Like George Lazenby as James Bond, a response to Ribollita is apt to be “Right, I remember that one. It’s good.” Rustic, cozy and date night: These are other immediate word associations for a spot that, despite being part of Portland’s old guard restaurant establishment, has flown low under the culinary radar lately. Ribollita’s first […]

His friends and admirers call him dedicated. Chip Kaufmann just shakes his head, and in a private moment wonders if he might be a little crazy. Not crazy demented, but foolish crazy. As in, perhaps he has finally taken on too big a load. But he catches himself in that weak moment, looks up from […]

Art Lisa Dombek, mixed media/white series, Katie Made Bakery, Portland. 771-0994. Through March 30. Lois Dodd: “Catching the Light,” career retrospective — 1955-2012 — for the Maine painter, through April 7; and “Voices of Design” — 25 Years of Architalx, interactive exhibition that showcases the power of design, through May 19, Portland Museum of Art. […]

Mainers attending the perennially popular Portland Flower Show are treated to a welcome taste of spring.

KIERAN SHIELDS

Bruce Bourque is a lucky man. Doubtless, his job as curator of archeology at the Maine State Museum is a rewarding one, as must be his position as senior lecturer in anthropology at Bates College. But above all, he is one of those fortunate people who early on become fascinated by a particular conundrum and […]

Nell Shipman, choreographer and associate artistic director of the Portland Ballet, never ceases to surprise. She combines a thorough grasp of classical ballet with innovative postures, sequences and combinations reminiscent of modern dance. The result is ballet that enhances the effect of the music while telling a story so graphically that words are unnecessary. I […]

Rebecca Miller gives a housefly a leading role, and Jacob handles it well.