Maine painter Tessa Greene O’Brien is showing her work at Buoy in Kittery, while new Portland gallery Dunes displays the paintings of young New York-based artist Jamie Chan.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inFood, Health
Stress eating? How to train your brain to crave healthy foods
Stress and anxiety can promote belly fat and cravings, making you eat more. But you can train your brain to crave healthier foods during stressful times.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
A new book about Stephen King promises a lot – and it delivers
In ‘Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences,’ Bev Vincent is at once curious, thorough, scholarly and lively.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World, News
Maine hospitals seeing spike in children’s respiratory virus
Respiratory syncytial virus is a common virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms. One to two out of every 100 children younger than 6 months with an RSV infection are hospitalized.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News
Fashion label ends relationship with Ye after antisemitic posts
In recent weeks, Ye (Kanye West) has made controversial statements including antisemitic social media posts and has moved to cut ties with his corporate partners.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy named Grammy Awards MusiCares Persons of the Year
The glittery event takes place two days before the 2023 edition of the Grammy Awards are held.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Wastewater surveillance remains a novel, yet important, tool for tracking the pandemic
‘One piece of the puzzle’: Ten months since Maine launched its wastewater surveillance program, experts are still figuring out the best way to use the data.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
‘Ticket to Paradise’: Plot of Bali-set rom-com is skimpy as a bikini
Though lacking in the script department, this cinematic wonderland delivers on one promise: escape, to a place of such natural beauty that the characters are forced to take stock of the important things in life.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Jury finds Kevin Spacey didn’t molest actor Anthony Rapp
Jurors at a federal court in New York deliberated for a little more than an hour before deciding that Rapp hadn’t proven his allegations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News
Dr. Oz made reputation as a surgeon, a fortune as a salesman
Oz, who stopped operating on patients in 2018, was a fixture on television, hosting his show for 13 seasons.