An activist says former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s court appearance in a sex abuse case marks a new phase in the global struggle to hold clerics accountable.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pandemic once again disrupts plans for Jewish High Holy Days
Temple Beth El in Augusta will require masks inside the synagogue, but workers have erected a big tent in the yard for an outdoor service on Sept. 7.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Ashley Bryan to receive award from Farnsworth
The Maine in America Award is awarded for outstanding contribution to Maine’s role in American art.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
ABBA back after 40 years with new album, virtual stage show
A virtual version of the band will begin a series of concerts in London on May 27.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do
‘The Chair’ isn’t perfect, it’s edgy, and sometimes a soggy sandwich of drama and soft comedy
It’s like jelly beans when I was 8, and M&Ms, and then popcorn and Pringles. My sister said to me over and over, “Don’t you want to save some for later?” No, I’ve never learned to “save some for later.” Today, with the advent of streaming, this trip down memory lane brings me to Sandra […]
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Elton John pairs with Nicki, Miley, more on new album
‘The Lockdown Sessions,’ a collection of 16 songs, will be released on Oct. 22.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Neil deGrasse Tyson convinces anti-vaxxer to get vaccinated, encourages more science lessons
Tyson, who frequently promotes the value of science and education, says vaccine hesitancy could be a result of a flawed education system.
Posted inOn Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Comedian Juston McKinney to perform Sept. 11 at The ELM
Every so often I get the opportunity to chat with a comedian, which is always fun. Such is the case with a conversation I had recently with one Juston McKinney, who will be appearing at The ELM in Waterville on Sept. 11. I reached him at his home in Newmarket, New Hampshire, and after the […]
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Mike Richards is out as producer of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’
The move came days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments.
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Pat Pepin to team up with Denny Breau for free show Sept. 8 in Belgrade
This week, I’m bring you an update of Pat Pepin, one of Maine’s venerable performers who’s humor, sax skills and singing has delighted audiences for many years. She recently appeared as part of the Johnson Hall’s Waterfront Concert Series and that alerted me that Pepin was out performing once more, so I decided to reconnect […]