Rihanna’s officially ‘right excellent,’ named Barbados hero

“On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you the designee for national hero of Barbados, Ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty,” the prime minister said. “This is a day that I will never, ever forget. It is the first time in more than 20 years that Barbados has bestowed […]

‘She Kills Monsters’ to be staged this month

The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre brings audiences back to Russell Hall with the funny, moving, and adventure-packed “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen Nov. USM Theatre requires masks for all audience members and vaccination or proof of a negative PCR test within 48 hours of the performance or a negative ‘Rapid Test’ […]

Alligator Records’ creator celebrates 50 years of blues

So when it came out that the guy who created this company was releasing a special triple-CD set called “Alligator Records — 50 Years Of Genuine Houserockin’ Music” and was available for interviews, well, I just had to chat with Bruce Iglauer about the special milestone his company’s achieved. Q: Let’s get to the matter […]

Not for kids: Explosion of colorful cannabis treats coming soon to Maine

As the state’s legal market for cannabis edibles starts to mature, it is expected to undergo significant expansion and diversification. But the products look and taste like traditional sweets, which can make them highly appealing to children. The company hopes to make a name for itself as “the leader in edibles,” she said, specializing in […]

Gardiner’s Wellness Connection to open adult-use cannabis shop Saturday

This is the second of the company’s four outlets to make the change and take advantage Maine’s fledgling adult-use marijuana market. Under state law, marijuana outlets can offer either medical cannabis or adult-use cannabis products, but not both. While the regulations for medical and adult-use cannabis products differ greatly, Langston said the company has taken […]