The new Sundance documentary ‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,’ told via American Sign Language, shows how deaf women are often targets for violence.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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An ode to — [insert long pause] — the movie intermission
A meditation on the appeal, and decline, of the movie intermission. “The Brutalist” has one.
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Deep Water: ‘New Moon on Tap Mountain’ by Jay Franzel
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Steven Soderbergh made his new movie by becoming a ghost
The inventive director embraced POV filmmaking on ‘Presence,’ his haunted-house film shot from the spirit’s perspective.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Maine’s already got 31 state symbols. A reptile, amphibian and dog could be next.
How and why Maine names its state symbols — and why these particular things have achieved the honor — is a complicated question.
Posted inCops & Courts, Health, Maine, News
What the Lewiston shooter’s brain injury can tell us about blast exposure in the military
Experts say the gunman’s brain tissue points to traumatic injury ‘likely’ caused by blasts in the line of duty; the Army disagrees but is taking steps to limit exposure.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine health groups push for law to protect access to discount drug program
Supporters say the bill is intended to help community health clinics access discounted drugs, but the pharmaceutical industry accuses hospitals of exploiting the program to increase profits.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Reported flu cases in Maine double over 2 weeks
Meanwhile, COVID-19 is showing up at ‘very high’ levels in wastewater tests, even as COVID hospitalizations remain flat.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Business, Religion and Values
Church plans to relocate into Chaps Saloon building
The nonprofit Group of Intercession International Church has a contract to buy the property on Long Plains Road.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Nostalgia proves to be double-edged in this painstakingly etched novel
In Elise Juska’s ‘Reunion,’ three friends harboring secrets attend their COVID-postponed 25th college reunion in fictional Sewall, Maine.