The singer, who has a home on the island, wants vacationers to return to Maui to help the island’s economy – devastated by wildfires last month – recover.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: James Parker Foley celebrates figures in transition
In his paintings at Sarah Bouchard Gallery, entities move fluidly from one dimension to another, promising a similarly transformative experience to those of us who view them.
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Bedside table: ‘The Great Transition’ by Nick Fuller Googins
Book recommendations from readers.
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‘Reading the Glass’ supplies a gripping, expert account of life at sea
On a Pacific training voyage, a Maine Maritime Academy captain – and engaging writer – teaches trainees about life on board ship and about confronting ever more dangerous, unpredictable weather.
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Deep Water: ‘Bird Baiting,’ by Jim Krosschell
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools and Education
Colby College finding purpose for Midcoast islands once home to the Wyeths
The Waterville college is working to expand its programming on Allen and Benner islands, which have hosted resident student fellows and other visitors since Colby purchased them last year.
Posted inBooks, Review
Best-Sellers: ‘Tom Lake,’ ‘The Creative Act’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfictions books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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For Jennifer Weiner, biking is a coping mechanism – and a plot point
On a recent day in D.C., the author shows how committed she is to one of her favorite pastimes while talking about her new book, ‘The Breakaway.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This
Indie Film: Portland filmmaker gets addiction right in ‘From the Morning to the Night’
An outstanding cast of mostly local talent adds to the authenticity of Tadin Brego’s film, which is screening at Space next week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Society Notebook: Maine Black Excellence Awards honor champions of racial equity
Portland-based nonprofit The Third Place held an event to celebrate the winners at Caswell Farm in Gray.