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Art review: Take a tour of photographer Jona Frank’s childhood in ‘Model Home’

by Jorge S. Arango April 10, 2022April 9, 2022

The immersive four-room installation is up at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art through June 5.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Maine author probes 1996 murders of hiking couple in ‘Trailed’

by Ray Routhier April 10, 2022April 10, 2022

Kathryn Miles’ book, coming out in May, is about the unsolved murders in Shenandoah National Park of two women, including a Unity College student.

Arts & Entertainment

Accused shooter in Lady Gaga dog theft mistakenly freed

by Associated Press April 9, 2022April 9, 2022

A ‘clerical error’ is cited in the release of James Howard Jackson, 19, who was facing an attempted murder charge.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

The academy also apologized for its handling of the situation and allowing Smith to stay and accept his best actor award for ‘King Richard.’

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Portland author Richard Russo’s ‘Straight Man’ on track to become a TV series

by Ray Routhier April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

Bob Odenkirk of ‘Better Call Saul’ has been cast to star in the series, being developed for the AMC cable network.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News

Portland’s King Kyote eliminated from ‘American Song Contest’

by Dennis Hoey April 4, 2022April 5, 2022

The singer and songwriter missed out on making the TV show’s semifinals when three other contestants selected by viewers joined a musician chosen by the judges.

Arts & Entertainment

Jon Batiste tops Grammy Awards, winning 5 trophies

by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press April 3, 2022April 3, 2022

Silk Sonic won record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo won three awards.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State

Johnson Hall in Gardiner prepares for start of renovations at historic opera house

by Jessica Lowell April 3, 2022April 3, 2022

With the building at 280 Water St. closed for about the next 18 months, Johnson Hall’s Waterfront Concert Series is to be held this summer and in 2022-23 at other venues in Gardiner.