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The buzziest films at Cannes so far — and one already causing arguments

by Jada Yuan Washington Post May 22, 2025May 20, 2025

Ari Aster’s political horror ‘Eddington’ is a love-hate affair that’s got people talking. ‘Sirât,’ ‘The Plague’ and others have garnered less qualified praise.

Morgan Wallen’s new album is stubbornly long. Live with it

by Chris Richards Washington Post May 22, 2025May 20, 2025

Wallen’s new album, ‘I’m the Problem,’ leans hard into the controversial country superstar’s ups and downs.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Review: The author of ‘American Dirt’ again considers the pain of displacement

by Leigh Haber Special to The Washington Post May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Jeanine Cummins draws on her Puerto Rican ancestry in ‘Speak to Me of Home.’

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Deep Water: ‘Naidic Episode,’ by Mavis Grail

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

KidsFirst benefit raises $50,000 for co-parenting education

by Amy Paradysz May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

More than 220 supporters of Scarborough-based nonprofit KidsFirst Center attended a Sugarbox benefit concert and auction May 8 at Aura in downtown Portland that raised $50,000 to continue providing co-parenting education to all Mainers, regardless of ability to pay. “This is our major annual fundraiser, and it supports our core curriculum of courses, our workshops […]

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Will federal funding cuts spell the end for history documentaries?

by Sonia Rao Washington Post May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

The NEH is among the most reliable sources of funding for history documentaries. DOGE-led grant terminations have filmmakers ‘living in a moment of crisis.’

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

The maybe-final ‘Mission: Impossible’ finds Cruise in control, again

by Ann Hornaday Washington Post May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

The franchise concludes with Tom Cruise at his usual full throttle. Now he can pull the mask off and reveal his true identity as an actor.

Health, Maine, News

New partnership saves Waterville walk-in clinic, primary care practices in Unity and Madison

by Hannah Kaufman May 21, 2025May 23, 2025

Northern Light Inland Hospital is set to close in June, but the clinic and primary care practices in Madison and Unity will continue under new providers.