The Portland arts nonprofit celebrated the work of Abby Shahn at the Woodfords Club.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Ryan Adams wants you to read between the shapes
The Maine artist known for his geometric murals applies his signature style to smaller-scale works at new Portland gallery Notch8.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: Vacation reading
Book recommendations from readers.
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The stories we tell about mental illness – others’ and our own
How does a diagnosis shape self-understanding and identity?
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Best-Sellers: ‘Lucy by the Sea,’ ‘Late Wonders’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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Deep Water: ‘Crossing,’ by Karin Spitfire
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Book review: ‘Mother Brain’ delves into the science of how our brains are rewired by parenthood
The book interweaves research and data with personal stories from new parents.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
At family comic con, you dress as the character you’d most like to be
A dizzying array of Marvel super heroes and other characters attended Saturday’s ‘Kids Con New England,’ a comic con for children and families that also promotes creativity and literacy through comic books.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Mel Gibson can testify at Harvey Weinstein trial, judge says
His masseuse and friend will be known as Jane Doe #3.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
California baker creates life-sized Han Solo out of bread
The bakery has dubbed the 6-foot sculpture ‘Pan Solo.’