The influential Oscar-winning documentarian had summered in Northport since 1974, and one of his many films was about nearby Belfast.
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Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine considers how to untether itself from federal vaccine rollbacks
Last week, Maine lawmakers discussed legislation to increase access to vaccines after a measles case was confirmed in Bangor.
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Central Maine hospitals acquired by California group that pledges to invest $150M
Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, is now part of Prime Healthcare Foundation.
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‘Lend Me a Soprano,’ ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ among 6 Maine events this week
Also, catch the Maine Voices Live interview with Portland Hearts of Pine co-founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson.
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5 things to do in Biddeford
The artistic director of City Theater has several suggestions.
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Lyle Lovett talks touring with John Hiatt, acting for Robert Altman and what he loves about Maine
Lovett and longtime friend Hiatt will perform together in Waterville and Portland.
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Portland’s sweet past: Historical cake photos from the 1950s
The city has always had a sweet tooth, and there are photos to prove it.
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The street band playing Portland protests is loud and easy to love | Column
Anyone can join the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band, which just had its busiest year yet.
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‘Antiques Roadshow’ to air first Maine episode on Monday
The popular PBS show held its first appraisal event in Maine last summer at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.
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Somerset SnowFest kicks off with week of winter activities in Skowhegan
The annual event began with a carnival and fishing derby at Lake George Regional Park and leads into Skijor Skowhegan next weekend.