The bestselling author’s appearance in U.S. District Court in Washington brought a narrative of the evolution of book publishing toward the dominance of the Big Five companies.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Beyoncé vows to change lyric amid backlash from disability community
After “Renaissance” debuted late Thursday night, several disability advocates condemned “Heated” for its offensive language on social media.
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Rapper Mystikal again accused of rape; held without bond
Michael “Mystikal” Tyler was arrested on charges including rape and domestic abuse battery, authorities said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Religion and Values
Maine religious leaders hope to stem drop in attendance
Religious attendance is on the decline in Maine, the third least religious state in the nation, according to Gallup polls.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Business, Nation & World
Stephen King is star witness as government tries to block publishing giants’ merger
The Justice Department argues that the merger would shrink competition and, inevitably, the vital public discourse that books help engender.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
‘An Evening at Dave’s Sauna’ tells the mostly true story of an Oxford County legend
The musical, playing Friday and Saturday at Deertrees in Harrison, focuses on Dave Graiver and his eponymous establishment in South Paris.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ takes No. 1 with $23 million
It’s enough to knock Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ into second place.
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Pat Carroll, comedic television mainstay and voice of Ursula, dies at 95
She won an Emmy for her work on the sketch comedy series “Caesar’s Hour” in 1956.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89
Nichols broke ground for Black women acting on television as Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original TV series.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: The thing about gardening? There are always surprises
This week it was the berries on the potato plants. You read that right: potato berries.