History is full of wartime episodes where the gloves came off in relation to world-renowned architecture and bombs fell because of — not despite — historic significance.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Yarmouth artist’s canvas is a salt marsh
Mitchell Rasor merges art and environment by creating watercolor paintings in the tidal marsh along the Royal River. An award-winning film about his work will screen at the Portland Museum of Art.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Read the poem ‘Newborn,’ by Suzanne Langlois
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Why the lobster is emerging as a symbol of the AI sector | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Children’s book author in Kittery pokes the bear
Ryan T. Higgins reflects on humor in latest installment of Mother Bruce series.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Democrats abandon bid to impose price caps on hospital services
However, an amended version of the bill, if passed, would limit price growth for some private insurance plans
Posted inDo This, Life & Culture, Maine, News
What do you do for fun in the lull between winter and spring?
We want to know how you pass the time when snow has melted, but there’s still a chill in the air.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Scarborough library’s Shakespeare table readings let patrons channel their inner actors
The Scarborough Public library will host its 2nd ‘Shakespeare Summer Fridays’ series in June.
Posted inFood, Health, Maine
Pioneering culinary arts therapist to speak at University of Southern Maine
Feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Stressed? Cooking could help.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers face tough budget questions on creating a SNAP contingency fund
The proposal from House Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, faces the tall task of getting funded before the Legislature adjourns next month.