NEW YORK (AP) – Emeril Lagasse is leaving the Food Network’s prime-time schedule for the Fine Living Network, a move the chef hopes will mean a second course of “Emeril Live!”The show that combines cooking, music and the chef’s own energetic personality has been a staple of the Food Network’s prime-time lineup since its 1997 […]

There may be two Davids in the “American Idol” finale, but there’s no Goliath.Either would be OK as a winner. Both are good singers. One doesn’t overpower the other. The hip choice is David Cook, 25, because he’s older, has a rock edge and is less likely to flash a nervous, squirmy smile than sweet […]

Clad in their nighties and headed by several musicians, about 200 Bates students marched down the street last evening at about 10 p.m. in celebration of their baseball victory over Colby. The boys marched down Main Street and in front of the Great Department Store and stopped for a war dance. College yells were given […]

Comedy is serious business – especially when it’s destined for network television. Attending the Minneapolis auditions this past winter for “Last Comic Standing,” which kicks off its sixth season on Thursday, offered the opportunity to see some of the best stand-ups in the Midwest, but it also provided further proof that “reality TV” usually turns […]

RUMFORD – The family has grown and spread out across the world, with two sons in the military and a daughter raising a family, but Friday, May 23, the Leblanc family will return for a show at the Eagles Club.It has been about 15 years since the Leblancs last performed at the club.Don’s roots since […]

RUMFORD – The Rumford Public Library will host a return visit by Two Old Friends, Mac McHale and Emery Hutchins, Wednesday, May 28.The program, featuring songs of Ireland, the mountains and the sea, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s public room.

PORTLAND – The Portland Museum of Art will host an afternoon with famed artist Dahlov Ipcar Sunday, June 8, to celebrate the new commemorative edition of her classic children’s book, “The Little Fisherman.”The 90-year-old Maine artist will sign copies of her newly reissued title from 1 to 3 p.m. in the museum’s Great Hall. The […]

The battle for the disco ball is almost over.Kristi Yamaguchi, Jason Taylor and Cristian de la Fuente are competing for the twinkling trophy on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”The finale, which concludes Tuesday, could be a close race because of Kristi’s perfection, Jason’s charisma and Cristian’s dramatic comeback from an arm injury.But no matter who […]

• Much talk is heard in Lewiston in regard to organizing an independent ice company. Several of the local merchants are said to be interested in the matter and it is expected that such an organization will be formed soon. Those who have looked into the situation say there is plenty of available ice that […]

FREEPORT – Legendary folk singer Don McLean, whose songs “American Pie” and “Vincent” earned him a spot in American music history, will give a free concert Saturday, May 24.He will perform at 6:30 p.m. as part of L.L. Bean’s Outdoor Family Fun Weekend.Also featured will be Seth Wescott, 2006 Olympic Snowboard Cross Gold Medalist, who […]