The third installment in Ken Loach’s unofficial trilogy of films set in austerity-era northeastern England, “The Old Oak” looks at what happens when immigrant families from Syria arrive in an economically depressed former coal-mining town near Durham. Set in 2016 – the year many Syrian immigrants first came to Britain – and said to be […]
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Police investigating shooting outside Drake’s mansion
A security guard was severely wounded.
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Her ‘American Idol’ run has ended, but ‘it’s just the beginning’ for Julia Gagnon
The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
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Portland City Council delays vote on future of former Children’s Museum
More than 50 people spoke on both sides of the issue at a meeting Monday to decide whether the Portland Museum of Art can raze the former Children’s Museum as part of its expansion plans.
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With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here’s how
‘Where That Came From,’ released Friday, is a rich acoustic ballad amplified by Travis’ immediately recognizable, soulful vocal tone.
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Review: ‘Angels in America’ takes intimate look at unraveling relationships
Portland Stage and Dramatic Rep are jointly producing the acclaimed play in two parts. The second will be staged in the fall.
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Oscar winner Chris Cooper talks movies, past and future
Cooper won a supporting actor Oscar for ‘Adaptation.’ He’ll be a guest at this year’s Bates Film Festival, running May 14-19.
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Stay in the know about shows with Music Network of Maine on Facebook
The page is constantly being updated with posts about performances across the state.
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GoldenOak, Gary Clark Jr. and other tickets on sale
See singer-songwriter Lydia Luce in Portland on Thursday.
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This year’s Bates Film Festival reunites old Hollywood friends
Among the special guests are director John Sayles and Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper. Screenings and other events, scheduled for May 14-19 and all free, will take place in Lewiston and Portland.