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Jonathan Franzen fancies his TV

by Chuck Barney Tribune News Service May 1, 2016April 30, 2016

The acclaimed novelist and admitted binge-watcher may see his ‘Purity’ serialized.

Actor-director Don Cheadle adds jazz legend to his growing gallery of portraits

by Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune May 1, 2016April 30, 2016

The Oscar-nominated actor portrays the trumpeter Miles Davis in the biopic “Miles Ahead.”

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture

Portlanders Susan Conley and Winky Lewis document a year’s journey through ‘motherland’

by Bob Keyes May 1, 2016April 30, 2016

Lewis’ photos were the springboard for Conley’s stories in ‘Stop Here, This is the Place.’

Art, Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Painter Nancy Glassman exhibits work from the watershed

by From staff reports May 1, 2016April 30, 2016

Searsmont artist focuses her painting on the St. Georges River.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

Lauren Fensterstock brings to life a dark force in Chelsea

by Daniel Kany May 1, 2016May 2, 2016

‘The Order of Things’ invites an indulgence in the irrational.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture

Book review: ‘Greenpeace Captain’ tales inspire awe, action

by Thomas Urquhart May 1, 2016April 30, 2016

Peter Willcox, Islesboro resident and Greenpeace captain, tells of 30 years of adventures and activism on sea and land.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture

For author Tess Gerritsen, success brings more artistic freedom – finally

by Ray Routhier May 1, 2016May 2, 2016

After some two dozen novels, including the popular ‘Rizzoli & Isles’ books and TV series, the Camden writer is branching out to new projects, including a horror movie with her son and a possible documentary on humankind’s fascination with the pig.