In his fourth novel, ‘Rolling Back the River,’ Paul Guernsey angles for his big catch.
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Arts and entertainment news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, a longtime Maine resident, dies at 96
The influential Oscar-winning documentarian had summered in Northport since 1974, and one of his many films was about nearby Belfast.
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‘Lend Me a Soprano,’ ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ among 6 Maine events this week
Also, catch the Maine Voices Live interview with Portland Hearts of Pine co-founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson.
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Lyle Lovett talks touring with John Hiatt, acting for Robert Altman and what he loves about Maine
Lovett and longtime friend Hiatt will perform together in Waterville and Portland.
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Portland’s sweet past: Historical cake photos from the 1950s
The city has always had a sweet tooth, and there are photos to prove it.
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The street band playing Portland protests is loud and easy to love | Column
Anyone can join the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band, which just had its busiest year yet.
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Ogunquit Playhouse looks to transform itself with $62 million renovation
The project would overhaul the iconic theater and add everything from an outdoor patio to more comfortable seats. It’s still in its early stages, but construction could begin as soon as 2027.
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New exhibits at CMCA explore the line between life and the beyond | Column
Four shows at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art showcase the mysteries beyond earthly existence.
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Celebrate Catherine O’Hara by rewatching – and laughing at – her best work
O’Hara, who died in January, gave us so many reasons to laugh.
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Maine’s got big plans for celebrating America’s 250th
Several historical societies, art museums and other cultural institutions around the state have scheduled exhibits, lectures and other events to celebrate the nation’s birthday.