The first time you hear that Moore writes children’s books, your reaction is mild, unsurprised – Huh, well, of course. But the first time you hear that Moore gives readings and does book tours, and those readings are attended by enthusiastic children, your reaction grows pensive; you rewind through decades of indie acclaim (“Vanya on […]

NEW YORK (AP) – It’s a bibliophile’s version of beach reading: Take the summer to tackle “Infinite Jest,” the acclaimed but daunting David Foster Wallace novel known for its inventive structure, its elastic style – and its 1,000 pages. More than a decade after acquiring a reputation for being one of literature’s lesser-read best-sellers, “Infinite […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Movie audiences accepted a proposal from Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, who scored the summer’s first big romantic comedy hit. Bullock and Reynolds’ “The Proposal” took in $34.1 million to open as the weekend’s No. 1 movie, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Disney flick delivered the biggest opening ever for […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Adam Lambert says an album of tunes he recorded before “American Idol” won’t be anything like what he’s planning now. Songs recorded by Lambert before his rise on the popular Fox singing competition are slated to be released this summer on the album “On with the Show” from Hi Fi Recordings […]

The first time you hear that Moore writes children’s books, your reaction is mild, unsurprised – Huh, well, of course. But the first time you hear that Moore gives readings and does book tours, and those readings are attended by enthusiastic children, your reaction grows pensive; you rewind through decades of indie acclaim (“Vanya on […]

Following a short illness of blood poisoning caused by the bite of some insect, a Lewiston youngster died Sunday. Early last week the little girl was playing with the other children in a nearby field when a mosquito, fly or some other small insect stung her on the knee. That night the knee became badly […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Movie audiences accepted a proposal from Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, who scored the summer’s first big romantic comedy hit. Bullock and Reynolds’ “The Proposal” took in $34.1 million to open as the weekend’s No. 1 movie, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Disney flick delivered the biggest opening ever for […]

NEW YORK (AP) – It’s a bibliophile’s version of beach reading: Take the summer to tackle “Infinite Jest,” the acclaimed but daunting David Foster Wallace novel known for its inventive structure, its elastic style – and its 1,000 pages. More than a decade after acquiring a reputation for being one of literature’s lesser-read best-sellers, “Infinite […]

The Maine Music Society’s 15th annual Garden & Home Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, rain or shine. This year’s fundraising tour consists of seven locations, including seven gardens and one home interior.1. Home and garden – John and Doris Bonneau, AuburnThe home sits on a knoll overlooking […]

June 19: AUBURN, Remo & Steve will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Holly’s Own Deli and Restaurant, 84 Court St. 333-3041 June 19: AUBURN, a teen open mic will be held at 6 p.m. at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free 333-6640 June 19: BROWNFIELD, country singer Pam Tillis will perform at 8 p.m. […]