The verdict brings an end to a legal saga that has lasted more than three years and a trial that was often delayed because of the pandemic.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
U.K. climate protesters glue themselves to gallery paintings
On Tuesday they targeted a copy of Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ at London’s Royal Academy of Arts.
Metallica amped over ‘Stranger Things’ use of ‘Master of Puppets’
Metallica’s members were rocked by the way “Stranger Things” incorporated one of their heavy metal hits. The band said it was “beyond psyched” that the Netflix supernatural series featured the 1986 song “Master of Puppets” during a key moment for Joseph Quinn’s character, Eddie, in the Season 4 finale. “We were all stoked to see […]
Face the Music: Time is ripe for album release from feminist punk trio Bait Bag
‘Confident, Sloppy, and Loud,’ out Friday, is the North Haven band’s first full-length album.
Live Music Lineup: Sheryl Crow and centuries-spanning folk music
Windborne brings its harmonies to Deertrees Theatre on Friday.
For 40th anniversary, Bates Dance Festival goes big
After two years of restricted activity, the Bates Dance Festival is back for its first full event since 2019.
Indie Film: MIFF marks 25 years with return to a full-fledged cinematic event
The 10-day Waterville-based Maine International Film Festival, starting Friday, lives up to its name by bringing movie lovers the world.
British theater, film director Peter Brook dies at 97
The two-time Tony Award winner directed the 1963 movie ‘Lord of the Flies.’
Arnold Skolnick, designer of Woodstock poster, dies at 85
He also designed many art books and was a prolific painter, with numerous shows in galleries.
‘Minions’ sets box office on fire with $108.5 million debut
The voice cast features Steve Carell, Alan Arkin, Michelle Yeoh and Julie Andrews.