The second annual film festival begins Aug. 21 at City Theater.
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Biddeford River Jam brings music, fun to downtown
Heart of Biddeford’s 11th annual River Jam will take place all day on Aug. 16.
Vote postponed again on moratorium that would stop Live Nation venue
A series of technical issues that made it difficult for people in overflow rooms, online and in the hallway to hear prompted the Portland City Council to postpone most of the items on their meeting agenda on Monday night.
Waterville film fest to honor British actor Clive Owen
The Academy Award-nominated Owen, 60, has starred in many films including ‘Croupier,’ ‘Duplicity,’ ‘Closer’ and ‘Gosford Park.’
Maine arts organizations face sudden loss of federal grants
The National Endowment for the Arts notified institutions in Maine and across the country late Friday night that their grants were being terminated.
Biddeford approves public art ordinance
The ordinance is intended to help Biddeford grow even more as an arts scene.
Tiny house, big art: Artist showcases the value in balancing macro and micro
Deanna Jacome creates larger-than-life paintings in a tiny home in Freeport.
Invasion of the Pinkies in Freeport aims to spark climate conversations
A collection of abstract and eco-focused sculptures known as the “Pinkies” will now live on the lawn of Freeport Town Hall, following a two-year installation in Portland.
Lack of state funding, affordable housing top of mind at Portland arts summit
Here are 4 takeaways from the Creative Portland Arts and Culture Summit on Tuesday.
Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29
DePrince was adopted by an American couple and by age 17 she had been featured in a documentary film and had performed on the TV show ‘Dancing With the Stars.’