With a career spanning 4 decades, his songs were performed by artists like Pete Seeger, Emmylou Harris and John Denver and his ‘Garden Song’ became a folk standard.
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Posted inMovie Review J.P. Devine
Classic film ‘Meet me in St. Louis’ promises another Christmas
J.P. Devine recalls hearing Judy Garland’s “Have Your a Merry Little Christmas” for the first time.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State, New England Patriots, News, Sports
Maine artist designed shoes for the New England Patriots
Eamon White, a South Portland teacher, coach, graphic designer and shoe customizer, designed and hand-painted cleats and shoes for the Pats’ ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
The 10 best movies of the 21st century set in Maine — so far
With the help of some Maine movie experts, a list — and map — of notable movies set in the state.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Dusty attic treasures yield millions for some, disappointment for others
Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries says helping people sort gems from junk is ‘like a treasure hunt every day.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Cinematographer Alice Brooks and singer Meg Doherty both played behind-the-scenes roles in the 2024 musical, which is on track to be the biggest movie of the year.
Posted inMovie Review J.P. Devine
Series Review: ‘The Agency’ starts with an hour full of cliffhangers
Here’s your chance to pick up on Mr. Fassbender with “The Agency,” which has a truly, very slow first episode, J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Here’s what’s new in Maine gardening catalogs so you can place your orders now
A lime-green snack cucumber, disease-resistant corn and a Hungarian potato are among the new offerings.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Heirs of famous sled dog Togo could become the official state dog
On the 100th anniversary of Togo’s life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State
Maine loon count finds healthy population
The loon count takes place annually on the third Saturday in July – July 20 this year, when 1,624 volunteers turned out across 407 lakes.