Hundreds of self-proclaimed nerds from across the state gathered Sunday for the Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest at The Olde Mill Place, where they showed off their costumes, socialized, shopped and competed in events.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Tony Hawk to donate photo proceeds to Tyre Nichols fund
The photos can be purchased on BMX rider Rick Thorne’s website. Only 1,000 copies will be available for sale.
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Art review: Maine College of Art & Design faculty show ranges from serene to apocalyptic
‘The Last Season on Earth’ is on display at the college’s Institute of Contemporary Art.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
In the gripping ‘My Father’s House,’ a priest takes on the Nazis
Joseph O’Connor’s novel is based on the true story of a group in Vatican City whose daring exploits during World War II saved lives and changed outcomes.
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A whale veterinary scientist describes the plight of whales in unsparing detail
In ‘We are All Whalers,’ scientist Michael J. Moore lays the blame on all of us.
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Best-Sellers: ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ ‘The Creative ACT’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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Bedside table: How did we get here? Meant for kids, but good for adults, too
Book recommendations from readers.
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Deep Water: ‘Practice, Practice…,’ by L. M. Turner
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Year of the Rabbit: Maine group helps celebrate Lunar New Year
The Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine hosts its 32nd annual celebration.
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Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson honored at reunion of Motown stars
LOS ANGELES — The Temptations, the Isley Brothers and the Four Tops turned back time, singing and dancing as if in their prime at a reunion of Motown stars. The occasion was to honor Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson for their musical achievements and philanthropic efforts as MusiCares Persons of the […]