Historian Tilar J. Mazzeo shares Mary Ann Patten’s story in ‘The Sea Captain’s Wife.’
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
More Maine parents are refusing standard newborn shots and tests
Pediatricians say the reluctance they’re seeing in Maine is tied to federal rollback of childhood vaccine guidelines.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mother suing Lewiston hospital says oversight caused child’s brain injury
Calyx Hemenway said her reports of pain and illness while pregnant were not taken seriously by staff at Central Maine Medical Center.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine alum, TV star Timothy Simons will give 2026 commencement speech
The Readfield native best known for his roles in ‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Veep’ graduated from the Orono university in 2001.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Portland Planning Board opposes buffer for large music venues
The board’s vote is only a recommendation to the City Council. But if the buffer is approved, it would scuttle a 3,300-seat venue proposed by Live Nation.
Posted inFood, Maine, Review
Luncheonette earns 4 stars for first-rate food with global flair
The snug Cumberland Avenue restaurant is a total charmer.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Dr. Oz escalates Medicaid fraud claims against Maine, other states
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator said the techniques the federal government is using in Minnesota could be applied to other states such as Maine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Maine’s April movie offerings include hometown films and a dream wedding gone dark
Also, the film that won an Oscar for Best Documentary is showing at the Strand.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Why the Trump administration is investigating Maine’s abortion laws
Maine is facing scrutiny from Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights over allegations the state is violating a federal anti-discrimination provision.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
5 Maine events this week include Art in Bloom, Diana Krall in Portland
Plus, catch a murder mystery at the Franco Center in Lewiston.