Make an old Victorian house in Norway, two galleries in Rockland and a South Portland frame shop your July art destinations.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Waterville film festival at center of Maine’s cinematic universe
Highlights of this year’s Maine International Film Festival, starting Friday, are Dutch director Jos Stelling and the premiere of ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
The ‘nice lady’ next door who was actually a crime boss
Fredericka Mandelbaum made a fortune skirting the law in Gilded Age New York. Margalit Fox’s new book, ‘The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum,’ tells the fascinating true tale.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Shedding light on the dark side of Jamie Wyeth and his artwork
The artist’s fascination with the less idyllic aspects of Maine island life is reflected in a new exhibition that explores the unsettled mood in many of his paintings.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Vatican excommunicates archbishop for refusing to recognize Pope Francis
The Vatican’s summary judgment can only be undone by a ruling of the pope or the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith acting in his name.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Nation & World
Jared Golden joins effort to honor ‘Star Wars’ actor James Earl Jones
Last week, Golden signed on as co-sponsor of the James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name – at least for a few weeks
In honor of the singer, the city has renamed itself ‘Swiftkirchen’ – at least temporarily.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Life & Culture, Nation & World, News
From ‘latte makeup’ to ‘girl dinners,’ TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
While the company is mired in political wrangling, its business influence is huge and undisputed.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Tuesday food truck experiment in Lisbon attracts hundreds
The idea was developed by local food truck operators who wanted to serve more locally.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Ann Wilson announces cancer diagnosis, postpones Heart tour
Ann Wilson says she’s recovering well after having a growth removed, but will undergo chemotherapy.