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Movie Review J.P. Devine

Computer revelation becomes a papal sword in ‘Conclave’

by J.P. Devine January 8, 2025January 7, 2025

Edward Berger’s tale moves slowly at first giving us time to meet the flock.

Movie Review J.P. Devine

‘High Potential’ is saved by Kaitlin Olson’s natural comic timing

by J.P. Devine January 1, 2025December 31, 2024

The storyline gives us Morgan Gillory, a struggling, cute, sort-of-young mom working part time as a cleaning lady deep in the Los Angeles police department homicide office.

Linda Lavin, Maine-raised actor who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87

by MARK KENNEDY December 30, 2024December 30, 2024

The Tony Award-winning stage actor, who became a working class icon as a waitress on the TV sitcom ‘Alice,’ has died at age 87.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Ignore the news, ignore the season. The garden can be lovely in winter

by Tom Atwell December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

Rhododendron shrubs, and even the tiny viola, may surprise and delight you in winter.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

The best books in 2024? These Mainers should know.

by Ray Routhier December 26, 2024December 31, 2024

Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Richard Ford and Monica Wood are among those who shared their favorite books of the year.

Movie Review J.P. Devine

What film to screen again? — ‘Love Actually’

by J.P. Devine December 23, 2024December 30, 2024

The film never won an Oscar and even got a few complaints, but that movie just made more than a few folks happy, J.P. Devine writes.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Hallmark Christmas movies love Maine

by Ray Routhier December 19, 2024December 22, 2024

At least 8 of the popular films have Maine-set stories, including this year’s ‘A Novel Noel.’

Animals, Life & Culture, Local & State

Suzie the bear, longtime Maine Wildlife Park resident, dies at 30

by Daniel Kool December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

‘Suzie wasn’t big for a black bear, but her bear boss attitude reminded her larger bear friends to respect their elders,’ the park said in its announcement.