In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, and was best known for playing gangsters.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope apologizes for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada
The long-awaited apology opened Pope Francis’ weeklong ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 at box office with $44 million
The film got off to a strong start with $6.4 million from Thursday previews.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups
Indigenous groups are seeking more than just words, as they press for access to church archives, justice for the abusers, financial reparations and the return of Indigenous artifacts held by the Vatican Museums.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Flower power on the plate (and in the glass)
Use edible flowers to add whimsy, flavor, texture and dimension to your meals, fancy or not.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: In 1919, Boston’s North End experienced a disaster. It never should have happened
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Art review: 5 photographers, 5 approaches in Portland show
Maine Museum of Photographic Arts is displaying ‘Constructed & Found’ through Aug. 23.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Morgan Talty makes a riveting debut with this short story collection set in the Penobscot Reservation
The ‘achingly moving’ linked stories are narrated by a character named Dee, variously a child, tween, teen and adult.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Loft,’ by Janie J. Gendron
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist’s work moves from newspaper page to Ogunquit museum display
A retrospective of cartoons, as well as some oil paintings, from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Jim Morin is on display at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art through Oct. 31.