Eric Saindon, who grew up in Gorham, was nominated for his work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ A documentary film, ‘Come See Me In the Good Light,’ about Maine-born poet Andrea Gibson, was also nominated.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
Maine actor makes her TV debut in current season of HBO Max’s ‘The Pitt’
Elysia Roorbach, a graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, plays an emergency room patient. She’ll next appear on the show Jan. 29.
This Down East Maine village inspired the setting for Fox’s new show ‘Best Medicine’
The executive producer of the show, based on the long-running British hit ‘Doc Martin,’ went to Corea, east of Acadia National Park, for ideas and storylines.
Portland writer’s new story collection takes on Lawrence Welk, Atticus Finch and Paul Bremer
Bowdoin professor Brock Clarke’s ‘Special Election’ looks at legacies under threat.
In Lewiston, historic loom is moved from one mill to another
A Jacquard loom was brought from the Bates Mill Complex to the Museum of Innovation Learning and Labor’s future location next to Simard-Payne park.
Dueling pianos in Lewiston, singing in Farmington, papercut crankie in Bath
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
5 Maine events this week include a Beatles tribute, dazzling dance
Plus, you can catch dueling pianos in Lewiston on Saturday.
Five fun things to do while you’re in Waldoboro
The booking agent at the historic Waldo Theatre shares some of her favorite places in the Midcoast town.
PSO’s ‘Dawnland to the Planets’ takes audiences on a journey with Wabanaki musician Firefly
The performances also feature works by Max Richter and Gustav Holst.
Mystery Photo for Jan. 18, 2026
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.