But the author’s second novel, a sequel to ‘The Road to Dalton’ and likewise set in a small, fictional northern Maine town, is kindlier – and less shocking – than Sherwood Anderson’s American classic.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Portland Press Herald.
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She said she painted her ‘perceptions.’ This is what Martha Diamond meant.
The intriguing work of this underappreciated artist is on view at the Colby College Museum of Art.
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Portland musician Genevieve Stokes releasing first full-length album, ‘With a Lightning Strike’
The album-release show is Oct. 19 at Portland House of Music.
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John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and Emmy nominee for ‘Roots,’ dies at 84
Amos played James Evans Sr. on ‘Good Times,’ which featured one of TV’s first Black 2-parent families and ran from 1974-79 on CBS.
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Attorney says 120 accusers allege sexual misconduct against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
The hip-hop mogul has been locked up since pleading not guilty to sex trafficking charges in September.
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Margaret Chase Smith’s fortitude comes through in ‘Conscience’
The play at Portland Stage revolves around the Maine senator’s monumental speech.
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Meet Caleb Hoffman, a rising star in the world of Wabanaki basketry
The son of basketmaker Theresa Secord, Hoffman recently won best in show at the Santa Fe Indian Market.
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Book your day in court with Judge John Hodgman on Nov. 7
Tickets are on sale to the State Theatre show.
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Tickets on sale for Rise Against on Oct. 23, Sebastian Maniscalco on March 5
The comics’ It Ain’t Right tour comes to Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
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Maine’s a spooky place. Here are 11 films that prove it.
For spooky season, we rounded up the best Maine horror films, with details on where you can watch them.