Blaine Marston is expected to take home about $710,000 from his winnings after taxes.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Pope Francis equates violence against women to profaning God
He is pinning much of his hopes for a more peaceful world on women, saying they should be involved in decision-making.
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Fans upset by Kelly Marie Tran’s lack of screen time in ‘Rise of Skywalker’
Some accuse director J.J. Abrams of pandering to online trolls who infamously forced her off social media.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Student’s artwork with defaced Bible prompts complaint at USM
A member of a church group that rents space at the university has called the piece ‘inappropriate and repugnant,’ but USM says it falls under protected free speech.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Man charged after Picasso painting damaged in London gallery
Picasso’s ‘Bust Of A Woman’ was damaged at the Tate Modern gallery on Saturday.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture
Hi dogo: 2 new breeds recognized by American Kennel Club
A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Justin Bieber to launch docu-series on YouTube in January
YouTube announced Tuesday that the 10-episode ‘Justin Bieber: Seasons’ will debut Jan. 27.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Sonny Mehta, visionary head of Alfred A. Knopf, dies at 77
Mehta raised one of the book world’s top imprints to new heights through prize-winning literature by Toni Morrison, among others.
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Lifetime returns to R. Kelly with a new powerful series
‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning’ will air when the R&B superstar is behind bars.
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Monty Python collaborator Neil Innes dies at age 75
Innes created a Beatles parody group called the Rutles and frequently worked with the members of Monty Python.