Writers Guild members say they’re making much less money and working under more strained conditions with the explosion of streaming.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Canadian folk singer Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84
His 1965 debut album ‘Lightfoot!’ ushered in a new folk voice.
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Aerosmith announces farewell tour, including hometown Boston date, in September
The 40-date run of shows, which includes a stop in the band’s hometown of Boston on New Year’s Eve, will end Jan. 26 in Montreal.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Pope voices willingness to return Indigenous loot, artifacts
The Vatican has an extensive collection of artifacts and art made by Indigenous peoples from around the world, much of it sent to Rome by missionaries for an exhibition in the Vatican Gardens.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1 billion, is No. 1 for 4 weeks
The Nintendo video game adaptation dominated April in theaters, smashing records along the way.
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Pope, in final Mass in Budapest, urges Hungary to open doors
Francis has expressed appreciation for Hungary’s recent welcome of Ukrainian refugees. But he has challenged Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s hard-line anti-immigration policies.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
USM guitar teacher scores big, as Buffalo orchestra premieres his concerto
As an artist lecturer at the Osher School of Music, José Manuel Lezcano balances teaching, performing and composing.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
No Mow May can help threatened pollinators, and by extension, us
Plus, a whole month to skip a chore? Now if only we could figure out a way to avoid doing the laundry.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
An inadequate kitchen years ago came with some surprising sustainability lessons
Yes to leftovers and efficient meals. No to wasting water. And bacon and sausages are the wise cook’s go-tos for fast flavor.
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Judge in Catholic bankruptcy recuses himself over church donations
His recusal is likely to throw the case into disarray and trigger new hearings and appeals of every consequential ruling he’s made.