When it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve, the options are endless. Some will opt to sip Champagne at a fancy soiree, others will guzzle Champagne at a sweaty dance party and many more will imbibe Champagne on the couch while watching the ball drop with Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest. But for those who […]

Waterville native Ryan Cook thinks Donn Fendler’s boyhood adventure on Katahdin is perfect for a feature film – and that he’s just the guy to make it.

It’s traditional to pop a cork of Champagne — the real stuff, from the Champagne district of France — or other good sparkling wine at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.  But real Champagne begins at about $20 — if you find a bargain — and you are well into three figures if […]

• HOT TICKETS Music and Nightlife: Songwriter Sexton at Jonathan’s Friday EVERYONE FROM John Mayer to Billboard magazine raves about the singing and songwriting of Martin Sexton. He mixes soul, folk and poetry into his live performances. WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday WHERE: Jonathan’s, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit HOW MUCH: $37.50 in advance; $41.50 day of show INFO: […]

His latest project is the song “We All Belong,” on which he’s backed by Sugarland.

NOW SHOWING “THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN” (PG) (1:47) Stars Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Daniel Craig. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Tintin, a young reporter, and his faithful dog Snowy set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship. The pair are kidnapped and turned over to Captain Haddock, who is also looking for the treasure. […]