Stephen King’s unparalleled impact on writers, publishing, films, TV and pop culture began 50 years ago this month. His first published novel, “Carrie,” was released on April 5, 1974. Find out how much you know about the University of Maine graduate who was born in Portland and raised largely in Durham. And if you score […]
Karen Beaudoin
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In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday celebrations
Hundreds of Christians have joined the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem’s Old City, commemorating one of the faith’s most sacred days with noticeably thinner crowds amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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Love all things Stephen King? Try your knowledge with our master quiz
You’ve completed the hardest Stephen King quiz, now try the ultimate version.
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Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland in 2024
Press Herald restaurant critic Andrew Ross’ picks for the area’s top restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars.
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Map: Find the best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland for 2024
Restaurant critic Andrew Ross chose the best restaurants of the year.
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Live updates: Follow the action from the boys’ hockey title games
Stick with us for all the winter sports championship action.
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Halloween guide: Haunted walks, ghost tours and more
Oct. 23-26 Spirits Alive: Walk Among the Shadows Details: The guided tour through Portland’s oldest historic landscape is called Portland’s Inferno 1866, Fire and Resurgence. You’ll learn the history of the devastating blaze and will “meet” several notable figures involved with it, including journalist John Neal, Portland’s first Black fireman William Ruby and fire survivor […]