Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Francis Lai, Oscar-winning ‘Love Story’ composer, dies at 86
Its song ‘Where Do I Begin?’ boasts household recognition even among those unfamiliar with the movie.
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Douglas Rain, who supplied HAL’s voice in ‘2001,’ dies at 90
The American Film Institute named the malevolent computer the 13th greatest movie villain of all time.
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Book about Waterville’s history to be launched Thursday
Author Earl H. Smith will read from “Water Village, the Story of Waterville, Maine,” in the Waterville Opera House, after a reception in the lobby of City Hall.
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Theater review: ‘Homer Bound’ full of Maine humor
The Marden’s Lady penned the play premiering at Good Theater.
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Comic book genius Stan Lee, Spider-Man creator, dies at 95
Lee, who created such iconic comic book characters as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor and Black Panther, reportedly died early Monday morning in Los Angeles.
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New exercise guidelines say starting as young as 3 is best
The advice to move more and get kids active younger is the first update to federal physical activity guidelines in a decade.
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Michelle Obama’s book is next pick for Oprah’s book club
The former first lady’s book, ‘Becoming,’ includes deeply personal revelations and is expected to sell millions.
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With tackle football under pressure, supporters are rallying around flag
Fear over concussions has contributed to a sharp decline in youth tackle football over the past decade.
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Watch: An apology from normally unapologetic Saturday Night Live
Actor Pete Davidson says he’s sorry on air in person to military veteran Dan Crenshaw, who was elected as a Republican representative in Texas, for a joke he made on last week’s show.