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Book review: Two books shed light on infamous ax murders of the late 19th century

by WILLIAM DAVID BARRY July 26, 2015July 26, 2015

The Smuttynose killings and Borden murders are detailed in compelling social context.

The Portland-based documentary studies program is scheduled to close in September.

Portland’s Hank Beebe wrote musicals for years aimed at motivating salesmen at GE or GM with songs about cars, diesel engines and silcones.

Tinseltown serves as inspiration for the Portland Museum group’s gala midsummer bash.

by Colin Covert Tribune News Service July 19, 2015July 17, 2015

The self-effacing British actor is currently on the big screen as the latest incarnation of Sherlock Holmes.

“Ex Machina,” “The Longest Ride,” “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” “The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”

by Daniel Kany July 19, 2015July 17, 2015

The shimmering stainless steel works will be blowin’ in the wind through Oct. 12.

“July Storm” by Elizabeth Coatsworth

by ELLEN O'CONNELL July 19, 2015July 17, 2015

In G.A. Morgan’s “Chantarelle,” the fantasy land called Ayda feels very much like Maine, and there’s a reason for that.

by Joan Silverman July 19, 2015July 17, 2015

The Maine Warden Service chaplain offers a mother’s-eye view about what it means to be an adult.