Circumstances of the deaths limited what charges prosecutors were able to present before the grand jury.
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Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Op-Eds
‘New York, I Love You’ chock full of stars, magic — writes JP Devine
Here’s a bright, sparkling, and really magical comedy-drama anthology film that has been hiding since 2008, it was received with pans and raves the way Modigliani and Van Gogh once were. Give it a look. It consists of 11 short films, each one different, each directed by one of 11 directors and chock full of […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Madonna postpones upcoming Celebration tour due to ‘serious bacterial infection’
Madonna’s manager said she is expected to make a full recovery.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark, Op-Eds
Devin Gray just a Maine boy that loves music — and has gone everywhere
Musician to perform July 8 at the Portland Conservatory of Music.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Actor Julian Sands died while hiking on California mountain, authorities confirm
An investigation confirmed that it was Sands whose remains hikers found Saturday in the wilderness near Mount Baldy in Southern California, officials said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Ryan Seacrest will host ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires
It’s the latest gig for Ryan Seacrest who also hosts ‘American Idol’ and ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
BET Awards honors Busta Rhymes, hip-hop’s 50 years, and Takeoff and Tina Turner
Throughout the show, whether it was Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Biz Markie or Pop Smoke, performers and emcee Kid Capri paid homage to late hip-hop stars.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
In his new novel, Richard Ford meditates on life, death, and happiness in the face of mortality
Frank Bascombe returns in ‘Be Mine.’ Now in his mid-70s, he’s caring for a middle-aged son with ALS, and the two embark on a road trip.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Spring slipped by, but there are still seeds to plant
Even if you didn’t intend it, you’ve slipped in to succession planting, and many seeds will do just fine started in summer.
Posted inGreen plate special, Recipes
Avoid the heat and embrace ease with summer rolls
These no-fry rolls are also a great way to use up leftover meat, poultry and tofu.