Back down home, somewhere on the Mississippi River on the Arkansas state line, is where the very young writer/director Jeff Nichols (“Shotgun Stories,” “Take Shelter”) grew up — and it’s obvious.
May 2013
BOOKS: Fears drive the satirical ‘Odds Against Tomorrow’
Mitchell Zukor is a disaster waiting to happen — and waiting for disasters to happen to himself and the rest of us.
BOOKS: ‘Montaro Caine’ Poitier makes novel debut
Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier’s first novel, “Montaro Caine,” is a corporate thriller that veers into science fiction as it follows a beleaguered New York CEO on an unexpected quest to secure two mysterious coins that may hold significant scientific and commercial value.
Final span of Memorial Bridge to arrive next month
The Piscataqua River will be closed to maritime traffic from June 10 to June 15 while the span is put in place.
Police arrest Maine couple, seize oxycodone, cash
A search of their Lewiston apartment reportedly yields $20,000 in cash and 471 oxycodone pills with a street value of up to $20,000.
Maine-linked man found dead after boat crash
Vincent J. Bartolomeo, 65, was recovered in 28 feet of water Thursday after a two-boat crash on West Grand Lake.
Maine AG to speak at observance for fallen officers
Today’s event honors the 83 law enforcement officers who’ve died in the line of duty in Maine.
Maine tidal power unit on cover of Popular Science
The magazine issue focuses on five technologies that could help the nation reach energy independence.
Maine suspect arrested in death of NYC girl
Twenty-year-old Christian Ferdinand, of Limestone was arrested Thursday on a second-degree murder charge.