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On land and at sea, Maine food producers prepare for the season

by Tim Cebula May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Spring is, of course, planting time for crop farmers. But other kinds of Maine food producers also have their spring rituals.

Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine

Maine parents have latched onto these 2 literary baby names | Column

by Leslie Bridgers May 22, 2026May 21, 2026

Could classic books be behind the trend in what we call our kids?

Community, Food & Dining, News, Recipes

Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables

by Rebecca Richard May 21, 2026May 20, 2026

As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

Edward Hopper’s ‘Monhegan Lighthouse’ sells at auction for more than $4M

by Ray Routhier May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

The painting’s value was estimated at between $1.2 and $1.8 million and it shows Monhegan Island buildings that now house an art museum.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do

May movie events include Maine Mayhem Film Festival, the dark side of the American Dream

by Dennis Perkins May 20, 2026May 21, 2026

The indie film scene in Maine includes a screening of the late filmmaker Frederick Wiseman’s 1996 ‘Belfast, Maine’ – in Belfast.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News

New book shows Mainers really love their reading nooks

by Ray Routhier May 20, 2026May 21, 2026

Buddy Doyle’s book ‘Maine’s Still Reading’ features more than 50 portraits of people in their favorite reading spots, including Tess Gerritsen, Chris Van Dusen, Dr. Nirav Shah and Pat Callaghan.