With ‘In a Distant Valley,’ Shannon Bowring follows her cast of characters through a brutal Maine winter.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Live Nation could lose exclusive ticketing rights at Bangor concert venue under settlement
Maine Savings Amphitheater, which has an exclusive ticketing contract with Ticketmaster, is one of 13 venues nationwide that may be affected by the proposed settlement.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Times Record
Freeport draws sweeter selection of chocolatiers for annual festival
Attendees flock to downtown businesses to get to know the chocolatiers of Maine.
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Fryeburg Fair rethinks its schedule after rift last year between local ag fairs
The decision to start a day early in 2025 meant it coincided with the final day of the Cumberland Fair, creating tension between the events’ organizers.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Chellie Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, the Maine Democrat has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Advocates say Medicaid rule changes would cut disability services for some Maine kids
A Maine Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson says the intent is to ‘update outdated references and clarify vague language’ in the existing rules.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
6 Maine events include Charlie Berens, St. Patrick’s Day parade
Plus, City Theater in Biddeford presents the musical ‘The Secret Garden.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
New Portland music venue opens Friday
Live at Madrid’s, near the eastern waterfront, will focus on local and regional bands, with a capacity of about 800.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
Catch 4 local St. Patrick’s Day-themed shows
Performances are taking place in Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Brownfield and Kittery.
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Piano Monster Festival brings Maine students together to perform — on one stage, all at once
Every two years, the festival by the Maine Music Teachers Association blends the talents and sounds of piano teachers and students from across the state.