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Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Portland cancels annual Fourth of July celebration

by Ray Routhier May 14, 2020May 15, 2020

City officials cited continued COVID-19 rules against large gatherings and budget issues.

Arts & Entertainment

Beckett Cypher, 21-year-old son of Melissa Etheridge, dies

by Associated Press May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Etheridge released a statement saying opioid addiction was behind Cypher’s death.

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Arts & Entertainment, Books

Virtual promotion in store for new ‘Hunger Games’ novel

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

In normal times, the prequel to the ‘Hunger Games’ series by Suzanne Collins would be an occasion for bookstore parties and other group gatherings.

Animals, Maine, News

Police warn residents after black bear roams Portland neighborhood

by Gillian Graham May 14, 2020May 15, 2020

It was spotted Wednesday evening and Thursday morning in Riverton, prompting police to remind residents to steer clear if they see one and remove sources of food.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

With movie theaters closed, a spot at the drive-in is a hot ticket

by Ray Routhier May 14, 2020May 14, 2020

Outdoor movies will start showing at 4 Maine drive-ins this week and some are already sold out, with people eager for their first out-of-the-house entertainment in 2 months.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Nation & World

Hillary Clinton pays tribute to late CEO of Simon & Schuster

by Associated Press May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Stephen King, Bob Woodward and Rachel Kushner also offer tributes to Carolyn Reidy, who died Tuesday at age 71.

Arts & Entertainment

Prince concert from Purple Rain Tour will be streamed for free starting Thursday

by Jon Bream Star Tribune (Minneapolis) May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Prince & the Revolution drummer Bobby Z will talk about the tour in a live Q&A with Andrea Swensson, a host and writer at Minnesota Public Radio’s The Current.