Karin Tilberg’s ‘Loving the North Woods’ gives a detailed history of the region’s recent conservation, but misses a few key points.
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Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Take a look at historical photos of Maine students heading back to school
Time for students to get their supplies organized and their first day outfits ready.
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7 tips for book club success from a group that’s been going for decades
No need to get fancy, but do set out some rules from the start. For instance, everyone has to read the book. Also, remember to thank the host.
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Deep Water: ‘A Week at the Lake with Grown Kids,’ by Tara Connor
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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PMA’s ‘Painting Energy’ is a revelatory show highlighting a collector’s varied taste | Column
‘Painting Energy: The Alex Katz Foundation Collection at the Portland Museum of Art’ showcases some of collector Katz’s donated artworks.
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White House announces more aggressive review of Smithsonian museums
In a letter to the Smithsonian’s leader, White House officials said they would review exhibition text, curation, exhibition planning and collections starting with eight museums.
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Charlie Brown and Snoopy sing in the first new ‘Peanuts’ musical in 35 years
‘Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical’ is a new, bittersweet Apple TV+ special fueled by a pair of Emmy Award-nominated songwriters.
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There’s a Godzilla movie you probably haven’t seen. Fix that.
‘Shin Godzilla’ is back in theaters with a 4k restoration that hopes to leave a bigger footprint in the United States than it did in 2016.
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Work requirements would strip MaineCare from thousands. Who are they?
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services officials estimate more than 31,000 Mainers could lose insurance in the first year of the new work requirements.
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Learning an Italian tradition with the ‘pasta queen’ and owner of Rockport’s Nina June
Eating pasta comes naturally; making it at home takes practice. It helps to have the best imaginable teacher.