‘In the Garden of Z,’ which premieres Friday at New Hampshire Theatre Project, is based on the life experience and research of Russian-Latvian playwright Liza Robinson, who wrote the script with her husband.
Megan Gray
Staff Writer
Megan Gray covers the outdoors and tourism at the Portland Press Herald. A Midwest native, she moved to Maine in 2016. She has written about presidential politics and local government, jury trials and jails, arts and culture. Outside of work, you can find her kayaking on the ocean and exploring Maine's many coastal islands with her husband.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
In a former Norway snowshoe factory, an arts hub is taking shape
A nonprofit is working to transform the large building into a multi-use space called Lights Out Gallery.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Yet another version of Carnaval Maine coming in 2024
The winter festival has changed its locations, dates and length since it was first held in 2020, and organizers say they will announce new plans in January.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Mount Desert Island painter’s flight-themed works have taken off for Smithsonian
The National Air and Space Museum has acquired 3 paintings by Ben Lincoln.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
For Rwandan artist who lost his hands in an attack, painting leads to healing and hope
Frederick Ndabaramiye moved to Portland this year, and Maine galleries have embraced him and his artwork.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Holiday Arts Preview: A dose of culture every day of December
We mapped out a way to fill the whole month with holiday art shows, performances and more, one day at a time.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
The Snug, a neighborhood pub in Portland’s East End, will soon close
Self-described as ‘Irish-ish’ and ‘not for the squeamish,’ the bar opened on Congress Street across from the Eastern Cemetery in 2006.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Malaga Island-inspired ‘This Other Eden’ is fiction; critics say it revives harmful myths
Paul Harding says his latest novel, up for major awards, is not meant to be historically accurate. But archivists and descendants believe it badly invites inaccurate depictions of the Maine island’s mistreated residents.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
‘We could just hear sirens’: Bates students mourn with their neighbors
A night of panic turned into 2 days of uncertainty as students sheltered in place on campus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Sparse details about ongoing investigation fuel anxiety and speculation
‘People want to understand this, want to make sense of it,’ one expert said. ‘But sometimes we can’t make sense.’