Smollett is charged with 16 counts of disorderly conduct in connection with allegedly staging an attack on himself and lying to police.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lucky Clark on Music: Ed DesJardins
Ed DesJardins and Katie Daggett to perform March 18 at Slates in Hallowell
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Now You See the Sky’ and ‘Bad News Travels Fast’
It is a rare book that makes the reader so uncomfortable that it is hard to read, but even harder to put down.
Upcoming Howard Stern book already a bestseller
The shock jock hasn’t published a book in more than 20 years.
Trump on #FakeMelania conspiracy theories: Not funny
Fake images of Melania are popping up on the internet.
Maine painter with uncertain prognosis going on mission to Mount Everest
Henry Isaacs won’t let his health stop him from making the painting of a lifetime.
Not just roadkill: Some states say it makes sense to let residents use the animals
Between 1 million and 2 million large animals are hit by vehicles every year in the United States.
Jussie Smollett backs bid to have cameras in courtroom
The ‘Empire’ actor’s lawyers say having cameras would help protect him from misinformation.
‘Leaving Neverland’ becomes a favorite at HBO
The first half of the four-hour program has been seen by 3.67 million people.
Maine lawmakers aim to balance safety, Amish beliefs with buggy bill
The growing number of Amish communities in central and northern Maine has increased concerns about car-buggy collisions, prompting the proposal for mandatory reflectors or lights.