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Deep Water: ‘The Jangled World,’ by Mark Evan Chimsky

September 25, 2022September 23, 2022

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Arts & Entertainment

Jazz keyboardist with no boundaries lands in Maine

by Ray Routhier September 25, 2022September 29, 2022

Jamie Saft, who moved to rural Alna last year, has spent 30 years building a reputation for his skill and versatility in a huge range of styles, from jazz and avant-garde to reggae and punk.

Pope appeals to young people to save planet, find peace

by Associated Press September 24, 2022September 24, 2022

The pontiff speaks to a gathering of about 1,000, some of them economists.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World, News

British author of ‘Wolf Hall’ saga Hilary Mantel dies at 70

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press September 23, 2022September 23, 2022

Mantel is credited with reenergizing historical fiction with “Wolf Hall” and two sequels about the 16th-century English powerbroker Thomas Cromwell.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Betty White’s belongings will be auctioned, and here are some items you could own

by Christie D’Zurilla Los Angeles Times (TNS) September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

More than 1,500 lots of the late actor’s property – representing her life and her prolific career – will be auctioned off over three days, starting Friday.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Hundreds honor Joan Didion at memorial

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press September 22, 2022

The author died in December at 87 and left behind no immediate family members.

J.P. Devine, Movie Review J.P. Devine

‘Chef’s Table: Pizza’ is a slice of goodness, J.P. Devine writes

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022

The temperatures have dropped. Soon it will be dark at noon. What then is for dinner? Here, on Netflix is a piece (several slices) for you busy folks to consider and salivate over. “Dig in” it says to the best pizzas from around the world, prepared by renowned chefs who bake passion, creativity and hard […]

Arts & Entertainment, News

Renowned author Joan Didion honored by hundreds at memorial

by HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Joan Didion, a master of rhythm and of the meaning of the unsaid, was remembered Wednesday as an inspiring and fearless writer and valued, exacting and sometimes eccentric friend.