The Monhegan Museum celebrates a half-century with an exhaustive display of 80 works by the island’s 80 most prominent artists.
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Dine Out Maine: There’s something good – if occasionally off-kilter – going on at The Central
The food is decent and eclectic, the friendly atmosphere is pure pleasure, and the soft tacos are a standout.
There must be 50 ways to love your fennel
With apologies to Paul Simon and his ’50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.’
Feeling desperate, artists respond to the times in ‘America Now’
A new exhibition at the Portland Public Library portrays a country in turmoil.
There must be 50 ways to love your fennel
With apologies to Paul Simon and his ’50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.’
Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko dies at 90
He was incredibly reclusive, turning down nearly all offers to do interviews, meet fans or appear at movie premieres.
Anthony Bourdain leaves bulk of $1.2 million estate to 11-year-old daughter
The chef, TV host and author died last month of an apparent suicide.
Auction will end an era of full hearts – and stomachs – at Ashley’s Restaurant in Arundel
The hole-in-the-wall on Route 111 leaves a 25-year legacy of ‘good food, good friends and good times.’
Church of England seeks revival in newer Christian congregations
The outreach effort leaders are launching signals an ‘end of the snobbishness’ the church has confined itself to, says a former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.
Learning by scooping: Gardiner students get sweet business lesson
A Gardiner Area High School class in how to start a business leads students to operate an ice cream stand at Waterfront Park.