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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Collection spans the life of Maine poet Jeri Theriault
‘Self-Portrait as Homestead’ captures the loss of parents, marriage and more.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Star Wars’ actor Mark Hamill drops by White House for a visit
Hamill said Biden told him to call him ‘Joe,’ to which Hamill offered an alternative suggestion: ‘Can I call you Joe-bi-Wan Kenobi?’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Mick Jagger wades into politics, taking verbal jab at Louisiana state governor at performance
Gov. Jeff Landry clapped back, posting ‘You can’t always get what you want.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine
‘Northeaster,’ ‘Maine, A Love Story’ among finalists for Maine Literary Awards
The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Rockport on May 30.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
‘American Idol’ standout Julia Gagnon unites Mainers, from Cumberland to The County
The support of fans from Maine and around the country has helped propel Gagnon to the final seven contestants. She’ll next appear on the show Sunday.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Nation & World
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
Previous research has documented several species of great apes foraging for medicines in forests to heal themselves, but scientists hadn’t yet seen an animal treat itself in this way.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok after new licensing agreement struck
The artists include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Global film and TV production down 7% this year following Hollywood strikes, report says
Production has not rebounded as quickly or strongly as many had hoped.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Mary J. Blige enlists Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin and more for women’s summit in New York
The event starting May 10 will be hosted by comedian Jess Hilarious and podcaster Gia Peppers.