A former longtime resident of Little Cranberry Island, he wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books and was a prolific painter, illustrator, puppet-maker and stained-glass artist.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, New England
Jason Epstein, publishing editor and innovator, dead at 93
His ‘deepest food memories attach to Maine, where his grandparents had an old house, and to the cuisine of New England in general,’ a 2009 New York Times book review stated.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News
CNN exec’s ouster rattles prominent staff at pivotal time
It became clear Thursday that Zucker’s exit after nine years as CNN’s leader was anything but voluntary.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Dune,’ ‘The Power Of The Dog’ lead British film award nominations
Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga are among those up for acting awards in this year’s British Academy Film Awards.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Got Tix: Where to find concert tickets to upcoming shows
Catch metalcore act Killswitch Engage on Saturday at the State Theatre.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do
‘Munich: The Edge of War’ soft, dark and occasionally nail-biting espionage thriller
Every few years someone asks, “What ever happened to Jeremy Irons?” And then he pops up as Alfred in Zach Snyder’s “Batman” and “Justice League” as Scar in “The Lion King” and in the “House of Gucci,” where, with his usual charm and woolen suits, plays a son of the great Gucci. Irons is very […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
CNN president resigns over relationship with co-worker
The news was met with shock within CNN, where Jeff Zucker was well liked and known for running a tight ship.
Posted inOn Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do
Lonestar lead guitarist talks about band’s history, concert in Waterville
Frequent readers of these columns are probably well aware that I’m a huge fan of close vocal harmonies. It matters not what genre has them — folk, pop, classical, jazz, rock, metal, bluegrass or country — I love them all! And there’s a group in that last category that has some of the best in […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
ABC suspends Whoopi Goldberg from ‘The View’ for Holocaust race remarks
The suspension came a day after Goldberg’s comment during a discussion on ‘The View’ that race was not a factor in the Holocaust.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Maine Catholic diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests
Bishop Robert Deeley this month accepted the recommendation of a diocese review board that advises him on allegations of clergy sexual abuse against children.