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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Meet a Peaks Island artist and his ‘Wicked’ work
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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Meet the 2025 Maine Women in the Arts award winners
Kennebunkport group hosts annual award show.
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Obituary: Karen Elizabeth (Dill) Taylor
PEAKS ISLAND – Karen Elizabeth (Dill) Taylor passed away peacefully at her Peaks Island home on Sept. 1, 2025, following a …
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A sequel to ‘The Prince and the Pauper’ that’s better suited to the grown-ups
Peaks Island writer Frederic Fahey writes a gloomier version of the Twain tale.
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First-time Peaks to Portland swimmers find success in frigid waters
Nearly 250 people swam the 2.4 mile-long stretch between Peaks Island and East End Beach early Saturday morning to benefit the YMCA of Southern Maine.
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Actor Joe Manganiello credits Peaks Island with sparking his creativity
The ‘True Blood’ and ‘Magic Mike’ actor spent summers on the Casco Bay island growing up, giving him time and space to write and create characters.
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Artist’s chisel transforms stump outside Peaks Island cafe into an octopus
A strong storm that hit the island nearly 3 years ago blew many trees to the ground. Doug Smith saw one stump that was left behind as an opportunity.