A New York woman searching for her lost dog got a surprise when it was found by Oscar-winning actor Hilary Swank.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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Harvey Weinstein to be charged in U.K. over assault claims
Police have been authorized to charge the former film mogul with indecent assault against a woman in London in 1996.
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Jeff Goldblum takes one more bite out of ‘Jurassic World’
For almost 3 decades, off and on, Jeff Goldblum has played Dr. Ian Malcolm with particular Goldblumian panache.
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Matthew McConaughey makes personal plea for gun legislation at White House
The Uvalde native met with President Biden before addressing the White House press corps.
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Indie Film: A Maine transplant puts finishing touches on a ‘Super Exciting’ short film
Portland filmmaker Ricardo Lorenzo tells the story of an artist trying to reclaim his superhero creations as they head to Hollywood without him.
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PortFringe moves to East Bayside and marks 10 years of anything-goes performances
The non-mainstream festival will be held from June 13-18 at various locations in the Portland neighborhood.
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Face the Music: The Worst comes out swinging with ‘Yes Regrets’
The Portland trio’s album is available Friday.
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Live Music Lineup: American rock act NRBQ and British singer-songwriter Frank Turner
There’s also an outdoor Portland Symphony Orchestra performance in Old Orchard Beach.
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‘Top Gun’ stays aloft with $86M in its 2nd weekend
The sequel continues to soar, dropping just 32% from its opening – the smallest decline for a movie that opened above $100 million.
Posted inBooks, Food
Four new books toast the tastes of Maine, the importance of a well made drink and our shared food history
Stock your pantry and liquor cabinets. Maine cooks and authors share enough fond food memories, cherished recipes and smart techniques to keep you well fed and amply lubricated all summer long.