Hit the Maine Lit Fest, a Victorian Bazaar and a John Lennon photo exhibit this weekend

Then once you hit the couch, we've got some homegrown horror film recommendations to get you in the spooky-season spirit.

Local 188 and Salvage BBQ, sister restaurants on Congress Street, have closed

Jay Villani, who owns both restaurants, has talked about the difficulties facing the industry since the pandemic but did not return messages about the closures.

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on Maine’s 5 referendum questions

Here are the endorsements of the Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram editorial board.

Tom Caron: Yankees’ success a reminder of how much Red Sox must do to reach that level

Also touching base on Drake Maye's successful first start, the potential of Matthew Poitras, and the importance of the Maine Strong Memorial Softball tournament.

Varsity Maine’s five games to watch for the week of Oct. 14-19

Another View: Price controls are a bipartisan delusion

Both parties are guilty of this economic malpractice. Voters shouldn’t be fooled, and the candidates should know better.

Portland breweries get devilish with these 3 Halloween brews – all clocking in at 6.6%

They all have the same ABV, but the spooky-themed ales vary in style.

Newsroom Live: What works in community news? Talking media startups, news deserts and the future of the Fourth Estate

Join us for a live conversation with Dan Kennedy and Ellen Clegg on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University.

Scott Nash of Portland’s Illustration Institute talks about great rodents in literature

The exhibit 'Mice in the Bookshelves' is on view through Nov. 15 at the Wells Public Library and features work from 40 noted illustrators.

A new brew casts a line to boost Midcoast fisheries

Moderation Brewing Company and the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association teamed up with a co-branded brew, the Hook, Line & Lager.