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Arts & Entertainment

‘Sgt. Pepper’s’ most popular British album in history

October 13, 2018October 13, 2018

The 1967 classic is a favorite based on physical sales, downloads and streams in the U.K.

MaineToday’s Aimsel Ponti receives music community leader award

by Leslie Bridgers October 12, 2018April 28, 2025

The Maine Academy of Modern Music gave out six Rock Stars in Our Communities awards at a ceremony Thursday.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, Politics

Kanye West makes an appearance at the White House

by CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

The president called the rapper ‘one smart cookie.’

Business, Life & Culture, Local & State

Summer concerts may move from Maine State Pier to Westbrook next year

by David Harry The Forecaster October 10, 2018October 11, 2018

Developers of the Rock Row project have plans that include an outdoor amphitheater. If it’s approved, two promoters have said they will move their shows from Portland’s waterfront to Westbrook.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Rescued violin making music again

by VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press October 9, 2018

A Stradivarius stolen from the late Roman Totenberg is now being played by a 18-year-old virtuoso at Juilliard.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump invites Kanye West to have lunch at White House

by Associated Press October 9, 2018October 9, 2018

The rapper has been a vocal supporter of the president, most recently during an appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live.’

Arts & Entertainment, Cops & Courts, Life & Culture

Prison sentence caps long downfall for rap mogul ‘Suge’ Knight

by Associated Press October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

Marion ‘Suge’ Knight is sentenced to 28 years for mowing down and killing a California businessman.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Son of late Beatles producer recalls stress of ‘White Album’

by Associated Press October 2, 2018October 2, 2018

Giles Martin, who is in charge of the 50th anniversary repackaging, says his father George Martin ‘liked things to be organized,’ something the album was not.