From epic tales to horror to your next cult fave, the movies on the slate for this year run the gamut.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Art exhibit imagines a fantastical Maine landscape that brings Tolkien to mind | Column
‘Nathaniel Meyer: Under Swift Sunrise’ at Moss Galleries Portland walks the line between cinematic and kitschy.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
11 Maine librarians share the books they loved in 2025
The recommendations come from librarians in Kennebunkport, Gorham, Portland, Freeport, Lewiston and Brunswick, among others.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine abortion providers to ask state lawmakers for more funding
The request seeks to offset the Trump administration’s efforts to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Maine Family Planning.
Posted inHealth, News
Federal judge in Maine issues injunction to stop changes to drug discount program
The Maine Hospital Association and St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration this month.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors
Starting the New Year in Maine on a high point — or peak
Mainers share their tips for hiking on New Year’s Day.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture
Maine gets in on the hot pot trend, but it’s also easy to make them at home
The communal cooking tradition from Asia easily translates to a convivial cold-weather meal dinner party with friends and family.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine receives $190 million from federal rural health fund
The funding would partially offset Medicaid cutbacks slated to begin in 2027.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
Fill your calendar with Maine’s can’t-miss events in 2026
Here’s your guide to Maine’s biggest entertainment events in 2026.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
More direct primary care clinics keep opening in Maine
The alternative health care model continues to expand as health insurance premiums skyrocket.