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Ben Affleck says he wants to be ‘part of the solution’ in Hollywood

Affleck says recent sexual harassment allegations led him to examine his own behavior.

Tom Deschenes achieves his goal after 5 years of testing and tweaking and spending thousands of dollars on artwork and prototypes.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 5, 2017November 3, 2017

The experiment sheds light on the murkiness of genetic modification in food.

The Portland writer will present a new version of her one-woman show about caring for an aging parent, opening Friday in Lewiston.

by Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times November 5, 2017November 3, 2017

A new documentary focuses on chimpanzees’ champion.

Some 40 children’s and young adult books by Maine authors or illustrators came out in 2017.

by Andrew Ross November 5, 2017November 5, 2017

The restaurant in Portland’s West End offers rock-solid Spanish-French dishes that are both sophisticated and friendly.

by Michael Berry November 5, 2017November 3, 2017

The all-business environmental activist reveals a funny streak in his first work of fiction.

The event featured apple slinging, pumpkin bowling, trail walks and other events on a sunny but cool fall day.

by Ann E. Marimow The Washington Post November 3, 2017November 3, 2017

A three-judge panel said last month that the 40-foot-tall cross maintained with taxpayer funds violates the First Amendment.