In ‘Cold Spell,” writer Todd R. Nelson writes with humor and imagination about his experiences in his adopted state.
Life & Culture
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Bestsellers: ‘The Frozen River,’ ‘The Wager’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books from Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Deep Water: ‘Three Robins,’ by Kenneth Rosen
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
New ‘Peanuts’ special will finally let Franklin sit by white friends
Many who commented on the Franklin special’s trailer said they considered the reimagined version to be a win, especially during Black History Month.
Homeless man leaves puppies at North Carolina shelter with heart-tugging note
The anonymous writer apologized for leaving the dogs and explained that he couldn’t afford to care for them.
Controversial podcast host Joe Rogan signs new multiyear deal with Spotify
Over the years, Rogan has developed a huge audience for his long, wide-ranging interviews with a variety of guests, including comedians, athletes, scientists and conspiracy theorists.
A painting by René Magritte may fetch $64 million at an auction marking a century of surrealism
The painting includes several of the Belgian artist’s signature motifs, including a bowler-hatted man and fluffy white clouds on a blue sky.
Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky,’ ‘Predator’ and ‘Happy Gilmore,’ dies at 76
His manager said Weathers died Thursday. His family issued a statement saying he died ‘peacefully in his sleep.’
These are their stories: Sam Waterston to leave ‘Law & Order’ after 400 episodes
Tony Goldwyn, who starred in ‘Scandal’ and the 1990 film ‘Ghost,’ has been cast as the new district attorney.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities
Phil predicts more winter far more often than he sees an early spring, with an accuracy rate at about 40%.