Hawkins was the original drummer for the studio band immortalized as ‘The Swampers’ in the rock hit ‘Sweet Home Alabama.’
Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
J.P. Devine Review: ‘Rotten’
Series digs down into the secrets of our food supply chain, and exposes facts that are startling, writes Devine.
‘I was afraid’: Prince Harry, Oprah discuss mental health in new series
Prince Harry is candidly addressing his mental health journey on a new Apple TV+ series.
Maine Arts Commission to dole out $750,000 in federal recovery funds
The money from the American Rescue Plan will go to projects that employ artists and improve communities.
BBC apologizes, says reporter used deceit to get Princess Diana interview
An investigation was launched after Diana’s brother complained that journalist Martin Bashir used false documents and other dishonest tactics to persuade her to agree to the interview in 1995.
Feminist Gloria Steinem wins major Spanish prize
The Princess of Asturias Awards announces that the American writer and activist has received its annual prize for communication and humanities.
Posthumous le Carré novel to be published in October
‘Silverview,’ his 26th novel, centers on a small-town bookseller who is drawn into a spy leak.
Colby College’s Museum of Art reopening to public next month
The reopening coincides with final weekend of the ‘Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960’ exhibition.
Maine community theaters are getting ready to return with smaller casts and audiences
They’re returning to in-person shows this summer and fall, but not the typical big musicals. The changes made out of necessity are giving theaters a chance to tackle different types of material.
Lucky Clark On Music: Bob Malone
Singer-songwriter and keyboardist talks about ties to Maine and the creation of his 10th album to be released May 21.