Maine poet and author Richard Blanco receives a National Humanities Medal

Blanco and others were honored by President Biden during a ceremony at the White House.

‘Ted Lasso’ cast visits White House, promotes mental health care

Soccer coach Ted Lasso is coming to the White House – in the form of Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis.

Taylor Swift kicks off U.S. Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium

Having not toured for her previous three albums, this concert series is intended to play catchup by providing the live debut of many of those songs.

‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ stumbles with $30.5 million debut

The “Shazam!” sequel fell short of its modest expectations and earned a place on the very low end of modern DC comics movie launches.

Book review: A boy goes on a quest through mysterious realms to atone for his mother’s fatal mistake

In 'Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods,' writer Catherynne M. Valente's sense of place is imaginative and gripping.

Novel set in Damariscotta could become basis for Hulu series

'The Midcoast' author Adam White, who grew up in Damariscotta, said the series is being developed for the streaming service but has not gotten final approval.

Jim Gordon, rock drummer who killed mother, dies at 77

‘What You Won’t Do for Love’ singer Bobby Caldwell dies

Caldwell songs were widely sampled by hip-hop artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Common, Lil Nas X and Chance the Rapper.

Why TikTok’s security risks keep raising fears

China is accusing the U.S. of spreading disinformation amid reports the Biden administration is calling for TikTok's Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the company.

Stephen Sondheim’s last musical finds a New York City stage

The show, based on the films 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie' and 'The Exterminating Angel,' will begin performances this September.