Maine has the 12th highest rate of long-term nursing home residents on antipsychotics, which carry health risks.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated by those he inspired in Waterville
Stan Davis, of Wayne, described how going to Selma, Alabama, to take part in marches to demand civil rights changed him forever.
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5 Maine events this week include a Beatles tribute, dazzling dance
Plus, you can catch dueling pianos in Lewiston on Saturday.
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5 fun things to do in Waldoboro
The booking agent at the historic Waldo Theatre shares some of her favorite places in the Midcoast town.
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PSO’s ‘Dawnland to the Planets’ takes audiences on a journey with Wabanaki musician Firefly
The performances also feature works by Max Richter and Gustav Holst.
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Three decades on ice: Historical photos capture skating in Maine
From ponds to rinks, Mainers have always loved to lace up their skates.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
How common is MaineCare fraud?
The Maine Office of the Attorney General investigates dozens of complaints each year, while the Department of Health and Human Services is also involved in responding to issues.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Times Record
23 sickened after swimming at Brunswick hotel pool, lawsuit alleges
Several children and some adults contracted a bacterial infection after swimming in an improperly maintained pool, the plaintiffs claim.
Posted inHealth, News
ACA enrollment down in Maine after tax credits expire
Maine’s enrollment is at about 58,000, which is down so far from the final enrollment of 64,678 in 2025.
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Portland Back Cove Festival will not take place this year
Organizers of the Back Cove Music & Arts Festival in Payson Park said delays in finalizing a new contract this past fall caused them to ax the 2026 edition.