The eight-part 16-plus-hour docu-series ‘Country Music’ will air in September.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Jewish Film Festival is widening its scope and its audience
The festival begins Saturday in Portland and is screening films in six communities through March 17.
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It’s time to re-evaluate Michael Jackson, say accusers
HBO’s controversial documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’ begins airing Sunday.
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U.S. churches in turmoil over sex abuse, LGBT policy
There’s rising concern that the crises will boost the ranks of young people disillusioned by organized religion.
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Rocker Jerry Lee Lewis suffers stroke
The 83-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is expected to make a full recovery.
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Priest under siege in battle over Venezuela’s political soul
The conflict underscores the critical role played by the Catholic Church in Venezuela.
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New restaurant from Palace Diner owner to open in May
Grilled beef tongue and chicken schnitzel will be on the menu.
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Composer Andre Previn, winner of 4 Academy Awards, dies at 89
He later abandoned Hollywood for a career as a classical conductor.
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Westbrook grandmother trying to complete Oceans Seven swim
Pat Gallant-Charette, a member of the Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame, is hoping to become the oldest woman to swim across the Cook Strait in New Zealand.
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Black Tie Co. in Portland wins Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off
The event, which raises money for Preble Street, marks the beginning of Maine Restaurant Week.