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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
In ‘Dinosaurs,’ Lydia Millet mourns the burdens a rich man bears
In Millet’s first novel since the scathing ‘A Children’s Bible,’ a wealthy man walks from New York to Phoenix to find purpose in his sad life of ease.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Best-Sellers: ‘Lucy by the Sea,’ ‘The Personal Librarian’
The top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: See the effect of Judy Glickman Lauder’s influences in concurrent photo shows
While the Portland Museum of Art displays works from her collection, the Maine Jewish Museum is showing her own photographs.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Supreme Court ruling on religious schools has broader impact in Maine
A special exception in state law already allows the use of taxpayer funds to send students to private schools, extending the reach of the Supreme Court’s decision.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
George Carlin’s talent manager now guards the comedian’s legacy from Maine
Jerry Hamza of Grand Lake Stream managed Carlin for more than 30 years and helped produce the Emmy-winning film ‘George Carlin’s American Dream.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Famed children’s illustrators draw for a crowd on last day of Maine Lit Fest
Two famous Maine authors/illustrators, Scott Nash and Chris Van Dusen, face off – or draw off – in an event before fans Saturday in Monument Square.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Harvey Weinstein goes on trial in LA, where he once reigned
Five years after women’s stories about him made the #MeToo movement explode, Harvey Weinstein is going on trial in Los Angeles, where he once was king of the Oscars
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
‘Fake heiress’ Anna Sorokin released to house arrest, fights deportation
Sorokin, whose exploits inspired a Netflix series, has been released from immigration custody into home confinement.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Review: Comedian Taylor Tomlinson has charm matched with a devilishly sharp wit
Local comedy fans quickly snapped up all the tickets after they learned that Tomlinson would be appearing at Portland’s State Theatre.