Arts & Entertainment - Portland Press Herald

Documentary film tells Maine sailor’s tale of surviving 76 days in a life raft

by Ray Routhier July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

’76 Days Adrift,’ a documentary about Steven Callahan’s time in a life raft after his sailboat sank in 1982, will screen at the Maine International Film Festival in Waterville.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Review

In Peter Heller’s latest, two hunters emerge from a week in Maine’s North Woods to find total devastation

by John Alden July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

‘Burn,’ an apocalyptic novel of friendship, is a terrific read.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Preble Street celebrates 50 years of compassion in action

by Amy Paradysz July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

700 people attended the anniversary celebration of the nonprofit’s work providing food, clothing and shelter.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Deep Water: ‘Threshold with Fog,’ by Myronn Hardy

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review

Take time for the democratizing joy of the American public library | Column

by Jon Calame July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Library spaces at their best should give the impression that things are open and that nothing important is hidden.

Arts & Entertainment, Food

The latest signature dish in ‘The Bear’? Hamburger Helper with a twist

by Emily Heil The Washington Post July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

We tried Chef Sydney’s jazzed-up Hamburger Helper to see if it’s as good as it looks on-screen.

Arts & Entertainment, Food, Life & Culture, Maine, News

‘The Bear’ stars come to homes in Maine for a break from Chicago

by Ray Routhier July 8, 2025July 9, 2025

Oliver Platt, who plays Uncle Jimmy on the show, dines often on North Haven, while Abby Elliott, who plays Sugar, has long come to a family home at Cundys Harbor in Harpswell.