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Arts & Entertainment, Books

Best-Sellers: ‘Fairy Tale,’ ‘The Coast of Maine’

October 23, 2022October 19, 2022

The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books in South Portland.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bedside table: True crime fans, this one is for you

October 23, 2022October 18, 2022

Book recommendations from readers.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

Art review: Similar techniques link shows from 2 artists – 1 emerging, 1 established

by Jorge S. Arango October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

Maine painter Tessa Greene O’Brien is showing her work at Buoy in Kittery, while new Portland gallery Dunes displays the paintings of young New York-based artist Jamie Chan.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

A new book about Stephen King promises a lot – and it delivers

by Michael Berry October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

In ‘Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences,’ Bev Vincent is at once curious, thorough, scholarly and lively.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News

Fashion label ends relationship with Ye after antisemitic posts

by Kim Bhasin and Angelina Rascouet Bloomberg October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

In recent weeks, Ye (Kanye West) has made controversial statements including antisemitic social media posts and has moved to cut ties with his corporate partners.

Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson to Be Honored at the 2023 MusiCares® Persons of the Year Gala

Arts & Entertainment

Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy named Grammy Awards MusiCares Persons of the Year

by George Varga The San Diego Union-Tribune October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

The glittery event takes place two days before the 2023 edition of the Grammy Awards are held.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

‘Ticket to Paradise’: Plot of Bali-set rom-com is skimpy as a bikini

by Pat Padua Special To The Washington Post October 20, 2022October 20, 2022

Though lacking in the script department, this cinematic wonderland delivers on one promise: escape, to a place of such natural beauty that the characters are forced to take stock of the important things in life.