John Perna, 43, of Cedar Grove, N.J., pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of committing a violent crime in aid of racketeering activity.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Shackleton artifacts to be donated to U.K. museums
The National Heritage Memorial Fund says the sled will be donated to London’s National Maritime Museum, and the flag to Cambridge’s Scott Polar Research Institute.
Bridgton Hospital nurse to play violin in Carnegie Hall virtual concert
Sara Kapinos is among a dozen health care workers from across the country who will perform Thursday with the famed violinist Joshua Bell.
Tom Cruise insists on social distancing on set
He launches an expletive-laden rant at colleagues on the set of his latest ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie after he spotted two workers failing to abide by social distancing rules
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation forms book publisher with Random House
The rapper’s company says its books will be ‘at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature.’
J. Lo, Billy Porter to perform at ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
The performances will be live, but the event will be closed to the public.
Justin Bieber, U.K. health workers team up for charity song
They team up for a special version of his song ‘Holy’ in a bid to top the Christmas chart.
‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ and ‘Shrek’ among films to join National Film Registry
This year’s selection spans nearly 100 years and includes a record number of movies directed by women or filmmakers of color.
Maine plays a role in these holiday movies
Looking for a festive film? Choose one that stars a Mainer, is set in Maine or was filmed in the state.
Skowhegan-trained painter Hunt Slonem shows what he’s been up to since college
The New York artist says his schooling in Maine was critical to his career.