Ted Williams’ daughter attends the 37th annual event for the first time as a judge in the recipe contest.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts and entertainment news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bladesmiths strike the iron while it’s hot
At the New England School of Metalwork’s symposium in Auburn, experienced and inexperienced smiths gather to learn and teach the tricks of the craft.
Novelist David Baldacci donates $1 million to Mark Twain home
The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, Conn., says the gift is expected to support new initiatives including writing programs and more appearances by authors.
Ed Sheeran confirms he’s married to longtime girlfriend
The British singer-songwriter says he and Cherry Seaborn wed before Christmas.
R. Kelly facing sweeping new federal sex crime charges
He and members of his entourage are accused of recruiting women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity with the R&B singer and paying them to cover up his crimes.
Violin collector fears that huge collection must be split up
David Bromberg says a deal to sell his massive collection of historic violins to the Library of Congress has fallen through.
Gay square dancers add new spin to centuries-old dance style
Gay square dance clubs add new spin to a centuries-old dance style
Judge approves new Weinstein legal team led by #MeToo critic
A judge has given Harvey Weinstein the green light to shake up his defense team yet again.
Taylor Swift shakes off drama with fun concert performance
The pop star headlines Amazon Music’s Prime Day Concert in New York City.
James Holzhauer, ‘Jeopardy!’ champion, returns for a rematch
The rematch will pit Holzhauer, a professional gambler, against Emma Boettcher, the librarian who ended his 32-game winning streak.