Julie Schumacher’s novel completes her trilogy of biting sendups of higher education, starring a hapless English professor.
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In new thriller, a high school teacher is falsely accused of sexual assault by her student
The accusation threatens to destroy the teacher’s career, marriage and life, in Kate Flora’s ‘Teach Her a Lesson.’
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Classical review: Portland Chamber Music Festival takes dramatic turn
‘The Kreutzer Connection’ featured works inspired by the story of a jealous husband.
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Theater review: ‘Something Rotten!’ spoofs theater world, from Shakespeare to modern musicals
The comedy concludes the season for Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick.
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In ‘Soft Features,’ a radio reporter’s fulfilling work and home life may not be as they seem
Gillian Burnes has written a subtle, believable debut novel set in the world of public radio.
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James McBride’s new novel entertains while getting deep about equality
‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store,’ by James McBride, is a moving tale about a Jewish woman who tries to save a Black boy during the Depression.
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Art review: Make time for the CMCA summer exhibitions while they last
The works of Shinique Smith, Nancy Andrews and Rodrigo Valenzuela, along with video by Ellie Ga, will be up through Sept. 10.
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In ‘Talk to Me,’ a game of talk-to-the-hand turns into a nightmare
In this movie summer of screaming pink (”Barbie”) and flaming orange (”Oppenheimer”), is there psychic and aesthetic room for a dour, low-lit Australian horror film about demonic possession? “Talk to Me,” a crafty debut feature from the brothers Danny and Michael Philippou, makes an unnerving case for the answer to that question in the affirmative. […]
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Art review: The elegance of ‘Quartet’ is anything but simple
The show at Grant Wahlquist Gallery, up through Aug. 19, features the works of four artists.
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South Portland native writes about life before and after becoming ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker’
Jen Ellis, who lives in Vermont, gained fame in 2021 when Bernie Sanders wore her mittens at the presidential inauguration. She’ll speak about her book, ‘Bernie’s Mitten Maker,’ on Wednesday at Longfellow Books in Portland.