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The most famous paintings of Maine, after ‘Christina’s World’ | Column

We asked art experts (and AI) for their picks.

A primer about the state’s people, history and culture can be found in the everyday things that make up Maine life.

Aerobatic acts from across the globe will perform, including the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and Royal Air Force Red Arrows.

by Dennis Perkins July 1, 2026July 8, 2026

From emotionally resonant documentaries to romances, the annual film festival, now in its 29th year, is a cinematic gift.

The Abbe Museum is partnering with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to produce the Dawnland Festival.

by Jorge S. Arango June 24, 2026June 25, 2026

The collection of Susan Bateson and Stephen Fuller showcases art encompassing more than a century of work by Monhegan Island painters.

by Amy MacDonald June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Board books and middle grade novels tell stories about wildlife, blueberries and garbology.

Also, the South Berwick Strawberry Festival happens Saturday.

by Dennis Perkins June 17, 2026June 16, 2026

If you’ve already had your fill of blockbuster openings, it’s time to look for more hidden cinematic treasures.

Isaac Atkins, a Lewiston native on active duty in Hawaii, heads to Round 2 and a live performance in California in August.