The big surprise here is the performance of his co-star, Robert Duvall, who was nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for his role as a tough but beloved local judge.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
Federal court denies Bangor church’s request for injunction in tuition lawsuit
Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, is challenging the stipulation in Maine’s Human Rights Act that prohibits schools receiving state funding from discriminating based on gender identity, sexual orientation and religion.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Disney set to invest up to $17 billion in Florida parks
Approval of a new development agreement could result in the company investing millions into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Phillip-Michael Scales talks about upcoming opening for Keb’ Mo’
This week’s artist, Phillip-Michael Scales, has a connection to a gentleman I worked with a couple of times over his illustrious career: the late, great B.B. King. The legendary bluesman was a close friend to Scales’ aunt and he even called the young man “nephew.” I learned this when I got the press release that […]
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
She’s the world’s most expensive cow, and part of Brazil’s plan to put beef on everyone’s plate
Viatina-19 is worth $4 million and weighs twice as much as an average adult of her breed. She is the product of years of efforts to raise meatier cattle.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sports
Muhammad Ali’s childhood home for sale in Kentucky after being converted into museum
The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house in Louisville – along with 2 neighboring properties – is on the market for $1.5 million.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Things to Do
‘American Idol’ singer Julia Gagnon releases more Maine tour dates
It starts with a Portland show on June 30, and she’ll be bringing in fellow ‘Idol’ contestants along the way.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Pat Sajak will bid farewell to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ this week. He’s ‘surprisingly OK’ with it
Sajak announced his retirement last June, writing on X (formerly Twitter) that the current season would be his last. His last show is Friday.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer by planting perennial fruit and vegetables
Plant once, but harvest for years. More food, less effort.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Do urban farms make a difference when it comes to feeding city dwellers?
We lack the data to answer the question. But urban gardens and farms have educational and cultural value.