More than $2 million will be returned to the Star of Hope foundation.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
French fashion icon Thierry Mugler, who dressed Madonna, Lady Gaga, dies
Mugler, who launched his brand in 1973, became known for his architectural style, defined by broad shoulders and a tiny waist.
Face the Music: Air Supply’s Graham Russell still has plenty of love for their hits
The ’80s soft rock duo is playing a show Feb. 6 at the State Theatre.
Live Music Lineup: Bluegrass, folk, Americana and a local tribute to Allman Brothers
Greensky Bluegrass hit the State Theatre stage on Thursday.
Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88
The band’s hits included “Walk, Don’t Run,” and the theme song for “Hawaii Five-O.”
Spider-Man’ comes back swinging, takes No. 1 from ‘Scream’
After spending one weekend in second place, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” proved it still had some fight left
Walls of affordable housing developments beautified by work of Maine artists
The Maine Art Collective, a group of local artists, has partnered with Community Housing of Maine to install original pieces at housing complexes for seniors and disabled adults in Portland and Hallowell.
Maine libraries’ most-borrowed books in 2021
The top check-outs within the Minerva consortium of 60 libraries and from the Portland Public Library.
Last year, Mainers looked to their libraries for answers and escapism
Lists of the most-borrowed books of 2021 include tales of struggle, hope and humor, as well as local authors.
Orchestra fighting stigma of mental illness marks 10 years
The classical music organization will celebrate with a free performance in Boston on Sunday.