McDaniel, who has questioned whether Joe Biden won the presidential election fairly, left her position at the RNC after former president Donald Trump had become increasingly frustrated with her leadership.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Comedian Kevin Hart is joining select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
Now in its 25th year, the Mark Twain Prize annually honors performers who have made a lasting impact on humor and culture.
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Kate, Princess of Wales, and Prince William ‘extremely moved’ by support since her cancer reveal
People have flocked to the royal’s main London residence, Kensington Palace, as well as to Windsor Castle, where they spend most of their time, to show support for the princess, with many leaving flowers.
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Deep Water: ‘Thoughts on Fire,’ by Suzanne Langlois
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Review: Go for the representational sculptures, stay to see how other artists relate to the world
See the sculptures of Sam Finkelstein and Duncan Hewitt, along with a wider-ranging show called ‘Let the World In’ at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland.
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Diane Foley’s heartbreak inspired a cause – and now, a stunning book
Foley’s son Jim was beheaded in Syria in 2014. In the new book ‘American Mother,’ novelist Colum McCann turns her family’s story into a literary triumph.
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Maine places inspired new novels by 2 Colby professors
‘Discipline’ by Debra Spark and ‘Bad Animals’ by Sarah Braunstein both came out this month. The teaching colleagues are holding a joint book launch event Thursday in Portland.
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How ‘Promise’ unfolds: Amid racial tensions, teenage friendships fray in a small Maine town
Poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths’ debut novel, set in 1957, is at once heartbreaking and hopeful.
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Bedside table: Neanderthals were a lot smarter than we think
Book recommendations from readers.
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Society Notebook: International fashion show raises money for sewing classes
Women United Around the World held the fundraiser at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland.