‘Blue Summer’ by Jim Nichols wins for fiction, and Kerri Asenault’s ‘Mill Town’ for nonfiction.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Usher: ‘Confessions’ sequel album coming out this year
Fans of Usher will not have to wait any longer for the sequel to his career-propelling 2004 album ‘Confessions.’
`School of Rock’ actor Kevin Clark killed in bike accident
Clark played drummer Freddy ‘Spazzy McGee’ Jones in the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, his only movie role.
‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ author Eric Carle dies at 91
Carle wrote and-or illustrated more than 75 books, and his signature illustrations were made by piecing together chiefly tissue paper that he had painted with various colors and textures.
Howard names College of Fine Arts for Chadwick Boseman
The acclaimed movie actor, an alumnus of the university in Washington, D.C., died in August at 43 of colon cancer.
Bill to incentivize movie production in Maine put on hold for further review
The Legislature has carried over the bill to the next session, but supporters believe the issues with it should have been addressed earlier.
Actor John Cena faces backlash in China over Taiwan comment
The professional wrestler referred to the self-governing democracy as a ‘country’ during an interview promoting his new film, ‘Fast & Furious 9.’
New Children’s Museum & Theatre at Thompson’s Point to open June 24
The new museum will initially limit its hours and capacity.
New Hampshire police issue arrest warrant for Marilyn Manson
Police say the rocker is wanted for a 2019 assault in Gilford that involved a videographer.
Jolie says judge in Pitt divorce won’t let children testify
In 2016, the actress filed for divorce ‘for the health of the family.’