Students in grades 10-12 had objected to the planned resumption, which had been pushed by many of their parents.
Bob Keyes
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.
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For outgoing director, Maine Arts Commission fellowships reflect breadth of the best
Julie Richard, who is leaving to become director of an arts center in Arizona, announces grants to 7 artists across a range of fields and disciplines.
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Portland Museum of Art selects artists for exhibition about 2020
The 25 artists were chosen from 900 submissions.
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Artist uses photos to create sublime Maine scenes
Green Lion Gallery, formerly in Bath and now online, shows the photomontages of Lilian Day Thorpe.
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Enjoy Portland’s favorite holiday performances at home
Get in the holiday spirit with recordings of ‘The Magic of Christmas,’ ‘The Nutcracker’ and ‘A Christmas Carol.’
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Edwige Charlot joins New England Art Foundation board
The artist and designer is a Maine College of Art graduate with several ties to the state.
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Maine legislators back unionization effort at Portland Museum of Art
The 40 lawmakers urge the PMA, which opposes the effort, to ‘not engage in any anti-union tactics’ before the employees vote in December.
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Three overlapping exhibits at Cove Street Arts make for who’s who of Maine art
‘Flight,’ ‘STEAM’ and ‘I Am An American’ all will be on display in the Portland gallery at the same time for the next couple of weeks.
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Run & Eat: Ore Nell’s Barbecue is good to go, but likely even better on the deck
The Kittery restaurant serves its tasty and hearty portions as takeout or in a heated outdoor area.
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Exploring the men and motivations behind the Black Guards of Maine
A Maine Historical Society exhibit compiles photos, text and newspaper clippings about the experiences of Black soldiers sent to protect state sites during World War II.