The fundraiser supports her Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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New ‘Star Wars’ movie premieres to cheers and praise
The night was dedicated to the late Carrie Fisher, who died after filming had completed.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Schools and Education
MECA’s new president sees arts education as key to navigating an ever-changing world
After 6 months on the job, Laura Freid envisions a bright future for the school’s creative ‘problem-solvers of the future.’
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine parody site is far from fake news, and enough readers get the joke
But some say New Maine News contributes to the increasingly blurred line between fact and fiction.
Posted inLife & Culture
Jerusalem: Special, shared, complicated
Three major religions have coexisted – not always easily – in a city that holds deep meaning for each.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Watch: Humorist John Hodgman tells Colbert he expects to die in Maine waters
The author of ‘Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches’ also discusses the timeless question of whether a hot dog can properly be called a sandwich. Related Interview with John Hodgman: Sometimes, the truth hurts – or it makes you laugh
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Festival of Trees to light up Good Will-Hinckley on Friday
The 25th annual event, which continues until Dec. 16, will feature 23 decorated trees, with 23 miniature trees with presents offered in a raffle.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Westbrook library wants to add cameras to discourage ‘sexually deviant behavior’
The problem behavior includes sex acts and use of computers to access pornography, according to police.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Trump administration proposes allowing tip-pooling in restaurants
Critics say ending the Labor Department’s practice of treating gratuities as the property of workers would be stealing workers’ wages.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle
18 can’t-miss Maine holiday events
It’s that time of year when we’re faced with the annual decision of whether to rail against or lean into the holiday season. Whether you give the holidays a bear hug or just a casual fist bump, we hope this year’s can’t-miss holiday events guide will brighten your days and nights.