Joshua Prager wants readers to rethink what they know about the landmark case.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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In ‘The Wonder Years’ and ‘Our Kind of People,’ Black characters grapple with their history
In turbulent times, some people instinctively sense in their bones that they’re living through history. Others – often children – realize it by observing history’s effects on those around them. Taking up the perspective of the latter was the key ingredient of the original “Wonder Years,” which ran from 1988 to 1993. Starring Fred Savage […]
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New collaborative space among Colby’s additions to Waterville arts scene
The Greene Block + Studios will house artist fellows, exhibits and performances.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Harry and Meghan visit U.N. amid world leaders’ meeting
The couple are set to press for vaccine equity during a star-studded, 24-hour concert later Saturday.
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Yale student’s winning run on ‘Jeopardy!’ makes history
Matt Amodio has netted more than $1 million in non-tournament play.
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Autopsy shows actor Michael K. Williams died of drug intoxication
Williams, known for playing Omar Little on ‘The Wire,’ had fentanyl, parafluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine in his system when he died Sept. 6, says New York City’s medical examiner.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Maine storyteller and radio host John McDonald facing medical challenges
His children have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help pay health care costs for McDonald, 77, who had heart surgery in March, suffered a bad fall last week and has experienced memory loss.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Harris’ ‘View’ appearance delayed as hosts test positive for COVID-19
The vice president was later interviewed remotely from a different room in the ABC studio in New York.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Complaint about Portland’s fees may give arcade owners a new game
The city’s arcade licensing fees are facing scrutiny in response to Dave Aceto’s Instagram post calling them ‘insulting as we try to bounce back from a pandemic.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Rashod Taylor wins Newman Prize from Maine Media Workshops
The $20,000 award recognizes a compelling new vision in photographic portraiture.