Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Richard Ford and Monica Wood are among those who shared their favorite books of the year.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMovie Review J.P. Devine
What film to screen again? — ‘Love Actually’
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.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Hallmark Christmas movies love Maine
At least 8 of the popular films have Maine-set stories, including this year’s ‘A Novel Noel.’
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Suzie the bear, longtime Maine Wildlife Park resident, dies at 30
‘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.
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See 6 works of art that enlighten the darkest days of the year
From moonscapes to jars of colorful sand, these pieces can speak to the season.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Air plants come from the tropics, but with the right care can be houseplants here
There are more than 550 species of air plants, so named because they take nourishment from the air and don’t need soil to grow.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
David Mallett, iconic Maine singer-songwriter, dies at 73
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.
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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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.
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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.