Among the findings in the report was a previously unknown case of a pastor who was credibly accused of assaulting a woman a month after leaving the presidency of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
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‘Downton Abbey’ sequel delivers fan service of the best kind
Like other recent sequels, the second movie spinoff of the popular TV series caters to die-hard fans, at the expense of more casual viewers.
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Best-Sellers: ‘Sea of Tranquility,’ ‘Atlas of the Heart’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfictions books at Nonesuch Books & More in South Portland.
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Steve Toltz’s novel about death, ‘Here Goes Nothing,’ is gravely funny
A darkly comic novel about an afterlife with no harps, no wings, only bad coffee and a job at the umbrella factory. ‘Really? This again?’ the protagonist grumbles.
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Vinalhaven shines, again, in Chris Van Dusen’s latest children’s book
When this Maine author gave island mishap a much closer look, he turned a true story about neighbors into a picture book.
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Deep Water: ‘Fact Check,’ by Suzanne Langlois
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Art review: In four photo shows, Mainers and masters display the medium’s range
Cove Street Arts, the Maine Jewish Museum and two colleges are focusing on photography this spring and summer.
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Society Notebook: Maine law firm’s founders go down in history
Maine Historical Society gave its Maine History Maker Award to Severin Beliveau and Harold Pachios of Preti Flaherty.
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Bedside table: Nature is all around us
Book recommendations from readers.
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A secret mission, a confident heroine and a harrowing escape make ‘The Left-handed Twin’ a thrilling read
The ninth of Thomas Perry’s Jane Whitefield novels, which includes a pursuit through Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness, mostly delivers.