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Kathy Griffin undergoing surgery for lung cancer

by Associated Press August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

The comedian says part of her left lung will be removed and doctors are optimistic about her recovery.

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Indie Film: Waldoboro filmmaker focuses on hometown, crowdfunding for new noir project

by Dennis Perkins August 2, 2021July 29, 2021

Lucas McNelly has already proven that hard work and know-how can compensate, somewhat, for a lack of financing.

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Actor puts on producer hat to stage play about male friendship

by Bob Keyes August 2, 2021July 29, 2021

Dave Register has long wanted to produce ‘The Aliens,’ and the time came during the pandemic.

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Live Music Lineup: Folk-pop duo and a jazz prodigy

by Aimsel Ponti August 2, 2021August 4, 2021

Catch shows this week from Oshima Brothers and Grace Kelly.

Arts & Entertainment

Lollapalooza drops DaBaby following homophobic remarks

by Timothy Bella and Sonia Rao The Washington Post August 1, 2021August 1, 2021

The decision came after the 29-year-old rapper directed comments against those in the LGBTQ community and people with HIV/AIDS during his set at a festival.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

With feelings of triumph and trepidation, Maine audiences return

by Bob Keyes August 1, 2021July 31, 2021

Fans enthusiastically welcome back live music to Portland, but many also worry their celebrations will be short-lived because of the latest coronavirus surge.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Review

A visceral account of a refugee’s desperation

by Ron Charles The Washington Post August 1, 2021July 27, 2021

Omar El Akkad’s novel about a Syrian boy’s panicked flight is a testament to the impossible predicament confronted by millions of people.

Arts & Entertainment, Review

‘Stillwater,’ with Matt Damon, is four movies in one, and only some of them work

by Ann Hornaday The Washington Post August 1, 2021July 28, 2021

In “Stillwater,” Matt Damon plays Bill Baker, an Oklahoma roughneck who works on oil rigs by day and prays before his fast-food dinner at night. Laconic and unsmiling, Bill has a lot on his mind, the substance and complexity of which is revealed with deliberate finesse in the course of a movie best described as […]