MacLeod’s debut graphic memoir tells the story of a newly self-aware Thai American girl trying to find her place between her two homes: Bangkok and Damariscotta.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Bestsellers: ‘How to Read a Book,’ and ‘The Demon of Unrest’
The week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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Art Review: Raw emotions, depths of silence emanate from 3 Portland exhibits
Catch the powerful work of artists Tom Paiement, Louis-Pierre Lachapelle and Sean Kernan at Greenhut Galleries and Cove Street Arts now.
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Deep Water: ‘Marshpunk’ By Claire Parker
Maine Poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling
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A small-town Maine librarian’s obsessions keep the pages turning
Hilarity – and chills – ensue in Portland writer Sarah Braunstein’s second novel, ‘Bad Animals.’
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Singer and Broadway star Jane Morgan celebrating 100th birthday in Ogunquit
A longtime Kennebunkport summer resident who made hit records and sang on Broadway, Morgan will talk about her long career at an event at Ogunquit Playhouse on Monday.
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UK fans wonder if Taylor Swift will say ‘So long, London’ after Eras Tour
As Swift brings her blockbuster Eras Tour to London’s Wembley Stadium, some Swifties therefore are wondering if they are witnessing the beginning of an extended goodbye.
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The world’s largest Shakespeare collection finally has the home it deserves
What light through yonder window breaks? The Folger Shakespeare Library unveils dramatic renovation, with new public galleries and amenities.
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Mark James, hit-making songwriter of ‘Suspicious Minds,’ dies at 83
James’ songs included ‘Always on My Mind’ and ‘Hooked on a Feeling,’ which were covered by artists from country to disco.
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Ex-gang leader facing trial in Tupac killing seeking release from Vegas jail on bail
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis has plead not guilty to first-degree murder and has remained jailed at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas since his arrest last Sept. 29.