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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
America’s 1st canine movie star was this collie from Maine
Trained on a farm Down East, Jean the Vitagraph Dog starred in some 25 silent films, one of which is being shown around the state this month.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Now’s the time to prune your shrubs and small trees
In March, the plants are still dormant, the weather isn’t (usually) too bad, and you have an unobstructed view of the branches.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Worries over virus prompt changes in many worship services
They include a decision by numerous Catholic dioceses to suspend the serving of wine during Communion.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Vatican confirms first coronavirus case as pope recovers from cold
The city-state’s health clinic, which is used by Vatican employees and their families, is shuttered for sanitizing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Maine Authors, Morning Sentinel, News
Opening night of statewide film festival draws crowd in Waterville
Thursday’s event included a screening of the 1945 film “Leave Her to Heaven” and a discussion with Tim Williams, the grandson of Ben Ames Williams who authored the 1944 novel the film was based on.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
SXSW, other entertainment events worldwide cancelled on coronavirus fears
Movie releases, film festivals, concerts and other events involving public crowds and international travel have taken a hit.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Nashville musicians to hold concert for tornado relief
Sheryl Crow, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, Dan Auerbach and others will stage a benefit event Monday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Publisher cancels release of Woody Allen memoir
The announcement follows days of criticism focused on allegations that the movie director sexually abused his daughter Dylan Farrow.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to Tennessee tornado relief
Deadly storms ravaged counties in middle Tennessee this week, including in Nashville.