FIFA research says the Women’s World Cup final drew an average audience 56% higher than for the 2015 final.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Netflix releases ‘The Laundromat,’ movie about Panama Papers, despite lawsuit
Netflix released the movie by director Steven Soderbergh, despite an attempt by two lawyers linked to the Panama Papers documents to stop the premiere.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope Francis canonizes John Henry Newman, 19th-century theologian
The pontiff praises the Anglican convert who became an influential, unifying figure in both the Anglican and Catholic churches.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Mormon church opposes Utah’s LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’ ban
The Church of Jesus of Christ of Latter-day Saints changes its position just months after saying it wouldn’t stand in the way of a similar measure.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Share of Americans with no religious affiliation growing
The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp drop in the percentage that identifies as Christians.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Police say pug was snatched by coyotes in Scarborough, maybe
A resident reported the dog missing Wednesday and told police she suspected coyotes, but there was no evidence that a wild canine was involved, police said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Library exhibit offers glimpse into J.D. Salinger’s life and work
A new exhibit opening this week features early drafts of ‘The Catcher in the Rye,’ ‘Franny and Zooey.’
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
Lucky Clark On Music: Anni Clark
Maine singer, singerwriter back with performances in Hallowell and Portland.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Movie Review J.P. Devine
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Fantastic Fungi’
approached this job with hesitation. A movie about mushrooms? Please, J.P. Devine writes
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
Maine influences shine through in new film ‘The Lighthouse’
Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the murky drama is set at a fictional Maine lighthouse in the 1890s, with dialogue and visuals heavily influenced by Maine writings, history and art. It opens nationally Friday.