The Augusta museum, which reopened on June 10, will be closed for the next few weeks.
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Lucky Clark On Music: Heather Pierson
The Conway, New Hampshire-based singer, songwriter, pianist encourages physical distancing and social strengthening.
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Maine cultural organizations receive CARES Act funding
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and the Monhegan Museum are among those receiving money from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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Saudi Arabia limits number of people for annual Hajj
The kingdom’s Hajj minister says they’re trying to keep the number around 1,000, a devastating blow to the millions of Muslims who intended on making the pilgrimage.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Bill Cosby appeal will test scope of #MeToo prosecutions
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will review two issues his team is appealing.
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One Longfellow Square raises $100,000 needed to stay open
The live performance space in Portland reached its fundraising goal in a little more than a week.
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Fey asks to pull ’30 Rock’ episodes that featured blackface
Four episodes of the comedy are being removed from circulation because they featured characters performing in blackface.
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‘Do the Right Thing’ now free to rent, as Spike Lee holds online discussion
Director Spike Lee will hold an online discussion on his 1989 film about racism, protests, police brutality and a New York neighborhood in turmoil.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
J.K. Rowling’s transgender comments push 4 authors to quit agency representing her
Rowling has a long history of controversial comments seen as transphobic.
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Tom Petty’s family files notice asking Trump to stop playing ‘I Won’t Back Down’ at rallies
Licensing agreements allow campaigns to use a vast array of songs.