Meetinghouse Arts’ “Recollected and Reconfigured” fashion show and “From Waste to Wonder” art exhibition explore what becomes of things cast aside.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inReligion and Values, Times Record
A case for compassion over suspicion
In 2008, religious historian Karen Armstrong received the TED Prize, an award given to visionary leaders whose work can change the world. Her wish was to create a Charter for Compassion — a global effort to restore compassion to the heart of public life. She believed that compassion, shared across all religious and ethical traditions, […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Meet November’s featured artist at Kennebunk Free Library
Joanne Maloney is a member of ‘Urban Sketchers,’ a group that creates art during inclement weather.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Key resources for older Mainers
Whether you’re looking for a ride to appointments or opportunities to volunteer, these groups can help you.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Health, Life & Culture, Maine
Where older Mainers can get deals and discounts
There are reduced prices available for a wide range of offerings, including park passes, train fares and movie tickets.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Local actors haunt town as ghosts of Yarmouth’s past
Reviving characters of the town’s history, Stroll Haunted Yarmouth will offer spooky tours of the historic cemetery complete with phantoms.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Food, Life & Culture
Harvest on the Harbor returns to Portland for 19th year
The annual food and beverage festival will take place at a new venue for 2025.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Yarmouth Art Festival draws early bird crowds
As the festival enters its 17th year, local art enthusiasts line up to get their first pick of the art, with proceeds going to three Maine nonprofits.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
A Roman water cure — in Portland’s Lincoln Park | Column
Some public spaces remind us to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Bestsellers: ‘The Correspondent’ and ‘History Matters’ top local lists
Here are the week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.