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The Portland Museum of Art got the OK to demolish the former Children’s Museum. What’s next?

by Megan Gray April 17, 2025August 22, 2025

Deconstruction of the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine at 142 Free St. will likely start next week.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Are we ready to admit yet that Andrew Wyeth was great?

by Sebastian Smee Washington Post April 17, 2025April 16, 2025

The iconic American artist’s connection to Kuerner Farm, the subject of a traveling show in North Carolina, was haunted by death.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

A Maine art critic takes stock of his environment

by Jon Calame April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Meet our new art critic, Jon Calame, who will be writing about art, architecture and design in public spaces.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Actor David Walton is podcasting his journey from ‘New Girl’ to Maine comedy clubs

by Ray Routhier April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

In ‘Starting Standup in Maine,’ Walton chronicles his efforts to learn the art of stand-up, trying to make his midlife crisis funny.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Society Notebook: Teens to Trails boogies with bow ties and Bean boots

by Amy Paradysz April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Nonprofit Teens to Trails’ 10th Bow Ties and Bean Boots fundraiser April 3 at L.L.Bean headquarters in Freeport will be remembered as the one with the line dancing: the “Bean” Boot Scootin’ Boogie accompanied by cover band Lily in the Weeds. The 220 guests also enjoyed charcuterie and oysters, local beverages, boot decorating, a gear […]