‘Island Zero,’ directed by Gerritsen’s son Josh Gerritsen, was filmed around Camden and Rockport.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
On 40th anniversary, Longfellow’s in Manchester eyes younger crop of gardeners
The greenhouse and gardening business will hold an open house this weekend to celebrate its 40th year in operation, as an increasing number of young gardeners have become interested in raising their own edible produce.
Robert Pirsig, author of ‘Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,’ dies in Maine at 88
The best-seller written by the South Berwick resident, which explores the thesis that quality is the basis of reality, has sold more than 5 million copies.
At the Chainsmokers’ Pittsburgh show, they misspelled the city’s name
The duo that includes Freeport native Drew Taggart gets some spelling advice following a Saturday night concert in Pittsburgh.
Maine poet is a finalist for international prize with work about husband’s dementia
Lee Sharkey and Al Bersbach of Portland will fly to Dublin this week for the prestigious Ballymaloe awards event.
Actress Erin Moran – Joanie in ‘Happy Days’ – dies at 56
She had TV and movie roles before turning 10, but never matched the success of the sitcom that ran from 1974-84.
Jewish film director from Norridgewock shines light on nationalist Zionism
Eric Axelman says his film “70 Years Across the Sea: American Jews and 21st Century Zionism” seeks to have Jews “re-examine what and how we’re being taught about Israel and trying to investigate what being Jewish means to us living in the 21st century.”
Doctor’s advice for a happier, healthier brain put to the test
In his latest book, “Eat Complete,” Dr. Drew Ramsey tells how to eat the right nutrients for mental and overall health.
Make a sculpture built for speed, then race it in Rockland
The race takes place in August, and anyone can enter.
Cousins Maine Lobster is coming home
Five years after the TV show ‘Shark Tank’ helped launch the business, it is opening its first Maine food truck.