In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a gnarly 60-year-old taxi driver and backstreet Birmingham, England’s activist for elderly rights, was under daily police harassment for not paying his television tax. (By law, each household in the UK has to pay the license fee, with some exemptions) Here, Kempton, in “The Duke,” the late Roger Michell’s sweet-and-charming sentimental […]
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Movies love a comeback story. This summer, it’s their turn.
Hollywood is bringing out some of its biggest and most reliable players for the 2022 summer movie season, which unofficially kicks off this weekend and runs through the end of August.
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Dave Chappelle tackled during Hollywood Bowl comedy show
The man who attacked the comedian was carrying a replica handgun with a knife blade inside, authorities said.
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New country trio Texas Hill to perform May 11 in Augusta
This week, I’m bringing a new country trio to your attention, Texas Hill, which is made up of Adam Wakefield, Casey James and Craig Wayne Boyd. Now if some of those names are familiar it’s because they were involved with “American Idol” and “The Voice” — James with the former and Wakefield and Boyd with […]
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Depp libel suit moves ahead against Heard after resting case
He is suing her for $50 million after she wrote an op-ed in 2018 describing herself as ‘a public figure representing domestic abuse.’
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Ex-ABC anchor Gibson prodded out of retirement for podcast
Charles Gibson had essentially disappeared from public view since his 2009 retirement.
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The Judds, Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame
The loss of Naomi Judd altered the normally celebratory ceremony, but the music played on.
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Superheroes, villains descend on Portland for first Maine Cosplay Extravaganza
Thompson’s Point welcomes a host of characters.
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‘Bad Guys’ repeats at No. 1, Liam Neeson’s latest misfires
The latest Liam Neeson thriller suggested the actor’s particular set of skills may be wearing thin with audiences.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: A new book helps gardeners choose plants to benefit wildlife and, by extension, us
In an online talk, Uli Lorimer, the author of the soon-to-be-published ‘The Northeast Native Plant Primer’ discussed the hows and whys of native plant gardening.