One of England’s loudest and most punctual heavy metal bands is getting back together for one last show – because it’s contractually obligated to do so.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival will give away these 7 books
The annual program highlights Black and Black immigrant children’s books and their creators.
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See vintage photos of piano man Billy Joel in Portland
Joel played at the Cumberland County Civic Center several times.
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Ahead of Maine appearance, Janis Ian reflects on her storied career
The documentary ‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence’ will be screened in Gardiner, and Ian will be there.
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6 Maine events this week include Common Ground fair and Jeff Buckley film
Catch performances from Boston Dance Theater in Portland and Wells.
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See the concerts across Maine we’re recommending for the rest of 2025
Venues around the state are bringing in a wide range of musical genres.
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New history trail shows resilience of Portland’s Jewish community
The Portland Jewish History Trail was launched Sunday by the Maine Jewish Museum.
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How MaineCare has grown — and become a budget buster in the process
Lawmakers already plugged an unexpected $118 million deficit in the program this year. Cuts at the federal level may force tough decisions about services, eligibility and funding for next year and beyond.
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Maine Open Lighthouse Day brings maritime history to life
The annual event drew crowds of visitors to Maine’s most iconic lighthouses.
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Dempsey Challenge to kick off Saturday with Patrick, new routes, a full ‘happiness meter’
The Dempsey Center ‘was absolutely, like, a light of hope, a beacon of hope in such a dark, upside-down time,’ says one cancer survivor.