The legendary metal singer, who died Tuesday at 76, performed several times in Portland over the years.
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Ozzy Osbourne, godfather of heavy metal who led Black Sabbath, dies
The singer died Tuesday at age 76 just weeks after giving a farewell show.
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How the movie ‘Clueless’ bucked the trope of the rich mean girl
Director Amy Heckerling’s delightful skewering of social hierarchies and material excess is part of what makes ‘Clueless,’ which turns 30 this week, a brilliant and enduring adaptation.
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In ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ Christopher McDonald will still eat you for breakfast
Adam Sandler’s unlikely golf champ Happy Gilmore is back — and so is Christopher McDonald’s Shooter McGavin, one of the sports movies’ finest villains.
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Andre 3000 drops out of Portland’s Back Cove Festival, replaced with The Roots
Organizers of the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival, scheduled for Aug. 2-3 at Payson Park, announced the change Monday.
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Cape Elizabeth blooms during 2025 garden tour
Meet the gardeners of 4 lawns that were open to visitors this past Saturday.
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6 events in Maine this week include Maine Renaissance Faire, Festival of Nations, a twist on Sherlock Holmes
See the a cappella opera ‘Svadba’ in Portland. Alternative rock band Live plays in Bangor with Collective Soul.
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On OpSail 2000’s 25th anniversary, see sails fill Casco Bay
Thousands attended the three-day gathering of tall ships on Portland’s waterfront from July 28-30, 2000.
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11 Maine waterfalls to explore, from Portland to Baxter State Park
Some other popular destinations include Grafton Notch State Park, Moxie Falls and Angel Falls.
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Singer-songwriter Graham Nash to play 2 sold-out shows in Arundel
Nash penned many hits as a member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies.