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Will Smith apologizes on video for slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

by Jami Ganz Tribune News Service July 29, 2022July 29, 2022

In the video Will Smith posted on Friday, Smith also apologized to Chis Rock’s mother.

Arts & Entertainment

Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to split ‘Jeopardy!’ host job

by LYNN ELBER Associated Press July 28, 2022

They have been serving as rotating hosts since Mike Richards exited the show amid controversy.

Arts & Entertainment

Actor Bernard Cribbins, who starred in ‘Carry On,’ ‘Doctor Who,’ dies at 93

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press July 28, 2022July 28, 2022

A younger generation knew Cribbins as Wilfred Mott, a companion to David Tennant’s titular Doctor, when ‘Doctor Who’ was revived in the early 21st century.

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The dogs seem to be the only ones we can trust in “The Old Man,” J.P. Devine writes

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022

Just as we had decided to move on to newer pastures, we find ourselves stuck in the quick sand of “The Old Man,” a superior CIA thriller, Episode Three. “The Old Man” AKA “Dan Chase” ( Jeff Bridges) is getting deeper, smokier, darker, more intense. It’s a like a rich dessert we take in after […]

Maine, Religion and Values

Catholic Church says sexual abuse allegations against Maine priest were unfounded

by Edward D. Murphy July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

An investigation of the 2 allegations found that the abuse, which allegedly took place in the 1980s, ‘could not have occurred,’ the Portland Diocese said.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Elizabeth Strout among 13 authors up for Booker fiction prize

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press July 27, 2022July 28, 2022

The writer, who lives part time in Brunswick, is nominated for ‘Oh William!’

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Kerri Powers to headline Aug. 4 at Portland venue

July 27, 2022July 26, 2022

Just a little over a month ago, I got an email from John Interlandi, a manager new to me, with the announcement that one of his clients would be performing at One Longfellow Square on Thursday, Aug. 4. Along with that information he also gave me a link to a song from said client’s latest […]