Supporters say it would help address neighborhood disruptions, while opponents say it could prompt overreactions and that it’s an issue best left to municipalities.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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This 300-year-old violin could become the most expensive musical instrument
A Stradivarius violin made in 1714, known as the Joachim-Ma, is expected to sell for up to $18 million at a Sotheby’s auction.
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Society Notebook: Community Plate comes back for seconds on ‘Stews & Stories’
Community Plate’s first story sharing supper in Portland was so popular the nonprofit has opened registration for a second round of “Stews & Stories” on Feb. 27. More than 80 guests at the Jan. 30 supper at Mechanics’ Hall unpacked charcuterie board makings and carried in towel-wrapped slow cookers of baked beans and soups, baskets […]
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Deep Water: ‘Brown Cow’ by Steve Langan
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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How Jay-Z’s Roc Nation made the Super Bowl halftime show cool again
The partnership has helped revive the show over the past five years, but how long it will last remains to be seen.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Are Kennebunkport art gallery owners living the Maine dream?
A recent survey showed that owning a gallery in the seaside tourist town is Mainers’ dream business. We asked a few who do if it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Maine attorney general dismisses Trump effort to restrict gender-affirming care
Aaron Frey and 14 other state attorneys general said the president’s executive order is ‘is wrong on the science and the law.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
In a new memoir, Jennifer Finney Boylan reflects on gender differences
‘Cleavage,’ a follow-up to the transgender writer’s earlier memoir, tackles important questions with charm and humor.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn native wins Grammy for engineering Beyonce’s album
Colin Leonard, son of Auburn Manufacturing exec Kathie Leonard, is the master engineer Album of the Year, ‘Cowboy Carter.’
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Maine members of Congress pushing to eliminate trade penalty on PFAS-free outerwear
Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful ‘forever chemicals’ qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.