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Book Review: ‘The Night the Sky Turned Red’ adds much to the record of Portland’s Great Fire

by William David Barry November 23, 2014November 22, 2014

Allan M. Levinsky’s well-organized book complements past histories of the 1866 event.

As creators work out the kinks, the supernatural musical has huge potential.

by The Associated Press November 20, 2014November 20, 2014

Known for the film ‘The Graduate’ he began his career with a comedy troupe that later became Second City.

The author says the making of his musical thriller, which comes to Merrill Auditorium on Thursday, started with his love of music.

by The Associated Press November 17, 2014November 18, 2014

Four hundred fans had tickets for the book signing, but he was able to squeeze in another hundred or so.

Mark Landis has duped dozens of museums and other institutions into accepting forged paintings, and he gives them away.

by Heidi Sistare November 16, 2014November 15, 2014

In a Cambodian community, volunteer time becomes a source of strength for Maine writer Gail Gutradt.

The works of 15 Yes Art Works members is on view through Dec. 31.

by Margaret Logan November 16, 2014November 15, 2014

The annual Trustees’ Dinner shines a light on some of the Portland Museum of Art’s most committed supporters.

by Christopher Wienandt The Dallas Morning News November 16, 2014November 15, 2014

Author Alix Christie imagines how the project challenged the three men who were crucial to it.