Bob Keyes

Staff Writer

Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Dear Georgina’ tells one of many stories about injustice to Indigenous children

by Bob Keyes April 25, 2021April 28, 2021

The short film about one woman’s childhood in northern Maine shines a light on widespread abuse with lasting effects.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics

Grant process for shuttered arts venues restarts Monday

by Bob Keyes April 23, 2021April 23, 2021

The Small Business Association website, which failed when it first launched, will begin accepting applications at noon.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Amanda Huotari, longtime Maine theater director, is stepping down

by Bob Keyes April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

For 15 years she has led the Celebration Barn Theater in South Paris, which specializes in mime, improvisation, storytelling and other performing arts.

Arts & Entertainment, Cops & Courts