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Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Portland author Richard Russo’s ‘Straight Man’ on track to become a TV series

by Ray Routhier April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

Bob Odenkirk of ‘Better Call Saul’ has been cast to star in the series, being developed for the AMC cable network.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows

by Aimsel Ponti April 7, 2022April 1, 2022

Tickets for Guster’s On the Ocean weekend in August go on sale Friday at noon.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Bobby Rydell, ’60s teen idol and ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ star, dies at 79

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press April 6, 2022

Along with James Darren, Fabian and Frankie Avalon, Rydell was among a wave of wholesome teen idols who emerged after Elvis Presley and before the rise of the Beatles.

Arts & Entertainment

Director of ‘Drive My Car’ surprised by Oscar, popularity

by MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press April 5, 2022

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s story of grief, connection and recovery won an Academy Award for best international feature film.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, News

Portland’s King Kyote eliminated from ‘American Song Contest’

by Dennis Hoey April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

The singer and songwriter missed out on making the TV show’s semifinals when three other contestants selected by viewers joined a musician chosen by the judges.