The Portland Museum of Art Docents will travel to Philadelphia March 1-3 to visit the 2014 Philadelphia International Flower Show, “ARTiculture.” The show combines art and horticulture celebrating artists from Michelangelo to Monet, Picasso to Pollack, and da Vinci to Dali. The group will also visit the Barnes Foundation, Winterthur and the Rodin Museum. Cost […]
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Movies: Sometimes a film leaves you wondering
An ending scene can lock an entirely specific emotion in your head.
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Art Review: ‘Five Artists’ at A Fine Thing: Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts in Portland
The current five-person show at A Fine Thing: Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts is a great reminder that gallery directors are some of Maine’s art assets. Pollack has assembled a show of artists whose work reflects back on each other in such a way that elevates all of the work. Walking into the gallery, you […]
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Are digital cameras out of the picture?
Consumers choose smartphones’ link to social media over image quality.
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Charles Lawton: Culture of negativity, or source of hope for the future?
Without a powerful, concerted ‘yes’ to something, Maine is condemned to a very bleak future.
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Maine Gardener: Trip offers chance to see gardens in Europe
Few plants are completely unfamiliar, but the way plants are used is different
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Handyman vs. contractor: Which should you hire?
The answer really depends on the kind of work you need done
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Savvy Senior: Simple changes for making a home senior-friendly
DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What tips or products can you recommend to help make a home safer and more convenient for aging in place? My husband and I are in our 70s and don’t have the money for any big renovations, but we want to do what we can to stay in our house as long […]
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Motherlode: Test scores show U.S. has the school success it wants
Cultural differences mean American students aren’t as driven to get the scores achieved in other nations.
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Ex-Etiquette: Spending time with former in-laws makes sense for Mom
Q: I am recently divorced. While married, I always attended a charity luncheon around Christmastime with my mother-in-law and my daughter. My ex is very angry that I left, even though he cheated, and has forbid me to have a relationship with his mother. Do I have to stop going to this event now that […]