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A portrait by Gustav Klimt has been sold for $32 million at an auction in Vienna

by Associated Press April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Klimt left the painting, with small parts unfinished, in his studio when he died of a stroke in early 1918.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Politics

Everything TikTok users need to know about a possible ban

by Shira Ovide, Tatum Hunter and Heather Kelly The Washington Post April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

What every TikTok user needs to know about a new potential ban of the viral-video app, including when it could disappear and how to save your data.

Arts & Entertainment

Chris Pratt takes heat over Ellwood house teardown

by Alexandra Del Rosario Tribune News Service April 23, 2024

The Marvel actor and Katharine Schwarzenegger could have given the house ‘some honor,’ the famed designer’s daughter says.

Maine, News, Religion and Values

In photos: Coming together for Passover prayers in Portland

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024

Chabad Lubavitch of Maine held a community Seder on Monday evening, offering a simple meal and prayers before the Seder began after sunset. About 30 people joined together to sing songs and to start the celebration of Passover, which commemorates the ancient Jews’ liberation from enslavement in Egypt. Chabad asked for donations for the meal. […]

Arts & Entertainment

Kevin Bacon dances back to ‘Footloose’ high school

by Associated Press April 22, 2024

The cult classic movie was filmed at the Utah school more than 40 years ago.

Arts & Entertainment

PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war

by HILLEL ITALIE Associated Press April 22, 2024

The cancellation comes as tensions over the war have spread throughout the country, from college campuses to political events to roadways.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon advances to top 10 on ‘American Idol’

by Grace Benninghoff April 22, 2024April 23, 2024

After advancing to the top 12 on Sunday, Gagnon sang ‘Something in the Orange’ by Zach Bryan on Monday night, earning a place in the top 10.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Sundays on the Boulevard to return this summer in Portland

by Grace Benninghoff April 22, 2024April 23, 2024

The city will close Baxter Boulevard to cars from Vannah Avenue to Catafalque Drive for the events every Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning May 5 and running through Sept. 29.