Using as fodder his life as a father and the peculiarities of living in Florida, Barry takes on all in his newest book.

The Bible saga, which opens this week, has been the target of criticism by both conservative Christian and Islamic groups.

The Junior League of Portland’s Freeze Out Hunger gala shows the power of a group of leaders to address community needs.

David Letterman did it. Twice. And then Sylvester Stallone opted to double down, too. What else was actor Theo James to do March 12 when confronted with the prospect of drinking raw eggs in front of a studio audience and, later having it broadcast to millions at home, on “Late Show With David Letterman”? The […]

• Art Annette Kearney, “Let There Be Light,” fused glass freestanding sculptures and 3D collaged paintings, through March 31. Markings Gallery, 50 Front St., Bath. markings-gallery.com. Andrew Wyeth, “Temperas and Watercolors,” through April 30. Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. farnsworthmuseum.org. “The Wonderful World of Oz,” exhibition drawn from the world’s most comprehensive collection […]

The large installation finds intriguing common ground for women, Masons.

Poet-scientist makes entertaining connections.

How one working mom manages to scrape by.