More than 30 award-winning documentaries about natural history and wildlife will be featured at the Maine Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
Arts & Entertainment
Signings, etc.
Bowdoin College professor Kristen Ghodsee will talk about her new book, “Lost in Transition,” at the Portland Public Library on Wednesday.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Avengers’ shuffles the superheroes and deals a winner
“Avengers” isn’t deep and doesn’t reinvent the comic-book movie. But it is fun, and if it’s an indicator of the season of cinema to follow, this summer is going to be epic.
U.S. takes a shine to latest Sherlock
American audiences are tuning in to watch the latest incarnation of the world’s greatest detective.
Dine Out Maine: Global flavors, broad menu, nice vibe elevate Pepperclub
Pepperclub, a mainstay on the fringe of the Old Port for 22 years, was a laid-back spot for a satisfying dinner in early May. We enjoyed wide-ranging food, and the food tab for four diners fell well within budget. (In the mornings, this same spot doubles as The Good Egg, offering breakfast every day except […]
Arts Planner
• Mad Horse Theatre Company continues its season-ending run of the play “Circle Mirror Transformation” with performances at 2 p.m. today, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. May 20 at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd., Portland. This comedy, written by Annie Baker, won the 2010 Obie for Best New American […]
Society Notebook: Maine College of Art honors two behind-the-scenes leaders
A philanthropist and a historian are celebrated at the 16th annual Art Honors party in downtown Portland.
The secret life of Julia Hawkes
Maine bluegrass legend Al Hawkes wants to share the story of his great aunt, who risked the wrath of her family and reproach from her religion by pursuing her passion for painting.
BOOK REVIEW: Tales of early flights take Maine history to new heights
One of the great gaps in our understanding of local and regional history is the field of aviation. “Early Wings Over Maine” tries to change that.
TAKE HEART: A Conversation in Poetry
In today’s poem Sheila Gray Jordan, of Maine, describes the unique skill by which a man who likes cows manages to coax them to the fence.