Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars,’ dies at 81

Arts & Entertainment

Published
August 13, 2016

Kenny Baker, who played R2-D2 in ‘Star Wars,’ dies at 81

The 3-foot 8-inch Englishman was the actor inside R2-D2's cylindrical costume.
Published
August 7, 2016

Gorham native Eric Saindon had a hand in ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ opening Friday

The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford and an animated, 22-foot-tall dragon named Elliot. It is a remake of a 1977 musical that was set in Maine.
Published
August 6, 2016

Phish drummer’s wife, business partner to reopen Lincolnville general store

The Main Street store, which has been vacant for several years, is being readied for a spring opening.
Published
August 4, 2016

Superman’s debut comic book sells for $956,000

It's one of about 100 copies of the 1938 edition known to exist.
Published
August 4, 2016

Stars turn out as Tony Bennett turns 90

The beloved singer celebrates his birthday at Rockefeller Plaza with Lady Gaga, John Travolta and others.
Published
August 3, 2016

Harry Connick Jr. to launch daytime show

'I felt like this would be an opportunity to do all the things I love to do under one roof,' he says.
Published
July 31, 2016

‘Game of Thrones’ set to end after Season 8

But a spinoff remains a possibility, though the network says there are no concrete plans.
Published
July 31, 2016

Kelly Ripa won’t reveal co-host preference

The 'Live!' host speaks at a fundraiser for ovarian cancer research.
Published
July 31, 2016

New Zealander Taika Waititi making directoral splash

Subjects that have drawn the rising writer, actor, director and comic include manhunts and life after vampire death.
Published
July 31, 2016

Signings, etc.: Joyce Lovely to speak at Belgrade library

She will will talk about her new memoir, 'Ice Cream, Gas Masks and God.'