See the play based on Stephen King’s novel in Lewiston.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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See historical photos of Portland on Halloween nights
Archival photos from the 1930s to the ’50s show how much kids have always loved costumes and candy.
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13 Maine Halloween happenings to get you in the spirit
There are haunted house attractions, cemetery tours, scary movies and family-friendly fun all over the state, from Lebanon to Rockland or Kittery to Farmington.
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Six Halloween live shows haunt Portland, Arundel, Kittery and Bath with music
Space’s annual Halloween party on Oct. 31 features four bands.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
5 things to think about as you age in Maine
Here’s some advice and resources on housing, wills, health care directives, driving and volunteer services.
Posted inHealth, Maine
How older Mainers decide when to downsize, stop driving or ask for help
There are ways to prepare for the difficult decisions people may need to make as they get older and become unable to live as independently as they once did.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
LeAnn Rimes sings about ‘Portland, Maine’ in new duet
The song was also released in 2014 by Tim McGraw and drew some local ire for the lyric ‘I don’t know where that is. And I don’t want to know.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
$100,000 donation will help digitize Portland library’s center for city history
The money will help fund a sound booth and podcasting equipment in this special research room at the Portland Public Library.
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Flashback to our Ace Frehley interview ahead of ’98 KISS show in Maine
The original lead guitarist’s interview came as KISS decided to reunite and once again don their iconic face paint and “Destroyer” tour outfits.
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Art exhibit honors Maine’s Deaf community, victims of Lewiston shootings
The curators wanted to create a place for healing as the 2-year anniversary of the tragedy approaches.