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Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Matlock’ actor, dies at 66

by Associated Press November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Gilyard began his career in the 1980s with roles on several popular TV shows.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

‘Strange World’ is beautiful to look at, but not much below the surface

by Kristen Page-Kirby Special To The Washington Post November 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Animation is a genre that often carries with it an assumption of excellence. Part of it is audiences get fewer animated films per year compared with live-action counterparts, but part of it is because of artistic, emotional and commercial successes like “Up,” the Toy Story series, this year’s “Turning Red” and the rest of the […]

Arts & Entertainment

HBO to air Nancy Pelosi documentary by daughter Alexandra

by Associated Press November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

The film will arrive 3 weeks before Pelosi’s tenure as House speaker ends and Republicans assume control over the House of Representatives.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Business, Maine

Maine author Monica Wood supports strike at HarperCollins, refuses to work on forthcoming novel

by Eric Russell November 28, 2022November 29, 2022

The Portland writer is represented by a publisher owned by HarperCollins, which is facing mounting pressure from unionized workers, including her editor, who walked off the job on Nov. 10.