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Arts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Maine

Nick Stanley, a Maine music fan who inspired musicians, dies at 43

by Ray Routhier March 31, 2022April 1, 2022

The Farmington man, who was bedridden by a health condition, became known for hosting musicians at his home and for showing people how to make the most out of life. He died Wednesday.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

$18 million art center, a cornerstone of downtown Waterville’s rebirth, takes shape

by Amy Calder March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

The Paul J. Schupf Art Center at 93 Main St. is expected to open in early December, with art galleries, cinema and teaching space and a cafe.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

Portland Museum of Art settles with laid-off employees

by Eric Russell March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

The 14 former gallery ambassadors had filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board and most will receive a one-time payment of $2,000.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Press Play: Listen to ‘Painted Lady’ by Gina Alibrio

by Aimsel Ponti March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

Alibrio will be celebrating the song’s release with Model Airplane on Friday night.

Arts & Entertainment, Do This

Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows

by Aimsel Ponti March 31, 2022March 24, 2022

Feel good vibrations from The Beach Boys on Friday in Portland.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slapping Rock

by JAKE COYLE Associated Press March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

The academy’s board of governors met Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the actor for violations against the group’s standards of conduct.