To get the most out of southern Maine’s biggest summer party, you should eat clams, see the shucking contest and get a photo with Steamer, among other things.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine has long been a destination for international artists. Under Trump, some are staying away.
Artists, festivals and presenters are feeling the effects of the president’s policies on immigration enforcement, travel bans and sexual orientation.
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Maine’s roller skating scene gets a leg (and some wheels) up from social media
Online videos of roller skaters at Westbrook’s Happy Wheels have gone viral recently. They’re working to attract younger people to the activity and sport.
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Documentary film tells Maine sailor’s tale of surviving 76 days in a life raft
’76 Days Adrift,’ a documentary about Steven Callahan’s time in a life raft after his sailboat sank in 1982, will screen at the Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.
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‘The Bear’ stars come to homes in Maine for a break from Chicago
Oliver Platt, who plays Uncle Jimmy on the show, dines often on North Haven, while Abby Elliott, who plays Sugar, has long come to a family home at Cundys Harbor in Harpswell.
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‘The thrill of a lifetime’: What was competing on ‘Jeopardy!’ like for Maine man?
Jason Singer’s run on the show came to an end on Thursday night’s episode, but he will fondly remember the journey of joining his wife as a champion.
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Outdoor sculptures are emerging all over Maine
New exhibitions are popping up across the state, including ‘One Less Traveled’ in Cumberland.
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Why we’re still watching ‘North Woods Law’ | Column
The reality show hasn’t featured Maine game wardens since 2016 but remains a go-to on streaming services for Mainers of all ages.
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This Maine husband and wife have now both won ‘Jeopardy!’ Who are they?
Jason Singer, a former Press Herald reporter and editor, won Tuesday’s episode of the ABC game show. His wife, Susan McMillan, is a past winner too.
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The 10 movies you shouldn’t miss at the Maine International Film Festival
Now in its 28th year, the Maine International Film Festival in Waterville will include a wide variety of feature films, shorts, restored classics and international movies.