Police arrested a suspect but say they don’t have a motive for the attack on Rick Allen.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine poet and author Richard Blanco receives a National Humanities Medal
Blanco and others were honored by President Biden during a ceremony at the White House.
‘Ted Lasso’ cast visits White House, promotes mental health care
Soccer coach Ted Lasso is coming to the White House – in the form of Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis.
Taylor Swift kicks off U.S. Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium
Having not toured for her previous three albums, this concert series is intended to play catchup by providing the live debut of many of those songs.
‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ stumbles with $30.5 million debut
The “Shazam!” sequel fell short of its modest expectations and earned a place on the very low end of modern DC comics movie launches.
Maine Gardener: Preventing pollution should be top of mind when making yardscaping plans
Supporting native insects is another important consideration.
Green Plate Special: For plant-based meats to truly make a difference, they must be locally sourced
Tofu and tempeh made in Maine with soybeans from local farms are the best options for environmental benefit.
Book review: A boy goes on a quest through mysterious realms to atone for his mother’s fatal mistake
In ‘Osmo Unknown and the Eightpenny Woods,’ writer Catherynne M. Valente’s sense of place is imaginative and gripping.
Pope promotes ‘humanitarian corridors’ for migrants
Families from Syria, Afghanistan, Rwanda and Ukraine meet with the pontiff in the Vatican auditorium.
Novel set in Damariscotta could become basis for Hulu series
‘The Midcoast’ author Adam White, who grew up in Damariscotta, said the series is being developed for the streaming service but has not gotten final approval.