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Arts & Entertainment

Jimmy Buffett, musical ‘mayor of Margaritaville,’ dies at 76

by DON SCHANCHE JR. Associated Press September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

His laid-back party vibe created adoring ‘Parrotheads’ and success beyond music.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools & Education

A new sculpture winds through College of the Atlantic

by Megan Gray September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

The installation by British artist Andy Goldsworthy comprises 250 curbstones that form a 1,000-foot path from the entrance of the Bar Harbor campus to Frenchman Bay.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the U.S.

by ADAM BEAM Associated Press September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Many of the major reforms to ticket sellers in the U.S. have failed to pass this year.

Arts & Entertainment

Sound effects: Yarmouth music center expands to meet demand

by Ray Routhier September 1, 2023September 2, 2023

After a $6.5 million expansion, 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth now serves 800 students of all ages a week and hosts a variety of programs and concerts.

Arts & Entertainment, New England

A thrift-store painting cost her $4. The lost Wyeth piece could sell for up to $250,000

by Jonathan Edwards The Washington Post September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

A woman bought the missing N.C. Wyeth illustration at a store in Manchester, N.H., where it was buried among frames.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine

Filmmaker killed in brutal slaying 50 years ago remembered at vigil

by Lana Cohen September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Jon Pownall was shot to death in his downtown Portland office on Aug. 31, 1973. His killing remains unsolved.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation / World

It’s not just the entertainment industry being hurt by Hollywood strikes

by KRYSTA FAURIA Associated Press August 29, 2023August 30, 2023

Restaurants, coffee shops and nail salons near major studios are desperate for a quick resolution.

Arts & Entertainment

Waterville authors’ marriage has stood the test of time – and deadlines

by Ray Routhier August 20, 2023August 24, 2023

Sharon Lee and Steve Miller have co-authored science fiction novels and stories for more than 35 years. Their 25th Liaden Universe novel came out in July, and they’ve collaborated on 100 works in all.