HBO documentary ‘Our Towns’ visits six American cities and finds unity, not division

Eastport, Maine, is one of the communities profiled.

Unexpected acts of empathy in the animal kingdom

Belinda Recio explores the surprising ways animals help one another.

Through time and geography, 11 great Maine writers illuminate the state

In 'Hidden Places, " Joseph Conforti makes a strong case for the state's place in the larger literary world.

Art review: Hilary Irons imbues plants with spirit and symbolism

'Orb Weaver' is on view at Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland.

Young adults run amok in the silly sci-fi thriller ‘Voyagers’

In a new memoir, Maine’s rock star chef Erin French hits bottom and gets a second chance

'Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch'

A moving tale of a World War II ship that saw plenty of action

In 'Unsinkable,' James Sullivan traces the the 'indomitable' USS Plunkett and the men who sailed it.

Art review: Patt Franklin’s paintings of nature blur line between the actual and abstract

The show is at Mayo Street Arts' pop-up gallery on Washington Avenue in Portland.

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is a clash of the titans – and mismatched storytelling styles

Idris Elba makes for a charismatic urban cowboy in this familiar but engaging family film