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Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco

by Ray Routhier July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.

Arts & Entertainment

Singer Pink backs beach handball team on ‘sexist’ clothing

by JARI TANNER Associated Press July 26, 2021July 27, 2021

The pop star offers to pay the Norwegian team’s $1,770 fine for ‘breach of clothing regulations.’

Arts & Entertainment, Sports

Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes

by GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Each Olympics aims to set the highest level of television standards

Arts & Entertainment, Things to Do

Hear the best of baroque, up close, at the Bach Virtuosi Festival

by Bob Keyes July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

After last year’s successful virtual version, the programming returns to a week of in-person performances in Portland.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

August is an excellent time to evaluate your garden

by Tom Atwell July 25, 2021July 26, 2021

Too much green? Here are some blooms that can solve that.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State

Movies are making a comeback at Maine theaters

by Ray Routhier July 25, 2021July 24, 2021

Audiences are showing up for the summer’s blockbusters, and the shuttered Cinemagic locations are drawing interest from movie theater operators, but streaming options and health concerns still pose a threat.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Grow: Raspberries

by Tom Atwell July 25, 2021July 26, 2021

We are in the middle of raspberry picking. Of the fruits we grow, these are my favorite – both for their flavor and because they are simple to grow. We planted our bed about 40 years ago, and while it needs to be weeded and the canes that produced fruit removed every fall, growing raspberries […]