Maine author adapting his novel set in Waterville for Netflix
Ron Currie is adapting his 2025 novel ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ for Netflix. A prequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed,’ will be released July 7.
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Theater at Monmouth cancels summer season
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Live Nation no longer involved in Portland music venue
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