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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Able Baker says so long with show of gallery’s friends
‘Painting Nerds: ABC Farewell Show’ will be the Portland gallery’s last, at least in its Forest Avenue space.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over
It’s a bizarre ending to a strange day.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Drag story hour hosts, under attack, dig in their heels
Organizers say they will enhance security but won’t stop their programs.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ staff detained at U.S. Capitol
They were charged with illegal entry to House office buildings.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Marpheen Chann turns hardships into a story of hope and acceptance
The son of a Cambodian refugee, the Portland activist-turned-author spent time in foster homes before being adopted by a family in Naples whose beliefs were at odds with his sexuality.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
McCartney marks 80th birthday with Springsteen, 60,000 pals
Jon Bon Jovi brings out a fistful of balloons during the encore.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine communities expand Juneteenth holiday events
Organizers hope to build community involvement in the emancipation celebration that became a federal and state holiday in 2021.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Hackmatack Playhouse to close after a final show this summer
After 50 years in operation, the seasonal theater in Berwick will close its doors.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Three men sue Catholic Diocese of Portland over childhood sexual abuse
In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.