Strawberry-centric events are happening this weekend in Cape Elizabeth, Cornish and South Berwick.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Augusta sculptor allows public to watch creative process in Hallowell
Sculptor Jon Doody set up shop at Stevens Commons last month to start a summer-long project to carve a sturgeon from a one-ton block of Hallowell granite.
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Mural of Portland Harbor by activist artist is saved, but it needs a home
The Southern Maine Democratic Socialists of America is storing the 6-by-12-foot piece and hoping to place it where all the people can see it.
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Kids, are you in search of a fast-paced, lighthearted and rollicking romp?
The book-length cartoon ‘Max & the Midknights’ – Lincoln Peirce’s latest – has got you covered.
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Campers flock to Litchfield Fairgrounds for Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
From tents in livestock stalls to 40-foot campers, festival-goers are preparing for a weekend full of music and community fun.
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Unheard song from Queen frontman Freddie Mercury released
‘Time Waits for No One’ was originally recorded in 1986 for the concept album of the musical ‘Time’ with musician Dave Clark.
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‘Jeopardy!’ champ Holzhauer a winner in TV ratings, too
An estimated 14.5 million people watched him on June 3, when the professional gambler from Las Vegas lost for first time after 32 consecutive wins and $2,464,216 in prize money.
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Opera Maine severs ties with conductor accused of sexual harassment
Stephen Lord, who was to conduct Opera Maine’s ‘The Magic Flute’ in July, resigned from 2 other opera companies this week after a Minnesota newspaper reported that he used his position to request sexual favors.
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Another ‘Empire’ actor arrested, but on traffic offense
Bryshere Gray, who plays a younger brother of Jussie Smollett’s character on the TV show, was pulled over because a temporary license plate didn’t match the 2014 Rolls Royce he was driving, Chicago police say.
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Maine writers – and a librarian – bring home book awards
The Maine Literary Awards honors recently retired Bangor Public Library director Barbara McDade.