The man who stole the slippers pleaded guilty in October to theft of a major artwork.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Greater Portland Landmarks sues city to prevent demolition of Free Street building
The preservation nonprofit is seeking to overturn a City Council vote in May that allows the Portland Museum of Art to demolish the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine.
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Posted inPolitics, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Proponents said the measure is not solely religious, but that it has historical significance.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Life & Culture, Movie Review J.P. Devine
Movie Review: ‘Thelma’ is a warm, sweet, summer bouquet of joy, J.P. Devine writes
“Thelma” opens Friday, June 21, at the Maine Film Center in Waterville.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on crowd control and safety measures for those attending the annual 5-day pilgrimage, but the sheer number of participants makes ensuring their safety difficult.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Gerry Criscenzo talks about Bob Seger tribute band’s return to Madison June 28
Live Bullet is scheduled to perform on June 28 at the Somerset Abbey.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons
The 10-time Grammy winner was released without bond later Tuesday morning after being arraigned in Sag Harbor.
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Ralph Lauren goes with basic blue jeans for Team USA’s opening Olympic ceremony uniforms
Ralph Lauren, which unveiled Tuesday its ninth turn creating Olympic parade looks for the Americans, is billing the pairing of snappy tailored navy blazers and jeans as ‘unexpected’ yet classic.
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‘The Outsiders’ wins best musical, ‘Stereophonic’ best play as women make strides at Tony Awards
The musical based on the beloved S. E. Hinton book is about rival gangs of haves and have-nots in 1960s Oklahoma. The win meant Angelina Jolie, a producer, landed her first Tony, too.
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Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Fourteen pilgrims from Jordan died from sunstroke, and a spokesman for the Saudi Health Ministry said more than 2,760 pilgrims suffered from sunstroke and heat stress Sunday alone.