The Pinkies are a trio of hot pink sculptures constructed by Bridgton artists Pamela “Posey” Moulton and Roy Fox using tons of commercial fishing line and gear salvaged from Portland Harbor.
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Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Mainers recall fond memories of Saco Drive-In as theater is demolished
The drive-in theater along Route 1 — Maine’s oldest — closed for good in 2022 after more than 8 decades.
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Maine parents have latched onto these 2 literary baby names | Column
Could classic books be behind the trend in what we call our kids?
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
The sun might be shining, but Maine’s waters are still dangerously cold
The state’s lakes, ponds and coastal waters are still in the 40s or low 50s.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture
Lewiston’s latest public art mural sends a message: ‘Welcome Immigrants’
Portland artists Rachel Gloria Adams and Ryan Adams are working on a new project in the city’s downtown.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine upholds decision to suspend Medicaid payments to service provider
The Department of Health and Human Services suspended payments in December to Gateway Community Services, which has denied allegations of fraud.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Edward Hopper’s ‘Monhegan Lighthouse’ sells at auction for more than $4M
The painting’s value was estimated at between $1.2 and $1.8 million and it shows Monhegan Island buildings that now house an art museum.
Posted inCommunity, Health, News
Westbrook Fire Department first in Maine approved to use medication that reduces opioid withdrawals
Suboxone can cut the risk of death in half and give patients relief and time to consider long-term treatment options.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture, Maine, News
May movie events include Maine Mayhem Film Festival, the dark side of the American Dream
The indie film scene in Maine includes a screening of the late filmmaker Frederick Wiseman’s 1996 ‘Belfast, Maine’ – in Belfast.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News
New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks
Buddy Doyle’s book ‘Maine’s Still Reading’ features more than 50 portraits of people in their favorite reading spots, including Tess Gerritsen, Chris Van Dusen, Dr. Nirav Shah and Pat Callaghan.