NEW YORK ( AP) — Actor Shia LaBeouf is complying with treatment ordered as part of a plea deal stemming from an incident of bizarre behavior he displayed during the Broadway show “Cabaret.” The 28-year-old “Transformers” star appeared in a Manhattan court Tuesday to show proof that he’s been at the Hills Treatment Center in […]
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A new doc explores life of Kurt Cobain
NEW YORK (AP) — Kurt Cobain is the focus of a new documentary that probes the life and untimely death of the Nirvana singer-guitarist. It will be released in theaters next year and air exclusively on HBO, the network said Tuesday. Co-produced by HBO Documentary Films, “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” is the first documentary […]
One Direction, Iggy Azalea shine at 2014 AMAs
One Direction won three honors at the American Music Awards, including artist of the year over powerhouse acts like Beyonce and Luke Bryan, while breakthrough newcomer Iggy Azalea beat out heavyweights Eminem and Drake in the rap categories. Katy Perry, who was absent from Sunday’s awards show because of her world tour, matched One Direction […]
ACA in 2015 subject of lecture at PFL
BATH — On Thursday, Dec. 11, from 4-5 p.m., Patten Free Library in Bath will host another public forum to help answer your questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Malory Shaughnessy, Outreach and Education Specialist from Maine Community Health Options will be presenting on the Health Insurance Marketplace and the new CO- OP health […]
Bowdoin Dance Concert
BRUNSWICK — Moments of quiet introspection to bold exuberance highlight the December Dance Concert, presented by Bowdoin College’s Department of Theater and Dance. Dec.4-6 at 8 p. m. The performance showcases dance repertory classes alongside a new dance film and guest performers from Bates College. Dance faculty Gwyneth Jones spearheads two repertory projects. Enthusiastic beginners […]
Holiday Open House Show
TOPSHAM — And now for a completely different holiday shopping experience: the Holiday Open House Show! Get your last-minute holiday shopping done in a unique, warm, and inviting setting, all while supporting local, independent artists. Treat yourself and the ones you love to handmade, unusual, one- of- akind gifts you can feel good about giving […]
Holiday happenings at MMM
BATH — The Maine Maritime museum will be offering half-price admission for all visitors November 29-December 24. And, the Museum Store will be open until 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays with special sales each week! Remember, no admission is required to shop in the Museum Store. Maine children’s author Wendy Ulmer will be signing […]
Tinseltown Talks: Henry Darrow
Come November, Henry Darrow’s thoughts typically turn to turkeys … and burros. Darrow, who played Manolito in the popular 60s western television series “High Chaparral,” recalls a memorable Thanksgiving episode, “For What We Are About to Receive,” first broadcast on NBC on November 29, 1968. “We spent that episode looking for a lost turkey that […]
Kids Day Out
The holidays are all about the kids, and there are plenty of events designed to delight the younger set all through the month. Here are a few ideas for things to do with kids in the next couple of weeks: PORTLAND Join the young actors of the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, during December’s […]
Winter at Wolfe’s Neck
FREEPORT Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs on Sundays at 2 pm through December 28. Most programs start at the circle of benches at the end of the second parking lot unless otherwise noted, and may include walks, talks, and activities in a beautiful natural setting. Come enjoy the park with your family […]