The environmentalist and author examines the science of animal migration and home-building in his latest book, ‘The Homing Instinct.’
Arts & Entertainment
Concert Review: USM Youth Ensembles’ performance dazzles and delights
The youngest musicians, in the Portland Young People’s String Consort, with guest conductor Timothy Burns, sound the best they have in years.
Carolyn Chute, Wesley McNair win regional writing awards
The Maine authors will receive PEN New England writing awards Sunday in Boston.
Television: Billy Crystal on FX’s ‘The Comedians’: ‘This show is a chance to do something fun and dangerous’
The veteran comic and his on-screen foil Josh Gad engage in a serious battle of wits.
Signings, etc.
Neil Rolde will launch his new book, ‘Real Political Tales: Short Stories by a Veteran Politician.’
Society Notebook: Where kids can eat, play and belong
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine raises over $100,000 to help meet growing demand for feeding and nurturing children at five clubhouses.
New on DVD
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. […]
Camden Hills hosts the New England showcase of high school drama
Two Maine schools are among the dozen from across six states that will participate in a long tradition that pre-dates World War II.
New show opens at Bearded Lady’s Jewel Box in Portland
‘Piercing the Pickle’ features the work of 11 local artists on a theme of condiment utensils.
For Star Wars fans, trailer for next movie a cause for celebration
The release is still eight months away, but even bits of information about ‘The Force Awakens’ draws devotees to an event in California.