‘Suzie wasn’t big for a black bear, but her bear boss attitude reminded her larger bear friends to respect their elders,’ the park said in its announcement.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
See 6 works of art that enlighten the darkest days of the year
From moonscapes to jars of colorful sand, these pieces can speak to the season.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Air plants come from the tropics, but with the right care can be houseplants here
There are more than 550 species of air plants, so named because they take nourishment from the air and don’t need soil to grow.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
David Mallett, iconic Maine singer-songwriter, dies at 73
With a career spanning 4 decades, his songs were performed by artists like Pete Seeger, Emmylou Harris and John Denver and his ‘Garden Song’ became a folk standard.
Posted inMovie Review J.P. Devine
Classic film ‘Meet me in St. Louis’ promises another Christmas
J.P. Devine recalls hearing Judy Garland’s “Have Your a Merry Little Christmas” for the first time.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State, New England Patriots, News, Sports
Maine artist designed shoes for the New England Patriots
Eamon White, a South Portland teacher, coach, graphic designer and shoe customizer, designed and hand-painted cleats and shoes for the Pats’ ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
The 10 best movies of the 21st century set in Maine — so far
With the help of some Maine movie experts, a list — and map — of notable movies set in the state.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Dusty attic treasures yield millions for some, disappointment for others
Kaja Veilleux of Thomaston Place Auction Galleries says helping people sort gems from junk is ‘like a treasure hunt every day.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Cinematographer Alice Brooks and singer Meg Doherty both played behind-the-scenes roles in the 2024 musical, which is on track to be the biggest movie of the year.
Posted inMovie Review J.P. Devine
Series Review: ‘The Agency’ starts with an hour full of cliffhangers
Here’s your chance to pick up on Mr. Fassbender with “The Agency,” which has a truly, very slow first episode, J.P. Devine writes.