Fifty-eight people were killed when gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on concertgoers.
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Mainer who attended Burning Man says a little mud didn’t ruin Nevada festival for her
Brigid Rankowski, of Portland, says her time at the festival – where rain washed out the main road – was great and that she’d do it again.
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Ancient Roman bust seized from Massachusetts museum in looting probe
The bronze bust, believed to depict the daughter of an ancient Roman emperor, was turned over to New York authorities investigating antiquities stolen from Turkey.
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Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert
Partygoers stranded for days by a late summer storm were allowed to start leaving Monday afternoon after muddy roads dried up enough for travel.
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Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, best known for ubiquitous pop-rock hit ‘All Star,’ dies at 56
The singer died Monday morning from acute liver failure, the band’s manager said in a statement.
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Maine theaters put lots of laughs in their lineups this season
Portland Stage will debut a new play by Maine writer Monica Wood. Plus, romantic comedies and sharp satires will be on stages around the area.
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Live Music Lineup: Hear tunes from Scotland, Ireland and 18th century France this week
Heron Valley takes the stage on Saturday in Boothbay Harbor.
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Face the Music: Fresh off Newport Folk Festival, Dan Blakeslee releases ‘Road Hymns’
The Kennebunkport musician is also an accomplished artist.
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Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on
Aerosmith began its farewell ‘Peace Out’ tour Saturday in Philadelphia with a two-hour set spanning its voluminous catalog.
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‘Equalizer 3’ cleans up, while ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ score new records
According to studio estimates, the third installment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise has topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million