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Actor Dev Patel’s reps: ‘No heroes’ in stabbing incident actor helped stop
He is said to have witnessed a woman allegedly assault a man during the altercation.
Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend
For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.
Stephen King testifies for government in book publishers’ antitrust trial
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.
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.
Rapper Mystikal again accused of rape; held without bond
Michael “Mystikal” Tyler was arrested on charges including rape and domestic abuse battery, authorities said.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ takes No. 1 with $23 million
It’s enough to knock Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ into second place.