The competition of teen rock musicians, organized by the Maine Academy of Modern Music, will be held in Portland from April 11 through May 9.
March 2015
Grow: Fresh herbs from seed
Since they take a while to sprout, the time to start is now.
Dine Out Maine: The Grill Room in Portland
Portions are hefty, the salmon’s delicious and apple fritters sinfully sugary.
Homeland Security, state partner on climate change study
The collaborative study will report on the effects of climate change on energy, water, transportation and telecommunications systems.
White House hopefuls avoid stirring the pot
Potential candidates warm to the idea of letting states decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana.
Signings, etc.: Author Alex Myer talks about his new book
The hero is a Revolutionary War soldier… who happens to be a woman.
‘Closer All the Time’ draws small-town characters in detail
Everyday tragedies and moments of redemption carry these 13 linked stories by Jim Nichols.
In ‘City by the Sea II,’ John Moon revisits Portland with compelling photos
The second volume pairs historic photos with images of the modern-day city.
New on DVD
NEW ON THE SHELF “Foxcatcher,” Steve Carell, Channing Tatum. Comedian Carell makes an ultimately successful bid for dramatic respect in this disturbing fact-based tale, chronicling the unlikely and unfortunate union between Olympian wrestlers David (Tatum) and Mark Schultz (Mark Ruffalo) and impenetrable billionaire John E. du Pont (Carell), who takes it upon himself to help […]
Television: ABC’s ‘American Crime’ series pushes hot buttons of race, culture
The show was created by the Oscar-winning writer of ’12 Years a Slave.’