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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Star Wars’ actor Adam Driver says he grew up in Klan territory
In an interview with USA Today, Driver says he remembers KKK rallies being held in his Indiana home town.
Madonna says her remarks on Aretha Franklin weren’t intended as a tribute
The pop icon is blasted online after an anecdote she gave Monday at an awards show focused more on herself than Franklin.
Grace restaurant building goes up for sale
But the current owner says she plans to keep the Portland restaurant open.
Maine Jewish Museum hires executive director with White House experience
Gary Barron served under several presidents, as well as on the board that oversees the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.
Lucky Dog brewery, distillery, tasting room coming to Kennebunkport area
The new brand will donate a percentage of its beverage proceeds to animal shelters.
Former co-owner of Zapoteca pleads guilty, pays restitution for bad checks
Thomas Bard pays more than $10,500 in restitution as well as a $1,000 fine, and serves 48 hours in jail, for the misdemeanor conviction.
‘Maine Calling’ coming to Augusta for live broadcast
The event caps off the second year of the Maine Humanities Council and Maine State Library’s Read ME program.
‘Everyday Maine’ photo exhibit at UMA celebrates state’s diversity
A new exhibition at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center in Augusta will feature work of 72 photographers.
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