The host of the ABC late night program expressed frustration about the intractable problems in Washington, and he advised the president, ‘I think you need to start yelling at people.’
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Crime story contest has a happy ending for Bangor teen who beat out professional writers
Muhammad Drammeh, 17, won the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance’s annual CrimeFlash Fiction contest, competing against more experienced writers and published authors.
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‘You’ve Got Mail’ wonderful, heart banging, electric and magical, J.P. Devine writes
When you put Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in the same movie, and keep them on screen, apart or together, you’re watching screen magic. They did three movies together and all of them winners, except when Meg decided to direct and gave us the tragic “Ithaca” in 2015 in which Tom dies. Tom Hanks Dies? […]
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Portland diocese to hold annual Blessing of the Fleet
The season-opening event will feature a variety of boats and is open to the public.
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New York woman finds lost dachshund — in Hilary Swank’s lap
A New York woman searching for her lost dog got a surprise when it was found by Oscar-winning actor Hilary Swank.
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Connor Garvey to release new album during pre-release show June 17 on Vinalhaven
As I have mentioned in the past, I love first encounters when it comes to new-to-me artists, and that’s especially true when said artist happens to be a Mainer. Such is the case with this week’s interviewee Connor Garvey. I received a news release from his publicist about the shows he was scheduled to do […]
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Jeff Goldblum takes one more bite out of ‘Jurassic World’
For almost 3 decades, off and on, Jeff Goldblum has played Dr. Ian Malcolm with particular Goldblumian panache.
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Matthew McConaughey makes personal plea for gun legislation at White House
The Uvalde native met with President Biden before addressing the White House press corps.
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‘Top Gun’ stays aloft with $86M in its 2nd weekend
The sequel continues to soar, dropping just 32% from its opening – the smallest decline for a movie that opened above $100 million.
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Deep Water: ‘Aftermath,’ by Meg Stout
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.