Gunty was among three writers nominated for their first published books.
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Happy hygge! Scrabble dictionary adds hundreds of words
The new Scrabble book includes at least one old-fashioned word that simply fell under the radar for years: yeehaw.
Tom Brady, Larry David, other celebrities named in FTX suit
The class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange argues that their celebrity status made them culpable for promoting the firm’s failed business model.
Brendan Fraser says he won’t participate in Golden Globes
His performance in ‘The Whale’ has made him a likely awards candidate this year.
News Center Maine anchor Pat Callaghan retiring after 43 years
He began as a Maine TV news reporter in 1979 and has been co-anchor of the station’s main newscasts since 1989. His last day is Dec. 9.
Mormon church voices support for same-sex marriage law
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages
‘Did not end well’: New Pence book details split with Trump
‘As the days wore on, it was becoming clear that there would be a real cost to me politically when I presided over the certification of the 2020 election.’
Beyoncé ties Grammy record after leading nominations with 9
She is the most decorated woman in the award show’s history with 28 wins.
Maine native Amy Allen nominated for new songwriter Grammy
The 2010 Waynflete graduate, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated Tuesday for songwriter of the year. The Grammy Awards will be broadcast live Feb. 5 on CBS.
Ellis Paul talks about return to Bath’s Chocolate Church
This week’s column has me reconnecting with another old friend, like last week’s Gerald Brann and next week’s Pat Colwell. Today I’ll be chatting with Ellis Paul, a Mainer whose more than 25-year career as a singer/songwriter has featured 19 albums, 15 Boston Music Awards and a performance schedule that has him doing 200 shows […]