The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Barry Manilow postponing Portland show
The pop singer had been scheduled to play Cross Insurance Arena on April 19.
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Films with timely themes are showing up in Maine’s indie movie theaters
There’s classic horror, romance and satire to choose from among the films screening around the state.
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In a new memoir, a UConn sociologist confronts the shortcomings of caregiving
Laura Mauldin will discuss ‘In Sickness and in Health’ at Mechanics’ Hall on April 14.
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Pak Lee Chinese Restaurant in Skowhegan closes
The restaurant’s owners cited financial challenges of owning a small business as the reason for the closure.
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These dog restaurants and cat cafes cater to Mainers’ pets (and their hoomans)
Mainers love their pets and food passionately and equally. Now they can love them in the same place.
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Skowhegan Indian sculpture has a new owner
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce is passing the torch to a nonprofit launched by local café owner Joe Almand.
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7 Maine events this week include tributes to Neil Diamond and Queen
Plus, comedian Craig Ferguson has 2 performances and Portland Stage presents ‘Our Town.’
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Portland comic arts festival draws on the indie scene
Comic Arts Maine Portland, which began in 2025, will feature exhibitors, workshops and panels with comics creators on Saturday.
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Ahead of Portland shows, actor Nick Offerman talks Ron Swanson, woodworking and new projects
The humorist, actor, writer and woodworker has 2 performances at Merrill Auditorium.