Farnsworth fetches $1.5 million in sale of second Lynne Drexler painting

Last week's auction of the Monhegan artist's 'Herbert's Garden' was even more lucrative for the Rockland museum than the surprising $1.2 million sale of her 'Flowered Hundred' in March.

An enjoyable ‘Doctor Strange’ sequel delivers the flyin’, the witch and the red robe

Ukrainian band wins Eurovision Song Contest in vote seen as supporting its homeland

Kalush Orchestra made an impassioned plea to free people still trapped in a besieged steel mill in Mariupol on Saturday night after performing in the final.

‘Doctor Strange 2’ keeps hold on top box office spot in 2nd weekend

With $688 million in global grosses, it's already one of the highest grossing films of the pandemic and the second biggest of 2022.

With renovations to outdoor stage, Sidney arts center looks to draw bigger acts, larger crowds

The Snow Pond Center for the Arts renovates its outdoor stage, the Bowl in the Pines amphitheater, which officials say should allow the organization to provide enhanced experiences for audiences and artists.

What to look for this summer at Maine museums and galleries

A rundown of the season's art exhibits from southern Maine up through the coast.

Classical music festivals are staging a comeback this season

Plus, the Portland Symphony Orchestra performs in Old Orchard Beach.

Bleachers’ bandmate plays hometown show and other summer concert highlights

Ghost of Paul Revere says goodbye, and Aerosmith comes to Bangor.

The ingredients every Maine beach read needs

Dead body, old family cottage, crusty lobsterman, dark secrets... bingo. Sounds like you've got a classic Maine beach read.

Bedside table: And for a Massachusetts beach read, read on

Book recommendations from readers.