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Bob Keyes
Bob Keyes writes about the visual and performing arts for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram. He appreciates that his job requires him to visit museums and attend plays and concerts across Maine, and most enjoys interviewing artists in their studios. He’s a New Englander by birth, and has lived in Maine off and on, most recently since 2002. He lives in Berwick with his wife, Vicki, and their son Luke.
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Monhegan beckons for 3 Maine artists
Coreena Affleck of Yarmouth, Justin Richel of Rangeley and Nathaniel Meyer of South Portland will get extended stays on the renowned Maine island.
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Daniel Noel tackles the role of a lifetime in ‘Papermaker’
The Portland actor has overcome setbacks and scares.
Posted inLifestyle
Nine Maine arts groups receive $900,000 in funding
NEA distributes money statewide, including $723K to Maine Arts Commission.
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Conductor Robert Moody to leave Portland symphony, but not until 2018
He says he wants to simplify his life and explore other avenues for making music after his 10-year commitment to the PSO ends.
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Deadline looming for Maine’s ‘LOVE’ license plate
At least 1,500 more people will have to sign up by June 1, or the Bureau of Motor Vehicles won’t issue it.
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Historic moment for Maine: Preservation icon to retire
Earle Shettleworth Jr., renowned for his passion for art and architecture, led efforts for decades to protect cultural landmarks.
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Portland Museum of Art turns to new participants for biennial exhibit
Most of the 32 artists, all with some connection to Maine, have never participated in the show before.
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Mary Woodman finds the beauty in things that other artists overlook
A fine-art photographer looks to the obvious places to capture unlikely beauty.
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Farnsworth to close for a month for improvements
The Rockland museum will replace roofs and install new boilers.