With his long hair and bell-bottomed slacks and counterculture songs influenced by Bob Dylan, he represented a new breed of country songwriters along with such peers as Willie Nelson, John Prine and Tom T. Hall.
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‘Billions’ star herds sheep over a London bridge as part of a quirky tradition
The actor has driven a flock of sheep across the River Thames in homage to a centuries-old tradition.
On Music: Transatlantic folk duo Sons of Town Hall talk about upcoming Portland debut
A folk duo that not only sings but also acts out a mythic back story that will transport the audience at One Longfellow Square across time and space.
At a pivotal time for the Maine Arts Commission, new leader offers promise
The agency’s new executive director started her job in August with 30-plus years of experience at the intersection of arts and government.
The wedding marsh: Lana Del Rey reportedly marries alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene
It’s the first marriage for Del Rey and second for Dufrene.
Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
His declaration that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses in November incenses some religious leaders.
Auburn filmmaker on a mission to introduce Maine’s lumberjills to the world
Auburn native Breanna Wing wants “Axe Women: The Modern Lumberjill” to chronicle women’s relationship with the timber industry, from wartime lumber-cutting to modern competitive shows.
Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation and remained in demand even in her later years.
How Elizabeth Strout came to bring 3 beloved characters together in ‘Tell Me Everything’
When the author realized Olive Kitteridge, Lucy Barton and Bob Burgess from her previous books were all living in Crosby, Maine, she knew they had to meet.
Movie based on Maine author’s ‘Wild Robot’ hits theaters Friday
The DreamWorks animated film ‘The Wild Robot,’ based on the children’s novel by Midcoast author Peter Brown and starring Lupita Nyong’o, is opening nationwide.