Maine native singer-songwriter reaches personal plateau in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Megan Thee Stallion op-ed calls for respecting Black women
The rapper’s piece was published in the New York Times shortly before Tory Lanez had his first court hearing on charges that he shot her this summer.
Children’s Museum and Theatre won’t reopen on Free Street
The institution’s longtime home closed in March because of the pandemic. Its new Thompson’s Point location is poised to open in the spring.
Killer Mike to earn Change Maker Award at Billboard Awards
Grammy-winning rapper and social-political activist Killer Mike will receive the first Billboard Change Maker Award on Wednesday.
As Election Day nears, Taylor Swift and A-list artists finally rally behind Biden
In the home stretch of the campaign, A-list artists like Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift have come around to full-throated endorsements of Biden.
Maine musicians find ways to get by but worry about winter
They’ve turned their homes into concert venues, rented themselves out for shows, played for tips online and dipped into savings to keep their careers alive during the pandemic.
Rockport carver tackles David and that other guy, Goliath
Jon Moro will unveil his sculptures at an event Sunday.
Wave of ‘Nutcracker’ cancellations hits dance companies hard
This year, the pandemic has canceled performances of the Christmas classic, eliminating a major and reliable source of revenue for dance companies already reeling financially after the shutdown of their industry.
Garden cleanup means chores and decisions
Feed and shelter wild animals? Or clean up the mess in the perennial garden? Each approach has advantages and disadvantages.
Green Plate Special: Report from a beekeeper’s first summer
Lessons learned: heed bee warnings or get stung, and drought is tough on bees.