Most film critics claim Mervyn LeRoy’s 1949 Technicolor production as the very best, but modern reviewers take umbrage at that claim and have given Greta Gerwig’s 2019 offering a big hug.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Lucky Clark On Music: Dana Colley
Mainer helps keep spirit of Morphine alive and well with Jan. 11 show at Bayside Bowl in Portland.
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Posted inBooks, Lewiston-Auburn
New book brings more attention to Lewiston’s Somali community
Cynthia Anderson’s “Home Now” offers a portrait of a city coping with an influx of immigrants and discovering in the process a path to a brighter future.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Nation & World
T.S. Eliot’s letters to muse will be unveiled after 60 years
Students, researchers and scholars can read the correspondence at Princeton University Library starting Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: New life for old Anjon’s site; diner gets 2nd Food Network visit
In other news, a speakeasy arcade/bar opens, Gray says goodbye to Cole Farms, and check out what cookbooks your friends and neighbors are checking out.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture
Hi dogo: 2 new breeds recognized by American Kennel Club
A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Italian restaurant moving into former Anjon’s location in Scarborough
Cobblestone Grille, a small Italian restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, will re-open in a new spot – on Route 1 – and with a new name.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Sonny Mehta, visionary head of Alfred A. Knopf, dies at 77
Mehta raised one of the book world’s top imprints to new heights through prize-winning literature by Toni Morrison, among others.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Decade of dramatic change leaves Portland facing challenges
Maine’s largest city established a national reputation as a destination while becoming a political trend-setter and a hotbed of economic development. But with it came growing pains.
Posted inLife & Culture
‘Present Laughter’ to be broadcast live from London the Waterville Opera House Jan. 5
The production is directed by Matthew Warchus.