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Deep Water: ‘River Grass,’ by W. Kent Olson
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
U.S. soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera
The theater, Verona’s Arena, is hoping to discuss the issue with Angel Blue, who was to sing the role of Violetta in ‘La Traviata.’
Posted inMaine International Film Festival
Photos: Debra Winger honored with MIFF Mid-Life Achievement Award
Actress Debra Winger took questions from the audience Friday following the screening of her 1993 film, “A Dangerous Woman,” which was featured as part of the 25th Maine International Film Festival. Photos by Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Ivana Trump’s death ruled an accident, NYC examiner says
The New York City medical examiner’s office says Ivana Trump died in an accident from blunt impact injuries to her torso.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Mexican art of mariachi takes center stage on U.S. stamps
The U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the release of a new series of stamps honoring the traditional Mexican genre of mariachi.
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Morning Sentinel, Movie Review J.P. Devine, News
MIFF Movie Review: Cinematographer of ‘The Sheltering Sky’ keeps film interesting
The film features actor Debra Winger, who is this year’s Mid-Life Achievement Award winner at the Waterville festival.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News
Van Gogh self-portrait found hidden behind another painting
Vincent Van Gogh was known for turning canvases around and painting on the other side to save money.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Uncategorized
Judge rejects Heard’s request to set aside Depp win
He sued for $50 million after she wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post about domestic violence.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty to UK sexual assault charges
The actor denied four counts of sexual assault that allegedly took place between 2005 and 2008 and one in 2013.