Former Gov. Angus King’s book blends stories from his family trip around the U.S. with insights about getting through transitions.

Art “New Works,” by Craig Mooney and Henry Isaacs, Gallery on Chase Hill, Kennebunkport. maine-art.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Thursday. “Maine Moderns: Art in Seguinland, 1900–1940,” paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs examine the relationships of a small group of American modernists who worked in Maine in the first half of the 20th […]

We want the same thing from our comedians that we expect of great ballplayers — that they “leave it all on the field.” And Kevin James does that. From his various team-ups with Adam Sandler to “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” James hurls himself at the physical shtick and never lets on that he knows he’s […]

The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance salutes standouts in a thriving literary community.

“Winnie the Pooh,” Disney’s latest film revival of A.A. Milne’s “willy, nilly, silly old bear,” is longer on charm than it is on laughs. Or length. But it’s a treat for children making their first trek to the multiplex and for parents and grandparents with fond memories of the “Hundred Acre Wood.” This “Pooh” is […]

‘The Kid’ follows her first book, which became the basis of the film ‘Precious.’

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ROCKPORT — “Art to Collect Now,” an exhibition of 100 works contributed by artists participating in the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s 34th Benefit Art Auction, opened with a reception Saturday. The 2011 auction will take place on July 31 at Point Lookout in Northport. The event is CMCA’s largest fundraiser, providing support for the […]

The art connection between Maine and New York City is obviously deep and yet surprisingly elusive. But Maine is more than some satellite of the American art capital. Along with Santa Fe, the Bay area and New York City, Maine has been one of the most significant American art centers with their own authentic identities. […]