On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who’ve faced added challenges this year.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
See people at work in downtown Portland in these historic photos
Here’s what a street sweeper, delivery person and weather forecaster looked like on the job from the ’30s to the ’60s.
Maine’s best bets this week include ‘Hokus Pokus Live!’ and the Swine & Stein Brewfest
See the Maine premiere of the play ‘Eureka Day’ at the Camden Opera House.
30 things that should be on every Mainer’s bucket list
Here are the natural wonders to see, events to attend and places to visit if you want to truly know the state.
Maine doctors face vaccine questions amid shifting federal guidelines
To wary parents, physicians stress that childhood vaccinations have a long, successful record of preventing diseases, with the benefits far outweighing any risks.
Maine Craft Weekend connects artists, businesses with the community
All weekend long, art lovers have the opportunity to explore rarely-seen studio spaces.
Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
Tony Shalhoub helps open new USM arts center
The actor, who starred in ‘Monk’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ is a 1977 graduate and has a performance space at the arts center named for him.
Here’s what to know about Maine Craft Weekend
Events are happening all over the state Saturday and Sunday.
Maine Swifties craft, bake and lose sleep for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Taylor Swift super fans adjusted their lives around the release of her 12th album Friday.