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France Cannes 2024 The Apprentice Red Carpet

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Politics

Controversial Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’ lands U.S. release date before Election Day

by Josh Rottenberg August 30, 2024August 31, 2024

Donald Trump’s campaign has slammed the movie, but the director says ‘It’s time to make movies political again.’

Arts & Entertainment, Election 2024, Nation & World, News

ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but his team says they have the OK

by MARK KENNEDY August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

The Swedish group joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs, including most recently Celine Dion and Beyoncé.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world

by HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and BRUCE SCHREINER August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.

Movie Review J.P. Devine

Movie Review: ‘The Big Lebowski’ is Bridges at his best

by Stacy Blanchet August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

“The Big Lebowski” is opening on the big screen at The Maine Film Center in Waterville on Aug. 30.

Arts & Entertainment

Oasis reunites for tour, ending band’s 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers’ feud

by DANICA KIRKA and MARIA SHERMAN August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

The Britpop band known for timeless hits like ‘Wonderwall’ and ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’ will tour the U.K. and Ireland in 2025.

Animals, Nation & World

Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs

by TASSANEE VEJPONGSA August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

A pack of 4-legged therapists that help calm airport travelers are getting a break of their own.

Arts & Entertainment

Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day

by KAITLYN HUAMANI August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

‘I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,’ said Carey.

Life & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark

On Music: Liam Purcell talks about Cane Mill Road upcoming performance

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

This has been an interesting year so far. I mean, I seem to be drawn to bluegrass acts, from the Kitchen Dwellers to Molly Tuttle and now a relative newcomer Liam Purcell and his band Cane Mill Road. Having checked out links to his music and his website I discovered that he is a young […]