While Portland rated highly in a new NEA survey of arts participation, Maine as a whole ranked in the middle of the pack. Key findings from Maine, the nation and other northern New England states: • 57.9 percent of adults in Maine attended a visual or performance art event in 2017, slightly higher than the […]
February 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Portland’s a star among U.S. cities in turnout for performing arts
A survey shows the metro area’s rate of attendance at plays, concerts and other performances is well above the national average.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Gorham woman stuck at sea as cruise vacation gets cut short by fears of coronavirus
Opal Staudenmaier planned a 28-day getaway across Asia, but the trip was cut short Friday because the ship’s proposed ports of call refused to let passengers disembark over concerns about infection from the virus.
Posted inNews
On this date in Maine history: Feb. 8
Feb. 8, 2014: Portland sound engineer Bob Ludwig of Gateway Mastering Studios wins three Grammy awards for his work on new musical releases, after having won four the previous year. His 2014 haul includes Album of the Year for “Morning Phase,” by Beck; Best Engineered Album, Non-classical, for “Morning Phase”; and Best Surround Sound Album, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Deaths in service to our country ignored
The crash that took the life of a famous athlete gets extensive coverage, while the loss of ‘those who knowingly and willingly place their lives on the line’ receives little acknowledgment.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Gina Barreca: Finding comfort in unexpected places
I don’t brave the day’s headlines until after I’ve scanned the comics and my horoscope.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Saco Sen. Chenette: A more ethical State House is within our sight
New reforms mean that no longer will we have a political system of the lobbyist, by the corporation and for the bottom line.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Poisoned bait kills more than mice
Dogs and cats, foxes, bobcats, hawks, eagles and owls all are at risk of death if they eat poisoned rodents.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Marjorie P. Sisson Parker
NORTH BERWICK – Marjorie (Marge) P. Sisson Parker, 95, a longtime resident of North Berwick, died Feb. 4, 2020, peacefully at …
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Obituary: Dorothy “Dottie” Del Favero
BRUNSWICK – Dorothy “Dottie” Del Favero, (nee Matuszak), 89, passed away peacefully at Horizons Living Facility of Brunswick, on Feb. 1, …
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