Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says poems ‘elevate our soul.’
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Meet Pat Corrigan, Portland’s accidental muralist
From the five moons of Pluto at Mayo Street Arts to a leaf-covered tree design replacing the Greyhound bus station mural, you don’t have to walk far in the city to encounter Corrigan’s work.
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Maine author Cathie Pelletier seeks the cold, hard truth
After 12 novels, the Allagash-based author has developed a passion for narrative nonfiction and the research that goes with it. Her latest book, ‘Northeaster,’ follows the stories of a dozen or so people impacted by a huge Maine storm in 1952.
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Portland is getting its own Monopoly board, but competition for a spot is fierce
Game-maker Hasbro and partner Top Trumps USA are soliciting input for the latest community-themed version of the classic game, which is scheduled to be released in the fall.
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Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
He had a run of top 10 hits from the 1950s into the 21st century, and his music was heard everywhere from movie soundtracks and radios to home stereo systems and iPods.
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Disney to cut 7,000 jobs in Iger’s company ‘transformation’
Solid growth at its theme parks helps offset a tepid performance in its video streaming and movie business.
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Netflix steps up its effort to get paid for account sharing
Some version of the plan is expected to be introduced in the U.S. in the next few weeks.
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Several Mainers take home awards at Grammys
At least 4 Mainers won Grammy Awards Sunday during ceremonies in Los Angeles.
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Beyoncé breaks Grammys record, now most-decorated artist
Viola Davis also emerged from Sunday’s show an EGOT – a term for those who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
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Maine Cabin Master project puts local nonprofit in the spotlight
The Feb. 13 episode of the show will feature a clubhouse project on the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center’s Brunswick campus.