The investigation into Smollett’s account of a racist, anti-gay attack takes a sharp turn as police announce the arrest of two black men.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture
Lawsuit claims religious discrimination
A Catholic mother says a foster agency told her she’s ‘not the right kind of Christian.’
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Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Cattle Drive’ and ‘Something About the House’
Ethan Wolfe releases the latest in his excellent string of westerns and Jane Harvey’s second novel doesn’t quite measure up to the first
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Art in Bloom exhibit offers taste of spring for winter-weary visitors
Hundreds attend Wednesday’s opening of the Portland Museum of Art exhibit, which runs through Sunday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Seven women accuse singer Ryan Adams of abuse
The singer-songwriter denies that he behaved inappropriately while offering career help.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News
Panera closes last of its pay-what-you-wish cafes
For obvious reasons, the venture was not seen as viable.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Crime, Nation & World, News
FTC sees spike in online scams using romance as tool to deceive
Such schemes accounted for more lost money than any other consumer fraud in 2018.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Opportunity, NASA’s record-setting Mars rover, is declared dead after 15 years
The enterprising robot uncovered signs that warm, liquid water had altered the planet’s ancient rocks – evidence that the conditions for life once existed on Mars.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Wired to win: Wire fox terrier is Westminster’s best in show
A dog from Brazil that’s won big in Europe becomes America’s top dog, beating out a crowd-pleasing longhaired dachshund and a popular Sussex spaniel.
