MPBN adds Portland station to its new classical music network

Arts & Entertainment

Published
May 20, 2016

MPBN adds Portland station to its new classical music network

The new station will be heard on 104.1 FM and should be operating by Wednesday.
Published
May 17, 2016

Guy Clark, Grammy-winning musician, dead at 74

Clark was known for such hits as 'L.A. Freeway' and 'Desperados Waiting for a Train.' He wrote songs for Johnny Cash, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Jeff Walker, Bobby Bare, Vince Gill and John Conlee.
Published
May 16, 2016

For these Maine actors, a role of a lifetime, at just the right time

Veteran actors Charles Michael Howard and Tony Reilly share their grief and their strength in 'King Lear.'
Published
May 9, 2016

Pearl Jam gives young Maine fan an onstage thrill in Quebec City

On guitar: Noah Keeley of Bar Harbor, 10, who was shocked to be pulled from the crowd to strum along to his favorite song.
Published
May 8, 2016

The greatest singer who never made it? You could make a strong case for Terry Reid

At 16, he opened for the Rolling Stones. At 66, he can't afford to redeem his pawned Gibsons.
Published
April 21, 2016

Nathan Towne returns to hometown he loves for Waterville Creates! post

Towne was inspired to move back to the city because of revitalization efforts, and he plans to move the candy company he owns with his husband to downtown.
Published
April 20, 2016

MPBN to launch separate classical music radio service in May

The new Maine Public Classical service is aimed at satisfying both niche listeners and those who want more news and information on Maine Public Radio.
Published
April 3, 2016

‘Batman v Superman’ haul drops 68 percent in second weekend

But the movie still easily beats 'Zootopia' for the top of the box office chart.
Published
March 27, 2016

The ‘don’t give up’ story of Maine writer Monica Wood’s new book

Portland Stage will host a dramatic reading of 'The One-in-a-Million Boy' on April 5.
Published
March 6, 2016

Carving ice or wood, artist Duncan Hewitt’s love of hockey shows through

The Hollis sculptor shows his skates and other works in a solo show at the Portland Museum of Art through Sept. 4.