700 people attended the anniversary celebration of the nonprofit’s work providing food, clothing and shelter.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Take time for the democratizing joy of the American public library | Column
Library spaces at their best should give the impression that things are open and that nothing important is hidden.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Deep Water: ‘Threshold with Fog,’ by Myronn Hardy
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
Posted inHealth, Times Record
Rep. Arford’s bill to make birth control more accessible to Mainers becomes law
A measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to help more Mainers access birth control by requiring state-regulated health insurance plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter oral contraceptives is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1. “This new law continues Maine’s proud history of supporting access to comprehensive contraception to prevent […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food
The latest signature dish in ‘The Bear’? Hamburger Helper with a twist
We tried Chef Sydney’s jazzed-up Hamburger Helper to see if it’s as good as it looks on-screen.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
‘The Bear’ stars come to homes in Maine for a break from Chicago
Oliver Platt, who plays Uncle Jimmy on the show, dines often on North Haven, while Abby Elliott, who plays Sugar, has long come to a family home at Cundys Harbor in Harpswell.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
On ‘Period,’ the old Kesha is back. Again.
After dipping into art pop, country and rock, Kesha returns to the party on her first independently released album.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
‘Superman’: The original superhero is back, with a brisk new attitude
David Corenswet brings sincerity and strength to the latest mixed-bag adaptation of the timeless comic book.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Local & State, News
Does tick season in Maine end during the summer? | Fact brief
The blood-sucking arachnids’ activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.