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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Art review: 5 photographers, 5 approaches in Portland show
Maine Museum of Photographic Arts is displaying ‘Constructed & Found’ through Aug. 23.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Morgan Talty makes a riveting debut with this short story collection set in the Penobscot Reservation
The ‘achingly moving’ linked stories are narrated by a character named Dee, variously a child, tween, teen and adult.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Loft,’ by Janie J. Gendron
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist’s work moves from newspaper page to Ogunquit museum display
A retrospective of cartoons, as well as some oil paintings, from two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Jim Morin is on display at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art through Oct. 31.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Tips for clematis care from an expert
Cindy Tibbetts, of Hummingbird Farm, has expanded the varieties of clematis vines she sells and propagates.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Society Notebook: Support for mental health evident at Signs of Hope
The Maine Behavorial Healthcare fundraiser opened wallets and conversations that could change lives.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pope’s tour of Canada to apologize for Indigenous residential schools signals rethink of mission legacy
The weeklong visit that begins Sunday won’t be easy for the 85-year-old Francis or for survivors and their families.
Posted inNation & World, News, Religion and Values
Indigenous Canadians wary, hopeful as pope prepares apology
Pope Francis will visit Monday to apologize for abuses in a system designed to sever Native children from their tribal, family and religious bonds.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Sports
WWE’s Vince McMahon says he is retiring amid misconduct probe
McMahon had stepped down temporarily as CEO and chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment in mid-June during an investigation into alleged misconduct.