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‘Gilligan’s Island’ star Dawn Wells dies at 82; COVID-19 cited
The native of Reno, Nev., played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom.
Trebek’s last new ‘Jeopardy!’ episodes airing with a tribute
Trebek, who had been candid about his medical condition, worked up until 10 days before he died Nov. 8.
Queen Elizabeth’s daughter is hardest-working royal, again
Princess Anne wins the honor for at least the third year in a row, putting in a total of 167 days.
Maine foundation sells rights to catalog of legendary songwriter Bob Crewe
The songbook includes hits like ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ and ‘Lady Marmalade.’
Lucky Clark On Music: Ellis Paul
Maine born and bred folksinger-songwriter to ring in new year with a livestream show Jan. 1 via One Longfellow Square.
Famed French fashion designer Pierre Cardin dies at 98
Cardin’s name emblazoned hundreds of products, from accessories to home goods.
Rare camera obscura raised to roof of Children’s Museum & Theatre
The large periscopic camera will once again be available for public viewing when the museum and theater reopen this spring at a new location at Thompson’s Point in Portland.
Workers install 192 crystals on Times Square New Year’s ball
The ball is a 12-foot geodesic sphere covered with 2,688 crystal triangles of various sizes.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ debuts with pandemic-best $16.7 million
It’s a weak opening overall, but as best as can be expected given only 35% of theaters in the U.S. are open.