The story of “La Boheme” is richly layered and detailed, and one to which any young artist working in Portland today could relate. The Giacomo Puccini opera, on stage this week at Merrill Auditorium courtesy of PORTopera, brings audiences into the daily lives of young artists struggling in the Latin Quarter of Paris. As only […]

PORTopera singers make the rafters ring at a joint benefit at the Victoria Mansion.

It took 50 years and a move to Portland for author Kate Christensen to discover how to manage her appetit so it’s truly bon.

We entered Ports of Italy through the back door in order to park in its small but free lot, a big plus in downtown Boothbay Harbor in the summer. Owner Sante Calandri welcomed us with vigor. We were ushered through an elegant dining area of dark furnishings and original works by several local artists to […]

Art “Dirigo,” third “Women Pioneers” exhibition, 18 artists who embody Maine’s motto, “I Lead,” University of New England, Art Gallery, Portland. une.edu/artgallery. Through Sunday. “Surface, Light and Structure,” Frances Hynes, Richard Keen and Lyle Salmi, Elizabeth Moss Gallery, Falmouth. elizabethmossgalleries.com. Through Sunday. “Praxis,” new work by Jesse Gillespie, Pascal Hall, Rockport. 236-4272. Through Sunday. “Roads […]

‘Cuckoo’s Calling’ didn’t stand out among who-dun-its until we learned its author’s real name.

DR. GERALD GAWALT

Haunted house movies only work if the people in the house are worth scaring. Sounds stupid, but it’s true, although let’s be honest: Real estate is inherently frightening. You put all that money in and only Satan knows if it’ll turn out to be a decent investment, or if you’ll be able to afford what […]