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A demented serial killer and a religious zealot are on the loose in Stephen King’s latest novel

by Wayne Catan June 5, 2025June 4, 2025

In ‘Never Flinch,’ Holly Gibney returns to face two terrifying characters.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Blue Wrap Runway showcases Partners for World Health’s resourcefulness

by Amy Paradysz June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Every aspect of Partners for World Health’s Blue Wrap Runway Fashion two-night event, May 15 and 16 at The Good Theater at Stevens Square in Portland was mission-focused: The fashion was inspired by 20 of the 34 countries where Partners for World Health has shipped supplies or gone on medical missions. And the garments were […]

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Deep Water: ‘View from Shore,’ by Ken Craft

June 5, 2025June 4, 2025

Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

The Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland has a new curator

by Megan Gray June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

Grant Wahlquist recently closed his gallery in downtown Portland and started his new job this week.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Here’s who won the 2025 Maine Literary Awards

by Skyler Cummings June 4, 2025June 5, 2025

The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance announced the winners of the 2025 Maine Literary Awards at a ceremony in Brewer last week.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Tickets on sale for ‘The Princess Bride’ actor Cary Elwes at Merrill Auditorium

by Skyler Cummings June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

‘The Princess Bride’ star will appear in Portland Sept. 12 for a screening and behind-the-scenes discussion of the iconic movie.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

Maine children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel draws criticism and praise for posts about Gaza

by Ray Routhier June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Rachel Griffin Accurso’s outspoken posts asking the world to do more for the children of war-torn Gaza have garnered international media attention and prompted the group StopAntisemitism to ask the Department of Justice to investigate her.

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Bono’s memoir gets a third iteration, this time on the small screen

by Chris Klimek Special to the Washington Post June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Zooming in on the rocker’s interior life, the Apple TV+ film ‘Bono: Stories of Surrender’ documents the musical stage presentation of the singer’s 2022 book.