The Vatican secretary of state imposes a new vaccine mandate on staff.
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New Year’s Eve in Times Square still on, with smaller crowd
Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000, and attendees must show proof of vaccination and wear a mask.
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Joan Didion, peerless prose stylist, dies at 87
Joan Didion, the revered author and essayist whose provocative social commentary and detached, methodical literary voice made her a uniquely clear-eyed critic of a uniquely turbulent time, has died.
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Maine writer donates $15,000 to reading program that welcomes immigrants
National Book Award-winning author Phillip Hoose gives the money to I’m Your Neighbor Books, a Portland-based nonprofit.
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Congressional panel investigates deadly Astroworld concert
Ten people were killed in the crowd surge, about 300 were treated at the site and 25 were taken to hospitals.
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Court officials edge closer to dividing Prince’s estate
The specific number hasn’t been disclosed but it could be more than $100 million.
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Rachel Eckroth talks about upcoming Portland concert, her latest album ‘The Garden’
A musical chameleon is coming to Maine for a special show at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 in Sun Tiki Studios at 375 Forest Ave. in Portland (info@SunTikiStudios.com). Rachel Eckroth is a pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger, band leader, and sideman with 20 albums (as a leader or co-leader) under her belt, the latest […]
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YouTube TV restores access to Disney after dispute resolved
Viewers can resume watching networks such as ESPN, FX, National Geographic and local ABC stations.
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Talent agency drops Chris Noth after 3rd woman accuses him of sexual assault
The reputation of ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘Sex in the City’ actor’ is taking a hit.
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Heather Pierson talks about her love for ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
As this, the most wonderful time of the year, rolls around once more I find myself gravitating to one of my favorite genres: Christmas music … and one of the most heartwarming pieces of seasonal bliss for me is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” I vividly remember sitting in the living room with my parents and […]