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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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  • Published
    November 29, 2011

    Maine glass conservator featured in design magazine

    Robin Neely is known for her stained-glass work in museums, churches and colleges.

  • Published
    November 28, 2011

    Lewiston man wins prestigious photo contest

    As is often the case with great photos, a Maine entry in the prestigious National Wildålife Federation’s annual photography competition came somewhat by chance.

  • Published
    November 26, 2011

    Maine State Ballet offers ‘The Nutcracker’

    FALMOUTH — If this season’s production of “The Nutcracker” at Merrill Auditorium feels a little like a Falmouth High School spirit rally, there’s good reason.

  • Published
    October 19, 2011

    Four Maine artists win $13,000 fellowships

    This year, about 200 artists applied for the annual grants for artistic excellence from the Maine Arts Commission.

  • Published
    August 7, 2011

    Wyeth illustrates new children’s book

    TENANTS HARBOR — Barbara Walsh figured the worst that could happen was he would say no.

  • Published
    August 7, 2011

    Winthrop writer, Jamie Wyeth create children’s book

    TENANTS HARBOR — Barbara Walsh figured the worst that could happen was he would say no.

  • Published
    April 2, 2011

    Nateva festival canceled

    BY BOB KEYES The Portland Press Herald Maybe it was too good to be true. After a successful inaugural year, the Nateva Music & Camping Festival will not go on as planned this August at the Oxford Fairgrounds. Promoters announced its cancellation Friday, citing slow ticket sales and a crowded summer concert market that’s getting […]

  • Published
    April 2, 2011

    Promoters announce cancellation of Nateva festival

    Maybe it was too good to be true. After a successful inaugural year, the Nateva Music & Camping Festival will not go on as planned this August at the Oxford Fairgrounds. Promoters announced its cancellation Friday, citing slow ticket sales and a crowded summer concert market that’s getting more crowded by the day. “We have […]

  • Published
    April 1, 2011

    Nateva cancels summer concert

    The promoter blames slow ticket sales and a crowded summer schedule.