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In 2 shows coming to a close, charming wall sculptures and a loose take on mentorship

by Jorge S. Arango May 26, 2024May 24, 2024

‘Kitty Wales: Drift’ is on a view at Speedwell Contemporary until Saturday, and ‘Generations’ is up for a couple weeks at Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Jack McMorrow’s Maine mystery-solving days are numbered

by Ray Routhier May 26, 2024May 27, 2024

Author and former Maine newspaper reporter Gerry Boyle has decided to end his Jack McMorrow series after 31 years and 14 books. The last one, ‘Hard Line,’ goes on sale June 11.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Rapper Sean Kingston, his mother arrested on fraud charges after SWAT raid at his South Florida home

by Shira Moolten and Angie DiMichele May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

Both Kingston and his mother have been named in previous lawsuits stemming from allegations of unpaid goods and services, court records show.

Animals, Arts & Entertainment

Palm Dog: Kodi, star of ‘Dog on Trial,’ is top dog of Cannes

by LOUISE DIXON May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

The Palm Dog awards aren’t officially a part of the Cannes Film Festival, but do honor the canines who appear in the festival’s films.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, known for ‘Super Size Me,’ dies at 53

by MARK KENNEDY May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

Spurlock died Thursday in New York from complications of cancer, according to a statement issued Friday by his family.

Arts & Entertainment

Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, dies at 58 after slipping in shower

by Alex McCann May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

As a founding member of the pop-rock band, Colin played on the band’s first 3 records.

Arts & Entertainment

Actor Matthew Perry’s death under investigation

by Lynley Price May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Authorities are trying to determine why the ‘Friends’ star died with so much ketamine in his system.

Arts & Entertainment

Graceland not for sale, Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough says in lawsuit

by ADRIAN SAINZ May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Naussany Investments and Private Lending claims Lisa Marie Presley used the famous estate as collateral for a loan and the property would be sold to the highest bidder.