Maine country legend Dick Curless’ newly released ‘Basement Tapes’ demand fresh listen
It’s easy to think of the late Dick Curless, Maine’s closest thing to an old-time country superstar, as a relic of another era. His...
Westbrook country-bluegrass label Event Records gets second life
In that Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit on Dick Curless’ life and career, there are any number of relics with Maine ties —...
Sharp ensemble at Theater Project tackles the dilemma of horrifying men
Think you have a tough and thankless job? Consider Sofia (Juliet Moniz). She’s just been hired as an empathy coach at a debt-collection call...
Game On: Maine Celtics fan favorite brings ‘Big Reggie Energy’
"Big Reggie Energy" comes in the form of thunderous alley-oop dunks, blocked shots and deep 3-pointers. You might say it’s the source behind Reggie...
‘Something Else’: Budding artist Sigrid Harmon leans into the thrill of improvisation
Perhaps you’ve heard Dave Gutter’s Grammy-winning “Stompin’ Ground” (see “Musicians Dave Gutter, Amy Allen win Grammys for Portland,” page 2). What makes the funky,...
Into the Wild: How did Portland get its pigeons?
What’s your hot pigeon take? Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? Wanna kick them out of the way? Toss them bread crumbs? Flying rats or friendly...
From Miami to Maine: Poet Blanco, local actors, make sweet cultural mash-up at Portland...
Cuban-American baking doesn’t translate perfectly in rural Maine. Beatríz (Ashley Alvarez), a young baker from Miami, says she can’t sell guava turnovers to Mainers...
Leftovers: Purim, a holiday offering ‘lots’ of meaning and fun
Ancient Jewish holidays refuel my resolve, chutzpah and ability to make sense of our world. All the holidays hold lessons and on the veneer...
Art Seen: What’s up at the CMCA Biennial?
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s 2023 Biennial (in Rockland through May 7) is, like most open juried biennial exhibitions, an introduction to who...
Game On: O’Donnell Fox finds purpose and comfort in ice hockey
Sloane O’Donnell Fox is happiest with her helmet on, skates sharp and stick taped.
Ice hockey is her haven; a strong connection to her late...