New exhibits run through the summer at galleries in Rockland, Portland and Thomaston, among others.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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10 offerings at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival that celebrate the world around us
The festival in Portland offers everything from documentaries about outdoor adventuring to examinations of climate change.
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This Maine artist is finding light even in the darkest places
Jonesport painter Anne Neely’s new show, ‘The Wonder of the Light’ is at Elizabeth Moss Galleries through Aug. 15, as a documentary about her life makes the rounds.
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Animé-inspired ‘Roméo et Juliette’ opera remains true to Shakespeare’s play
Opera Maine is staging Charles Gounod’s 1867 work July 23 and 26.
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Portland writer Ron Currie revisits 1987 Jay paper strike in new novel
Ron Currie returns to Babs Dionne in thriller series sequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed.’
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Read the poem ‘The Finish,’ by Robert Petrillo
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Mainer gets Emmy nod for editing ‘Mr. Scorsese’
David Bartner, who grew up in Kennebunk, was nominated Thursday for his work on the Apple TV documentary series on film director Martin Scorsese.
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6 Maine events this week include Yarmouth Clam Festival, ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’
The Maine Renaissance Faire in Acton runs for 3 consecutive weekends.
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Jonathan’s Ogunquit celebrates 50 years of live performances
Jonathan West opened the venue in 1976, combining his love of food and live music.
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State and national pride take flight at Great State of Maine Air Show
Two of the weekend’s main attractions were military aerobatic teams from the U.S. Navy and Great Britain’s Royal Air Force.