The agency’s new executive director started her job in August with 30-plus years of experience at the intersection of arts and government.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
The wedding marsh: Lana Del Rey reportedly marries alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene
It’s the first marriage for Del Rey and second for Dufrene.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics, Religion and Values
Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
His declaration that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses in November incenses some religious leaders.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Auburn filmmaker on a mission to introduce Maine’s lumberjills to the world
Auburn native Breanna Wing wants “Axe Women: The Modern Lumberjill” to chronicle women’s relationship with the timber industry, from wartime lumber-cutting to modern competitive shows.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89
Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation and remained in demand even in her later years.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
How Elizabeth Strout came to bring 3 beloved characters together in ‘Tell Me Everything’
When the author realized Olive Kitteridge, Lucy Barton and Bob Burgess from her previous books were all living in Crosby, Maine, she knew they had to meet.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Movie based on Maine author’s ‘Wild Robot’ hits theaters Friday
The DreamWorks animated film ‘The Wild Robot,’ based on the children’s novel by Midcoast author Peter Brown and starring Lupita Nyong’o, is opening nationwide.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Hoda Kotb says she is leaving ‘Today’ early next year
Kotb has co-anchored the first 2 hours of ‘Today’ with Savannah Guthrie since 2018.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, Maine Gardener
Set up your garden for success next year by protecting the soil now
You can do so by planting cover crops, or mulching with items like grass clippings, compost or leaves.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Drag queen Pattie Gonia aims to give the climate movement a makeover with joy and laughter
In its second year at New York Climate Week, ‘Save Her! Environmental Drag Show’ has become a popular attraction.