Citing health issues and a desire to travel, she said her last day on air will be Feb. 28.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
More than 40 potential jurors dismissed at Harvey Weinstein’s trial
More than one-third of the 120 potential jurors raised their hands when asked if they already believed that Weinstein, 67, was guilty of sexual abuse.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Five movies emerge at head of Oscar race after producers, directors guild nominations
An unusually busy day in a truncated awards season for Hollywood leaves five films at the head of the Oscar pack
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift, Janet Mock to be honored by GLAAD
Swift has supported the Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on sex, gender or sexual orientation. Mock, a writer and director on “Pose,” also wrote a book about her life as a transgender woman.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Alex Trebek to Rep. John Lewis: Let’s survive cancer in 2020
Both the “Jeopardy” host and the congressman are fighting pancreatic cancer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Adrien Brody to star in Stephen King series
The Academy Award-winning actor will portray a ship’s captain in the 10-episode series.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Joker,’ ‘Parasite,’ ‘1917,’ ‘Little Women’ land Writers Guild nominations
Sam Mendes’ World War I tale “1917” followed up its big night at the Golden Globes with a nomination for best screenplay from the Writers Guild.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tom Hanks goes from laughter to tears accepting Globe award
Elton John and Bernie Taupin win their first Golden Globe, and Awkwafina makes history with her award for lead actress in a movie comedy/musical.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Beans are good for the planet, but can be tiresome to eat
The solution? Next time you cook, play hide-and-seek with the legumes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Read catalogs to preview the coming gardening season
What’s in and what’s out? Prepare to bid farewell to Iona Petit Pois and say hello to cover cropping.