Photographer Derek Davis joined a couple dozen people at Bug Light Park in South Portland in the early hours Tuesday.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inFood, Maine, Recipes, Religion and Values
Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Red Cross playing catch-up as Maine weather worsens blood shortage nationwide
The American Red Cross has announced its first severe blood shortage since 2024, worsened by the Feb. 22 snowstorm, which canceled drives.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Five Mainers recommend the books they won’t shut up about
Maine book lovers discuss the books they couldn’t put down – and think you won’t either.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
6 Maine events this week include Freeport Chocolate Festival, Michael Carbonaro
‘Like Flies: A Rage Play’ opens at Portland Stage.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Mad Horse Theatre Company celebrates 40 years
‘The Minutes’, the third show of the season for the theater company, runs through the end of March.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine
Historical photos depict snow-covered Portland in the 1940s and ’50s
From young entrepreneurs to postal carriers, Portlanders have always known how to face snowy weather.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
The Trump administration has frozen Medicaid funding in Minnesota. Could Maine be next?
The action was taken following allegations of fraud that the president has claimed Maine and other states also allow.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Ditch those Bean Boots — and 6 more tips for walking in winter | Column
How to navigate Maine’s icy walkways, shoveling scofflaws and other hazards of strolling in the cold.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine’s primary care shortage is expected to worsen. Experts are planning solutions.
Maine is graduating more doctors, but experts say increasing the primary care workforce is hampered by several issues.