The talking half of the Penn & Teller comedy-magic team credits the Franklin County Fair in Greenfield, Mass., with inspiring his show business career.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Review
Opera review: ‘Elixir of Love’ a light comic antidote for pandemic disruption
Opera Maine has transformed the Merrill Auditorium stage into an Italian piazza for a two-performance run that ends Friday.
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Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Sanford woman banned from ever owning most animals after farm seizures
The woman, who acknowledged in court her inability to care for horses and other animals that were seized by the state, will be allowed to keep 2 dogs and 2 cats, and can petition the court in 5 years to have the ban lifted.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
ZZ Top’s bearded bassist Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72
The band, whose concert in 1977 was the first event ever held the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, had such hits as ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ ‘Legs’ and ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Wu-Tang Clan album sale pays off ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli’s court debt
Prosecutors say it was enough to satisfy the rest of what he owed on a $7.4 million forfeiture order.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
LeVar Burton is one step closer to his dream as this week’s ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host
In recent years and months, the longtime host of the popular PBS series ‘Reading Rainbow’ has repeatedly stated his aspirations to take up the coveted mantle.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco
The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Concert review: Lucy Dacus sings the story of her life in whispers and bellows
The indie rocker, and member of Boygenius, performed solo Saturday at Portland House of Music.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Singer Pink backs beach handball team on ‘sexist’ clothing
The pop star offers to pay the Norwegian team’s $1,770 fine for ‘breach of clothing regulations.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Sports
Olympic broadcasters curb sexual images of female athletes
Each Olympics aims to set the highest level of television standards