Hallowell’s instrument fair has some strings attached

The Maine Luthiers Exhibition & Music Showcase features performances, workshops and more.

Transgender roles, past and present, on TV, in movies

Concert review: Even when absent, Ravel a thread throughout Inon Barnatan’s recital

The pianist exhibited virtuosity as well as daring in the Portland Ovations presentation.

Deep Water: ‘Perfect Strangers’ by Robert Farnsworth

Maine poems edited and introduced by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc.

With his story of opioids in the fishing industry, playwright tests the waters in Portland

Mike Gorman’s play, ‘Chasing the White Whale,’ explores the ruinous effects of the epidemic, which claimed the life of his brother.

Art review: Chairs take on many meanings in mixed-media show

‘Some Reliable Truths About Chairs’ features sculpture, painting, collage and photography.

Snapchat launches original TV shows tailored to mobile audience

The goal is to attract more advertiser dollars and keep its fickle, young audience engaged.

‘A’ is for Amandla (Stenberg): artist, activist … and A-lister in waiting

‘The Hate U Give’ star wants to be your ‘problematic fave.’

Book review: Spilt blood (in a cozy way) on a fictional Maine island

The first book in a new Maine-set mystery series features guns, blood and recipes.

Book review: ‘The Forgotten’ eyes evolution of white Trump voters

Ben Bradlee Jr. examines a key swing state – Pennsylvania – that Trump the candidate surprisingly won in 2016.