The North Atlantic Blues Festival is this weekend in Rockland.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Indie Film: Portland’s Longfellow Books a stop on filmed tour of indie bookstores
‘The Bookstour’ visits 50 brick-and-mortar retail havens for bibliophiles in a bid to raise awareness about the importance of supporting them.
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Joey Chestnut wins Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest
The champ gobbles down 76 hot dogs in 10 minutes, topping by one wiener his own world record set last year.
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In wake of abuse allegations, endurance of ‘American Pie’ singer leaves a bitter taste
As his classic tune turns 50, Camden’s Don McLean defies a damaged reputation, dismissing his family’s accusations and continuing to profit from a beloved song.
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A disappearing Mi’kmaq art form, porcupine quillwork gets renewed attention
The Abbe Museum is showing items from its collection and the work of artisans determined to keep the tradition alive.
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Museum fetes 200 years of cartoon canines
The world’s largest cartoon museum is commemorating two centuries of dogs in comic strips, editorial cartoons, comic books and animation.
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‘Jeopardy!’ appearance fulfills Warren woman’s lifelong dream
Nanci Skinner, who works at the Shaw’s supermarket in Rockland, took big risks and rallied from third to first in Friday night’s episode, but lost when she missed the ‘Final Jeopardy!’ question.
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Meghan McCain says she’s quitting ‘The View’ in late July
The 36-year-old commentator is usually the only conservative voice among the cast of five women on the ABC talk show.
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Judge denies Britney Spears’ attempt to have her father removed as conservator
The judge denied the request without prejudice, according to Variety, meaning the singer can file new motions to have her father removed.
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Portland’s new poet laureate connects writing to mental wellness
Maya Williams will be inaugurated in a Zoom ceremony Thursday evening.