The oratorio ‘Fire!’ will be performed by ChoralArt on Saturday and Sunday at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Do This, Guides
A guide to Maine’s movie theaters: What to expect at each one
Whether it’s the big screen, the surround sound or the comfy chairs, these theaters offer all those and more.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Medicaid cuts would be devastating, Rep. Pingree, health care providers and patients say
A bill that will likely include substantial cuts to the program has passed the U.S. House and will be considered by the Senate this year.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
‘It’s our therapy’: Knitting group binds community together
From the isolation of the pandemic and other circumstances, a group of women have come together at a Waterville yarn and fabric store to knit and build friendships.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Maine musicians play homage to filmmaker David Lynch with a live show
The Thursday night show will feature music from several of Lynch’s films as well as his groundbreaking TV series ”Twin Peaks.”
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Buy your tickets now for ‘Come From Away’ and ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!’
You can also purchase tickets to see indie-pop duo Joseph on May 2 at the State Theatre.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
The federal government owns 11 artworks in Maine. What will happen to them?
The Trump administration is laying off staff at the U.S. General Services Administration, which is responsible for one of the oldest and largest collections of art in the country.
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Maine filmmaker’s documentary on restaurant workers gets a second life on late night
Late-night host John Oliver featured Elora Griswold’s ‘The City of Servers’ on a ‘Last Week Tonight’ segment about tipping.
Posted inHealth, Maine
As birthing units continue to close, potential solutions emerge
In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine
TikTok’s viral Dubai fruit cup craze in Sabattus
It started Feb. 15, when Jennisha J. Warner posted her visit to Marvelous Macarons on TikTok, describing how the Dubai cup tasted. It went viral — viewed by some 8 million people.