The president’s announcement that he had tested positive COVID-19 was just the latest in a wild week of news that included a contentious debate, revelations about his taxes and the nomination of a new Supreme Court justice.
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J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Léon: The Professional’
What sets this thriller drama apart from the usual slapdash “Kill and Maim” American pieces, is the relationship between the assassin and the child, J.P. Devine writes.
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In Robert Indiana legal saga, the artist’s estate wins a round
The late artist’s attorney and caretaker won’t be held responsible for deleted emails.
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Authorities use pear to lure escaped emu that is moving to Maine
The bird, which can run fast and become aggressive, was roaming the streets of Haverhill, Mass.
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Lucky Clark On Music: Pete Kilpatrick
Maine’s own singer-songwriter talks about new skills, silver linings during pandemic, release of new album online.
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First Berlin film fest chief had significant Nazi-era role
Alfred Bauer, who led the ‘Berlinale’ from 1951 to 1976, helped the German film system function during the Nazi dictatorship and later covered up his role, a study concludes.
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Moose finally captured in South Portland after 2 days on the lam
Biologists say the young bull, which was spotted in Scarborough Monday and attracted onlookers to SMCC before it was tranquilized Wednesday evening, was likely looking for a mate.
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‘I Am Woman’ singer Helen Reddy, ’70s pop icon, dies at 78
The Australian-born singer scored an enduring hit with her feminist anthem ‘I Am Woman.’
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Gabrielle Union, NBC settle dispute over racism allegations
The actress says she believes she was fired from ‘America’s Got Talent’ because she asked the network to respond to an environment that tolerated racist jokes.
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Live Music Lineup: Two live local shows and a weekend-long stream from Colorado
Catch Junco and GoldenOak in person and stream a weekend of shows from The Infamous Stringdusters.