The community art project was designed to help people process their grief.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Augusta’s cancer center expansion brings care under one roof
It’s been two years since construction began to add holistic services and programs. The expansion is set to wrap up next year.
Two years after Maine passed a paid parent caregiver law, experts say it’s inaccessible
The law aims to pay family caregivers for taking care of severely disabled children.
How many coats does a Mainer need? | Column
The unpredictable weather in the shoulder seasons can wreak havoc on our coat racks.
Maine expands do-not-eat list as wildlife in Waldo County tests positive for PFAS
Parts of Knox, Thorndike and Unity are the latest additions to a growing number of areas in central Maine with a do-not-eat advisory.
Bangor launches HIV case management program amid Maine’s largest outbreak
It will bring support services to Bangor, while another program is expanding HIV and AIDS services to all but 2 counties in Maine.
Lyme disease cases surge in Maine this year, surpassing record set in 2024
The ongoing drought doesn’t appear to have harmed tick populations in Maine.
Do more than 10,000 Maine children lack health insurance? | Fact brief
Maine has the highest rate of uninsured children in New England, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Watch these movies at venues around Maine to kick off the spookiest season
Our movie writer lists his best bets for horror, indie and foreign picks — and the places to see them.
A new version of Hansel and Gretel pairs Stephen King with the late, great Maurice Sendak
It’s a genius idea, and the text by King and illustrations by Sendak offer some marvelous moments — but also some flaws.