A single raid on Tokyo on a March 1945 night, led to a fire that killed 100,000 people.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
‘Rutherford Falls’ upends the narrative on Native stories
Native peoples’ stories in Hollywood are, more often than not, depicted as sad and monolithic. And while the stories of historical trauma inflicted upon our nation’s first inhabitants serve a purpose, it seems a sea change may be afoot. “Rutherford Falls,” a half-hour series for NBC’s Peacock streaming service, is one of a few Native […]
Society Notebook: In virtual format, Source awards sharpen focus on environmental work
The annual recognition of Maine’s sustainability leaders was held virtually on April 21.
Deep Water: ‘Going to Church,’ by Gibson Fay-LeBlanc
This week’s poem, Gibson Fay-LeBlanc’s “Going to Church,” is a beautiful litany of graces. I love the music, intimacy and devotion of this poem, in praise of the “church” that exists all around us. It appears in Fay-LeBlanc’s new poetry collection, “Deke Dangle Dive,” which explores grief, masculinity, brotherhood and hockey, and which launches with a […]
Vaccinated faithful throng Jerusalem church for Holy Fire
Israel has significantly lifted most restrictions after a world-leading vaccination drive.
Marilyn Manson denies abuse allegations
Esmé Bianco alleges sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
South Dakota gets boost from ‘Nomadland’
Tourist attractions are seeing an increase in visitors.
Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ star, dies at 89
She won the Academy Award for best supporting actress and Cher took home the trophy for best actress.
Giant trolls stand to bring visitors back to botanical gardens, send a message about saving forests
The Danish artist Thomas Dambo used recycled wood to create the 5 characters of ‘Guardians of the Seeds,’ a long-term exhibition about sustainability and conservation.
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges
He starred on TLC’s ’19 Kids and Counting’ until it was pulled from the network in 2015.