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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Another ‘Empire’ actor arrested, but on traffic offense
Bryshere Gray, who plays a younger brother of Jussie Smollett’s character on the TV show, was pulled over because a temporary license plate didn’t match the 2014 Rolls Royce he was driving, Chicago police say.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine writers – and a librarian – bring home book awards
The Maine Literary Awards honors recently retired Bangor Public Library director Barbara McDade.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Four competing to design artwork for Portland’s 1st roundabout
The Portland Public Art Committee will present the concepts at a public meeting Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Rapper T.I. and Atlanta church work to end mass imprisonment
Ebenezer Baptist Church, once attended by the late Martin Luther King Jr., is hosting a three-day conference to help communities fight the rising prison industrial complex.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Not all single-use plates, forks and spoons are created equal
When you are throwing a large party that requires disposable dishware, choose carefully.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Hollywood’s sequel factory churns out worrisome duds this summer
Box office results indicate fans are getting pickier about the glut of reboots that studios have force-fed moviegoers for years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Uncategorized
Exhibit explores how a vision blossomed into Haystack center of craft
The Portland Museum of Art blockbuster tells the school’s early story, providing the context for its continued success and influence.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Despite the cold, wet spring, your gardens may be right as rain
Many shrubs that blossom in the spring have liked all the rain, and consider this: You don’t have to constantly drag hoses around the yard.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Notre Dame celebrates first Mass since devastating fire
Only about 30 people were allowed inside and were required to wear hard-hats as the cathedral remains in a ‘fragile’ state.