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A Topsham woman is reconnecting with her dad, 1 whoopie pie at a time

by Peggy Grodinsky June 16, 2026June 17, 2026

Jane Manchester has been cooking her late mother’s recipes for her elderly father as a way to share memories.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine

Maine author adapting his novel set in Waterville for Netflix

by Ray Routhier June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Ron Currie is adapting his 2025 novel ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ for Netflix. A prequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed,’ will be released July 7.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine

What does it takes to install an art exhibition at Colby’s museum?

by Abigail Pritchard June 3, 2026June 4, 2026

Inside ‘Alex Katz | Out of Sight: A Drawing Survey’ and the work that went into creating it.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

Greater Portland restaurants are experimenting with high-low caviar mashups

by Tim Cebula June 2, 2026June 5, 2026

Restaurants and bars are embracing the trend, matching the luxe ingredient with fried chicken, hash browns and more, in a way that reflects today’s informal dining style.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News

3 art museums celebrate Betsy Wyeth, who made Maine’s landscape her canvas

by Jorge S. Arango May 27, 2026May 29, 2026

‘By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth’ sheds light on the artistic vision of the woman who created immersive environments that informed her husband Andrew Wyeth’s art.

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

17 big Maine outdoor concerts to check out this summer

by Ray Routhier and Aimsel Ponti May 25, 2026May 22, 2026

Mumford & Sons in Bangor, Wilco in Portland and the Revivalists in Sidney are just a few of the shows at Maine’s big outdoor venues from June through Labor Day.

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.