Arts & Entertainment

Author Q&A with Bernd Heinrich

by Joan Silverman April 19, 2015April 18, 2015

The environmentalist and author examines the science of animal migration and home-building in his latest book, ‘The Homing Instinct.’

Concert Review: USM Youth Ensembles’ performance dazzles and delights

by Christopher Hyde April 19, 2015April 18, 2015

The youngest musicians, in the Portland Young People’s String Consort, with guest conductor Timothy Burns, sound the best they have in years.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture

Carolyn Chute, Wesley McNair win regional writing awards

by Bob Keyes April 19, 2015April 18, 2015

The Maine authors will receive PEN New England writing awards Sunday in Boston.

Arts & Entertainment

Television: Billy Crystal on FX’s ‘The Comedians’: ‘This show is a chance to do something fun and dangerous’

by Greg Braxton Tribune News Service April 19, 2015April 18, 2015

The veteran comic and his on-screen foil Josh Gad engage in a serious battle of wits.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Signings, etc.

April 19, 2015April 18, 2015

Neil Rolde will launch his new book, ‘Real Political Tales: Short Stories by a Veteran Politician.’

Arts & Entertainment

Society Notebook: Where kids can eat, play and belong

by Margaret Logan April 19, 2015April 19, 2015

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine raises over $100,000 to help meet growing demand for feeding and nurturing children at five clubhouses.

Arts & Entertainment

NEW ON THE SHELF: “The Babadook,” Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman. Terrifying Australian import is the alternately frightening and moving tale of a single mom (Davis) and her troubled son (Wiseman), forced to contend with the evil presence lurking in a children’s book. Special features including interviews with cast and crew and behind-the-scenes footage. Not rated. […]