LOS ANGELES (AP) — Martin Landau, the chameleon-like actor who gained fame as the crafty master of disguise in the 1960s TV show “Mission: Impossible,” then capped a long and versatile career with an Oscar for his poignant portrayal of aging horror movie star Bela Lugosi in 1994’s “Ed Wood,” has died. He was 89. […]
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Hollywood writers, producers reach deal to avoid strike
LOS ANGELES — A tentative deal was reached between screenwriters and producers Tuesday, averting a strike that could have crippled TV and film production and inflicted harm on the wider California economy. The three-year agreement, which requires ratification by members of the Writers Guild of America, was confirmed by the guild and producers’ spokesman Jarryd […]
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George Michael dead at 53
Michael died at his home in Goring, England. His publicist, Cindi Berger, said he had not been ill. No other details were released. He enjoyed immense popularity early in his career as a teenybopper idol, delivering a series of hits such as “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” ”Young Guns (Go For It)” and “Freedom.” […]
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Freeport to host month-long Febfest to showcase the arts
FREEPORT — A month-long festival celebrating the vibrancy and depth of cultural arts in Freeport: Freeport FebFest will be held at various locations in February. This moveable feast of Freeport art—visual, literary, performing, culinary, and fine—spotlights painting, photography, theater, film, music, poetry, prose, food, and more at venues around town. Freeport Players Managing/Artistic Director Elizabeth […]
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Looking back on New Year’s Eve and looking ahead to New Year’s Day
Looking back — and looking ahead. That’s what New Year’s celebrations are all about. It’s only been 15 years since this century arrived with all kinds of Y2K hoopla. The Sun Journal’s front page for Dec. 31, 1999, carried a huge “This is it” goodbye, and the next day’s headline declared, “The future is here.” […]
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Night life calendar for the week of December 21
Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to [email protected] and received no later than Monday. Tonight Film: Jingle Bell Rocks, 6 and 8 p.m., Frontier, Brunswick Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus […]
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Night life calendar for the week of December 7
Tonight Film: The 78 Project Movie, 6 and 8 p.m., Frontier, Brunswick Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, 4 to 8 p.m., Tailgate Bar and Grill, Gray Monday Open Mic Night, hosted by Michael Kropovicky, 6:30 p.m., Pedro O’Hara’s, Lewiston […]
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Maine railroad celebration opens at Augusta museum on Dec. 5
AUGUSTA — Whether making a first-time discovery of model trains chugging along the tracks or remembering days gone by, family members of all ages will delight in the sights and sounds of the upcoming Model Railroad Celebration at the Maine State Museum. The two-day event runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and from […]
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AudioBody to open shows in Gardiner on Nov. 14
AudioBody is a family-friendly, electronic-comedy duo who perform with kaleidoscopic strobes, LED lights, juggling, music, contortion and hilarity. They create and build wacky musical inventions including a 15-foot-wide drum set rigged with bungee cords, a button-mashing robot, and electronic jumpsuits that create sound effects as well as play music. All of this combined creates moments […]
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Night life calendar for the week of October 5
Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to [email protected] and received no later than Monday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, […]