The $63 million facility on the Portland campus, named for prolific songwriter Bob Crewe, will contain music practice rooms, performances spaces, an art gallery and classrooms.
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My Perfect Day: Julia Gagnon would hit the thrift store and the grocery store
The ‘American Idol’ contestant from Cumberland would also make a stop at Aroma Joe’s.
Maine artist’s ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ collection coming to Bates Mill
Maine artist Robert Shetterly’s renowned collection of portraits will be on display at the Bates Mill for a month, starting Nov. 15.
101 uses for post-election political signs #82
Ernie Anderson is an award-winning cartoonist and the creator of Anvil Falls — which has been running in the Sun Journal on Sundays since February 2023. He got his start in newsprint media in 2012, producing editorial cartoons and illustrations for the Sun Journal, and in 2014 and 2015 his cartoons took first place at […]
The Boy Scouts inspired Norman Rockwell. His works will now help pay survivors of abuse
Works from the Boy Scouts of America’s art collection will go up for auction to help compensate tens of thousands of people who were sexually abused while in scouting.
Liam Payne, former One Direction star, did not commit suicide, prosecutor says
An autopsy showed that he had multiple substances in his system at the time of his death.
Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming most nominated artist in show’s history
If Beyoncé wins album of the year, she’ll become the first Black woman to do so in the 21st century.
Maine native Amy Allen up for 4 Grammy awards
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for songwriter of the year, as well as in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
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Ernie Anderson is an award-winning cartoonist and the creator of Anvil Falls — which has been running in the Sun Journal on Sundays since February 2023. He got his start in newsprint media in 2012, producing editorial cartoons and illustrations for the Sun Journal, and in 2014 and 2015 his cartoons took first place at […]
New York Philharmonic fires 2 players after accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power
New York Magazine in April detailed allegations and Liang Wang and Matthew Muckey were placed on paid leave. They then sued the orchestra and the union.