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A Cheverus grad wrote the script. Anna Kendrick made sure ‘Woman of the Hour’ got made.

by Ray Routhier October 11, 2024October 12, 2024

The movie, written by Scarborough native Ian McDonald and coming out next week on Netflix, is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala and his appearance on a TV game show. Kendrick, who is originally from Portland, stars and directs.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Milton shutdown

by MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Some Halloween special events won’t be offered and they won’t necessarily be fully functioning Friday, but the public is welcome back, the parks said in statements.

Animals

Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons

by BECKY BOHRER Associated Press October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

She told deputies she started feeding a family of raccoons decades ago and it was fine until about six weeks earlier, when the number showing up went from a handful to around 100.

Arts & Entertainment

May trial date set for ‘Diddy’ to face sex trafficking charges

by LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

Sean Combs, 54, has pleaded not guilty to charges lodged against him last month.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Leaf peepers come for the dramatic tree colors on mountainsides

by Tom Atwell October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

In your own garden, plenty of shrubs can provide their own fall show.

Animals

Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest winner finishes ahead of the bear that killed her cub

by MARK THIESSEN Associated Press October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

We have a winner in Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News

Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches

by MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

The closures tempered expectations for some tourists while the impending storm raised some anxiety in others.

Movie Review J.P. Devine

Series Review: New ‘Matlock’ has nothing to do with the late Andy Griffith’s old ‘Matlock’

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Well, there she is again — Kathy Bates. You remember Kathy? Of course you do. She made us hold our breath when she tied up the late James Caan and broke almost every bone in his body in “Misery.” Kathy has been around charming us in “A Family Affair,” scaring us in “American Horror Story,” […]