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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Maine Humanities Council accepting applications for coronavirus relief
Up to $7,500 is available, and the deadline for nonprofits to apply is May 15.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Zoos turn to social media to delight, raise money amid virus
The pandemic has jeopardized zoos worldwide that rely on ticket sales and have been forced to close.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
New ‘Star Wars’ projects from Taika Waititi and Leslye Headland are on the way
Waititi directed the first-season finale of “The Mandalorian” and voiced the bounty hunter turned nanny droid IG-11.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Reflecting the times, acts pen songs about quarantine life
Musicians include Bono, Pitbull and Bon Jovi.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Prince guitar, McCartney Beatles lyrics come up for auction
The auction June 19 and 20 in Beverly Hills and online will include a 1984 blue “cloud” guitar custom-made for Prince that he played in his prime period just after “Purple Rain.”
Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Sopranos’ star Joe Pantoliano struck by car while walking
The impact left him with a gash on his head and other injuries.
Posted inReligion and Values
‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.’
Faced with COVID-19 restrictions, a priest uses a novel method to conduct services in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Religion and Values
At drive-up church service, Waterville pastor urges stability, kindness during pandemic
Centerpoint Community Church on West River Road holds its first drive-up service Sunday, at which the Rev. Craig Riportella asks parishioners to practice compassion and kindness, not division and anger.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Nurseries and florists gear up for the expected Mother’s Day surge
Curbside pickup, one-way aisles and simply spreading out are among the ways they’ll tackle any crowds.