National Spelling Bee will have fewer participants next year
The move comes just months after the most recent been ended with an 8-way tie because they ran out of words to spell.
-
Marie Fredriksson of Swedish pop duo Roxette dies at 61
Fredriksson was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2002.
-
Lizzo claps back with gratitude after twerking controversy
The singer-rapper has taken to Instagram in a nearly 9-minute-long livestream to address her exposure at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
More in A&E
-
Nation & World
Weinstein’s bail increased by $4 million because he disabled his ankle bracelet
-
Arts & Entertainment
‘Parasite,’ ‘Jojo Rabbit’ get a boost from Screen Actors Guild nominations
-
Nation & World
Nobel winner Handke not welcome in Sarajevo and Kosovo
-
Books
New York Public Library recognizes debut novel by UMF professor
-
Arts & Entertainment
Ogunquit museum taps former head of Maine Historical Society as interim director
-
Nation & World
Rapper was treated for opioids during police search of private plane
-
Arts Review
Feeling Scrooge-y? Get over it with ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Footlights
-
Arts Review
A perfect Buddy leads Lyric cast in ‘Elf – the Musical’
-
Arts & Entertainment
Face the Music: Hailing from the other Portland, Haley Heynderickx comes to Space
-
Arts & Entertainment
Led by ‘Marriage Story,’ Netflix dominates Golden Globe noms
-
Arts & Entertainment
Golden Globe nominations snub HBO’s ‘Watchmen,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ for ‘Succession’
-
Arts & Entertainment
Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Elton John, J. Lo up for Globes
-
Arts & Entertainment
Live Music Lineup: Blues, roots, Americana, jazz and classical on tap this weekend
-
Arts & Entertainment
Indie Film: USM student’s new short-film fest is not for the trite. Or the kids.
-
Arts & Entertainment
‘Frozen 2’ leads box office again; ‘Playmobil’ flops
-
Arts & Entertainment
Rapper Juice WRLD dies after medical emergency in Chicago
-
Arts & Entertainment
‘Sesame Street’ puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
-
Books
Thomas Edison’s brilliant life, told in reverse
-
Arts & Entertainment
Q&A: John Hodgman on fame and why he’s not faking it anymore
-
Books
In a 1915 Chicago amusement park, a teenage girl makes a terrifying discovery
-
Arts & Entertainment
Review: ‘The Two Popes,’ a buddy movie in vestments
-
Arts & Entertainment
Latest, largest-ever donation will help Haystack plan for climate’s threat to campus
-
Local & State
Society Notebook: MAMM students rock out to raise money
-
Arts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Perhaps This Is the Way My Life Will End,’ by Stuart Kestenbaum
-
Arts & Entertainment
In 15 years, the Telling Room has shaped a generation of young writers
-
Arts & Entertainment
Reality TV star Snooki says she’s quitting ‘Jersey Shore’
-
Arts & Entertainment
Sally Struthers leaves Ogunquit Playhouse’s ‘Annie’ after breaking leg in fall
-
Nation & World
Nobel laureate Peter Handke strikes out at journalists
-
Nation & World
Weinstein accused of misusing ankle monitor; $5M bail sought
-
Arts & Entertainment
Portland Museum of Art replaces Maine-focused biennial with an international triennial
-
Arts & Entertainment
Maine singer’s debut album lands on New York Times top 10 list
-
Arts & Entertainment
Guns N’ Roses, Maroon 5, Khaled part of pre-Super Bowl shows
-
Nation & World
Documentary filmmakers file suit challenging social media disclosure rule for visas
-
Arts & Entertainment
‘The Irishman,’ ‘Parasite,’ ‘Succession’ among American Film Institute honorees
-
Arts & Entertainment
New Orleans is home to mystical academy in new Marvel comic
-
Arts & Entertainment
Willie Nelson has given up smoking, but he’s still using pot
-
Arts & Entertainment
Lady Gaga to headline pre-Super Bowl concert in Miami
-
Business
Kid Rock’s Detroit eatery closing after singer’s profane rant about Oprah
-
Arts & Entertainment
Much anticipated Star Wars-based ride debuts at Disney World
