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Murals coming to fill downtown Augusta

by Keith Edwards May 28, 2017May 28, 2017

This summer building walls to be painted to bring vibrancy, and visitors, to Augusta’s downtown.

Food & Dining, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: Trattoria Fanny’s chef keeps it intentionally, intelligently simple

by Andrew Ross May 28, 2017May 28, 2017

Despite occasional seasoning mishaps, the restaurant serves rustic and satisfying food.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Laura Faure’s final season at Bates Dance will be one of celebration

by Bob Keyes May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

Among the summer performers are David Dorfman and Bebe Miller.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Organist Ray Cornils ready for last official summer concert on Kotzschmar Organ

by Ray Routhier May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

Others scheduled to perform this summer at Orgelfest 17 include Monica Czausz, Nathan Avakian and Mormon Tabernacle organist Richard Elliott.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Summer theater in Maine includes Broadway hits, contemporary dramas (and the Bard, of course)

by Ray Routhier May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

‘Steel Magnolias’ is among the fare at Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Hartley, Marin and Wyeth: A summer of giants in Maine art

by Bob Keyes May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

Museums across the state take a deep look at Maine’s most famous artists.

Life & Culture

Prom time: Big memories from Maine’s small towns

by Brianna soukup / Staff Photographer May 28, 2017May 29, 2017

At Carrabec High School in North Anson, the prom isn’t just for juniors and seniors. The whole school is invited. Otherwise the banquet hall where it’s held would feel pretty empty, since there are roughly 50 students in each grade. Two-thirds of Maine’s schools are in rural areas – many in remote areas – and […]