Arts & Entertainment Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Star of ‘The Bear Whisperer’ accused of illegal bear kill

by Associated Press May 12, 2022May 13, 2022

Harvey Neil Anthony of Maine killed a black bear in Alaska’s Kenai Fjords National Park, prosecutors allege.

Dave Chappelle tackled during Hollywood Bowl comedy show

by Associated Press May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

The man who attacked the comedian was carrying a replica handgun with a knife blade inside, authorities said.

Arts & Entertainment

Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76

by KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press April 30, 2022May 1, 2022

The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Hundreds of smarties gather in South Portland for round-the-clock board games

by Associated Press April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Of the 65 games submitted for evaluation, five will be chosen for the ‘Mensa Select’ seal of approval.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Maine artists receive grants from regional, diversity-focused program

by Eric Russell April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

Three Maine recipients were among 18 selected by the New England Foundation for the Arts.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Filmmaking couple who moved to Portland from New York City is shooting a movie with a similar plot

by Ray Routhier April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Matt Cascella and Jennifer Cordery wrote the comedy-drama ‘Hangdog’ after moving to Portland from Brooklyn a couple years ago and are filming in the city this month.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

15-2, 15-4: Suddenly we’re all playing cribbage

by Ray Routhier April 24, 2022April 24, 2022

Many people passed the time during the pandemic shutdowns and mask mandates by taking up or rediscovering cribbage, a card and board game that’s been around since the 1600s.