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Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it

by MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer May 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Password sharing is estimated to cost streaming services several billion dollars a year in lost revenue.

Maine, News, Religion and Values

Three generations celebrate Eid al-Fitr at home in Cape Elizabeth

by Kelley Bouchard May 13, 2021May 14, 2021

The Shir family gathered Thursday to practice their Muslim faith at a celebration of the end of Ramadan.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports

Summer concerts planned, Sea Dogs increase capacity as state drops distance requirement

by Ray Routhier May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Gov. Mills announced Thursday that no physical distancing will be required at outdoor venues as of May 24, opening possibilities for summer entertainment.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Rock legend Alice Cooper to auction off Andy Warhol artwork

by Associated Press May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

A gallery in Arizona estimates that ‘Little Electric Chair’ could fetch anywhere from $2.5 million to $4.5 million.

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Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

‘American Idol’ contestant exits show amid controversy

by Associated Press May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

A video circulated of Caleb Kennedy, 16, sitting next to someone wearing what appears to be a Ku Klux Klan hood.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Maine

Waterville Opera House director stepping down after 4 years

by Staff Report Morning Sentinel May 13, 2021May 14, 2021

Tamsen Brooke Warner is expected to leave the post next Thursday to become finance and operations manager at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle.

Arts & Entertainment

At 88, artist in New Hampshire finishes year of pandemic ‘daily doodles’

by HOLLY RAMER Associated Press May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

A year ago Tuesday, Robert Seaman started working about 6 hours a day on his intricate, fanciful illustrations in his 1-room apartment at the Maplewood Assisted Living facility in Westmoreland.