The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance gave out the annual awards Thursday at a ceremony in Rockport.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Lucasfilm head says women in ‘Star Wars’ ‘struggle’ due to ‘male dominated’ fandom
New series ‘The Acolyte’ has already come under fire from certain corners of the internet for its increased focus on the inclusion of women and people of color.
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Following Julia Gagnon’s win last year, Central Maine Idol kicks off Monday night
Gagnon won the Hallowell competition last year and went on to perform on ‘American Idol.’
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‘American Idol’ singer Julia Gagnon to perform at Gardiner’s Johnson Hall in July
Julia Gagnon, who made a strong showing on the latest season of ‘American Idol,’ will perform at Johnson Hall on July 26 and July 27.
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John Lennon’s ‘Help!’ guitar sells for more than $2.8 million at auction
The auction house said the selling price makes the guitar the fifth-most expensive guitar ever sold.
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Richmond rounds up bikes and volunteers for annual Bike Rodeo
The annual event, put on by the Richmond Police Department, ensures that local children learn how to safely ride their bikes and that they get a tune up for safe operation.
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‘Home Alone’ house on the market for $5.25 million
The house made famous by the Christmas film ‘Home Alone’ has hit the market for $5.25 million.
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Two new giant pandas are coming to Washington’s National Zoo from China
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has helped move the panda from ‘endangered’ to ‘vulnerable’ on the global list of species at risk of extinction.
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Actor Richard Dreyfuss reportedly targets women, LGBTQ community at ‘Jaws’ event
The Beverly, Mass., venue took full responsibility and in a statement said it didn’t ‘anticipate the direction of the conversation.’
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Vatican apologizes after Pope Francis is accused of using homophobic slur
The pope’s choice of words in a closed-door meeting with bishops appeared to run counter to his efforts to thaw the relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.