The Boston silversmith was not a nationally-known Revolutionary War figure until Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote ‘Paul Revere’s Ride,’ a call for unity and action on the eve of the Civil War.
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Read ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Paul Revere’s Ride Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five: Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year. He said to his friend, “If the British march By land or sea from the town to-night, Hang […]
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How to buy concert tickets — and avoid getting scammed
Maine lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban bots and put a price cap on resale tickets.
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Greater Portland Landmarks ends lawsuit over Portland Museum of Art expansion
The decision clears the way for a planned demolition of the former children’s museum building at 142 Free St.
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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride at these Maine events
Lantern-hanging, a talk and readings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ are scheduled as part of the 250th anniversary.
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The Portland Museum of Art got the OK to demolish the former Children’s Museum. What’s next?
Deconstruction of the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine at 142 Free St. will likely start next week.
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Are we ready to admit yet that Andrew Wyeth was great?
The iconic American artist’s connection to Kuerner Farm, the subject of a traveling show in North Carolina, was haunted by death.
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A Maine art critic takes stock of his environment
Meet our new art critic, Jon Calame, who will be writing about art, architecture and design in public spaces.
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Actor David Walton is podcasting his journey from ‘New Girl’ to Maine comedy clubs
In ‘Starting Standup in Maine,’ Walton chronicles his efforts to learn the art of stand-up, trying to make his midlife crisis funny.
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Society Notebook: Teens to Trails boogies with bow ties and Bean boots
Nonprofit Teens to Trails’ 10th Bow Ties and Bean Boots fundraiser April 3 at L.L.Bean headquarters in Freeport will be remembered as the one with the line dancing: the “Bean” Boot Scootin’ Boogie accompanied by cover band Lily in the Weeds. The 220 guests also enjoyed charcuterie and oysters, local beverages, boot decorating, a gear […]