Some 20,000 U.S. citizens and residents were expected to take part in this year’s hajj.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Willie Nelson cancels tour, cites ‘breathing problem’
He was due to perform at Farm Aid with John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Neil Young and Bonnie Raitt on Sept. 21.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Art foundation asks state to investigate management of Robert Indiana estate
A lawyer for the Morgan Art Foundation is accusing the estate of squandering the late artist’s money and legacy.
Posted inLife & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘The Farewell’
Autobiographical film a ‘true lie’ family gathering, Devine writes.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, On Music Lucky Clark
Lucky Clark On Music: The Allman Betts Band
Devon Allman talks about the band’s upcoming Westbrook concert.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
New Michael Moore-backed documentary tackles alternative energy
‘Planet of the Humans’ questions the common wisdom about electric cars, solar panels, windmills and the like.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Photos: See Cirque du Soleil in practice – and on ice
The show, called ‘Crystal,’ runs through Sunday at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Emmy Awards won’t have a host this year
Fox Entertainment’s CEO said going hostless allows more time to salute departing shows, including “Game of Thrones.”
Posted inAnimals, Maine
Video: Motorists make way for 45 ducklings to cross 5-lane Maine road
Route 111 in Biddeford came to a standstill during the morning commute to allow the procession to pass.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News, Outdoors
Piping plovers fledge record number of chicks in Maine
The number of nesting pairs on the state’s beaches also set a record, but wildlife officials say protections remain critical for the endangered shorebirds.