Sen. Susan Collins, a key vote, has not indicated whether she will vote in favor of President Trump’s budget bill.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Portland voters may soon determine fate of huge coal pile along waterfront
A petition that looks likely to land on the November ballot would seek to cover and eventually remove the 45,000-ton heap, which has concerned some neighbors for years.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Pint-size pioneer ‘Dora the Explorer’ celebrates her 25th anniversary with a new film
Twenty-five years ago, a little girl with a bob haircut appeared on our TVs, speaking a mix of English and Spanish, with a spunky, can-do spirit.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
‘Bride Hard’ is neither ‘Bridesmaids’ nor ‘Die Hard.’ Discuss.
Rebel Wilson stars as a superspy in a lazy, unfunny action-comedy mashup.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Check out 15 free outdoor concert series across Maine this summer
Some are in parks, in downtowns, along a river or by the sea.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Maine concert and wedding photographer expands repertoire with Portland Hearts of Pine fans
Lauryn Hottinger captures the unfettered enthusiasm of Portland Hearts of Pine fans during matches at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
So many big musical acts coming to Maine make for a lot of tough choices
David Byrne, Air Supply, St. Vincent, Violent Femmes… When there are this many great artists touring through Maine, choice almost becomes a burden.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
The Hill Arts plans to break ground on new Munjoy Hill venue in October
The Hill Arts has raised $9 million of the $18 million needed for the new 400-seat theater on Congress Street.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Portland author has collected his dream library of books – and most of them don’t exist
Hemingway’s missing novel. Alice’s backwards-printed book in “Through the Looking Glass.” Sylvia Plath’s never-finished autobiography. Reid Byers owns copies of all those “invisible” books that bibliophiles wish were real.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Westbrook Juneteenth celebration honors Black history and inclusivity
Speakers at the fourth annual Juneteenth event emphasize empowerment and unity.