Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work Copy
Douglas Smith illustrated the original ‘Wicked’ novel in 1995 and has done new art for a special edition timed to the release of the movie ‘Wicked: For Good.’
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‘Re|Sounding’ exhibition in Bath highlights Indigenous, Black histories
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Read ‘Flow into Girl,’ a poem by Lukcia Patricia Sullivan
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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‘Queen Esther’ isn’t a ‘Cider House Rules’ sequel, but it’s something
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Peer into the creative process with a tour of Falmouth artists’ studios
The Falmouth Open Studio Tour will run on Nov. 15 and feature 8 local artists in their home studios.
Historical photos show Maine’s love for soccer
The sport has been popular in Maine for decades.
Here are 5 things to do when you visit Ogunquit
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6 Maine events this week include holiday cheer – and vampires
Catch ‘Twilight’ in Concert at Merrill Auditorium.
Maine musicians contribute to Palestinian relief album
The album ‘Songs of Hope for Gaza’ is available on Bandcamp.
Climate change theater inspires audience in Freeport
Six plays performed outside spoke of oysters, orcas and opportunities to combat climate change.
10 of our favorite photos from Maine this fall
A collection of fall scenes and scenery from Maine Trust photographers
Maine’s Amy Allen nominated for songwriting Grammy for work with Sabrina Carpenter and others
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Living on a scenic farm in New Gloucester might sound idyllic, but there are other considerations to take into account.
Go beyond the multiplex with these off-the-beaten-path movies showing in Maine
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Read the poem ‘River Otters,’ by Jenn Carter
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Bestsellers: ‘Heart the Lover’ and ‘We Survived the Night’ top local lists
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A fraught mother-son relationship is at the heart of Jason Brown’s new memoir
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Portland exhibit shows off multifaceted artists’ personal narratives | Column
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She found an old photo, then reimagined her grandmother’s life
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Wessie’s Den closes in Westbrook
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