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Ahead of Portland show, Al Franken talks about his Maine connections, comedy and current events

by Eric Russell March 2, 2022March 5, 2022

An original writer for Saturday Night Live, Franken resigned his U.S. Senate seat in 2018, has since returned to comedy, and will visit the State Theatre on Sunday.

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Arielle opening act for Augusta concert series

March 2, 2022March 1, 2022

There’s a brand new concert series happening at the Augusta Civic Center with shows in March, April and May. It’s called “Dinner and a Show: Acts You’ll Want To Remember” and the lead-off act for this month is Arielle. Her show will be next Wednesday night, March 9, by the way. April will be a […]

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

New lawsuit in Robert Indiana saga pits ‘HOPE’ against ‘LOVE’

by Eric Russell March 1, 2022March 2, 2022

Michael McKenzie, who has marketed Indiana’s ‘HOPE’ images, is suing the company that has promoted his iconic ‘LOVE’ image for falsely claiming a copyright.

Arts & Entertainment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is indeed the voice of ‘Paddington’

by Karu F. Daniels February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Before he became the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy also the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian version of the hit 2014 live-action comedy film and its sequel.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Ghost of Paul Revere fans rally to replace music gear stolen on tour

by Ray Routhier February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

The Portland band has raised $28,000 toward replacing its trailer and equipment, stolen in Colorado last week.

Local & State, News, Religion and Values

Mainers gather in Portland to pray for peace in Ukraine

by Dennis Hoey February 27, 2022February 27, 2022

About 40 people attended a vigil Sunday afternoon at St. Luke’s Cathedral, while others watched via livestream video.

Arts & Entertainment, Uncategorized

Entertainers, writers of color honored at NAACP Image Awards

by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. February 26, 2022

LOS ANGELES — Samuel L. Jackson along with Prince Harry and Meghan are some of the individuals being recognized at the NAACP Image Awards Saturday night. Netflix enters with a leading 52 nominations, led by the film “The Harder They Fall,” at the 53rd annual awards, to be televised Saturday at 8 p.m. Jackson will […]