He began as a Maine TV news reporter in 1979 and has been co-anchor of the station’s main newscasts since 1989. His last day is Dec. 9.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Taylor Swift demand overwhelms Ticketmaster, leaving fans waiting for hours
Millions of Swift fans descended on Ticketmaster early Tuesday to jostle for spots at “Eras,” her first tour in four years and as many albums.
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Mormon church voices support for same-sex marriage law
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Did not end well’: New Pence book details split with Trump
‘As the days wore on, it was becoming clear that there would be a real cost to me politically when I presided over the certification of the 2020 election.’
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Budd Friedman, Improv founder who built a comedy empire, dies at 90
He pioneered the modern comedy club, opening venues in New York and Los Angeles that fostered the careers of Jay Leno, Richard Pryor, Adam Sandler and others.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Beyoncé ties Grammy record after leading nominations with 9
She is the most decorated woman in the award show’s history with 28 wins.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine native Amy Allen nominated for new songwriter Grammy
The 2010 Waynflete graduate, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated Tuesday for songwriter of the year. The Grammy Awards will be broadcast live Feb. 5 on CBS.
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Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says
Grammy-winning musician’s manager said, ‘it will take a lot more than ALS to silence this icon.’
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Jay Leno hospitalized after suffering ‘serious burns’ from car fire
People magazine reported on Sunday that Leno, 72, canceled an appearance at a financial conference in Las Vegas that evening because of a ‘serious medical emergency.’
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John Aniston, ‘Days of Our Lives’ star, dead at 89, daughter Jennifer Aniston announces
Aniston appeared on dozens of series and films throughout an acting career that began in the early 1960s, including roles on popular shows.