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Germany begins to return Benin Bronzes taken from Africa 120 years ago

by GEIR MOULSON Associated Press July 1, 2022

The artifacts, many dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, were mostly looted and ended up spread far and wide.

by Steve Feeney June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

The Studio Artists program will repeat its performance of ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ on Friday.

The track is a cover of a ’70s classic.

See folk duo Schooner Fare perform with the Portland Symphony Orchestra at Old Orchard Beach on Saturday.

by Associated Press June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

In a public service announcement posted to YouTube, the beloved ‘Sesame Street’ star talked with his dad about what it was like to get the shot.

by TOM HAYS, BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

The disgraced R&B superstar sexually abused young fans, including some who were just children, in a systematic scheme that went on for decades.

by Associated Press June 28, 2022

Directing has lost its luster, says Allen, who nevertheless is planning to make his next movie later this year.

by Christi Carras Tribune News Service June 28, 2022

The Grammy nominee was among several musicians who protested the Supreme Court’s actions this weekend in front of a live crowd.

by Steve Feeney June 28, 2022July 3, 2022

The play by Aristophanes opens the Theater at Monmouth’s season.

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press June 27, 2022

Baz Luhrmann’s biopic opens above expectations and brings out large numbers of older moviegoers.