge in the recipe contest.
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Bladesmiths strike the iron while it’s hot
At the New England School of Metalwork’s symposium in Auburn, experienced and inexperienced smiths gather to learn and teach the tricks of the craft.
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Novelist David Baldacci donates $1 million to Mark Twain home
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Conn., says the gift is expected to support new initiatives including writing programs and more appearances by authors.
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Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to longtime girlfriend
The British singer-songwriter says he and Cherry Seaborn wed before Christmas.
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R. Kelly facing sweeping new federal sex crime charges
He and members of his entourage are accused of recruiting women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity with the R&B singer and paying them to cover up his crimes.