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Arts & Entertainment

Don Wilson, guitarist with The Ventures, dies at 88

by Associated Press January 23, 2022

The band’s hits included “Walk, Don’t Run,” and the theme song for “Hawaii Five-O.”

Arts & Entertainment

Spider-Man’ comes back swinging, takes No. 1 from ‘Scream’

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press January 23, 2022January 23, 2022

After spending one weekend in second place, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” proved it still had some fight left

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State, News

Walls of affordable housing developments beautified by work of Maine artists

by Eric Russell January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

The Maine Art Collective, a group of local artists, has partnered with Community Housing of Maine to install original pieces at housing complexes for seniors and disabled adults in Portland and Hallowell.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Maine libraries’ most-borrowed books in 2021

by Ray Routhier January 23, 2022January 24, 2022

The top check-outs within the Minerva consortium of 60 libraries and from the Portland Public Library.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: This little piggy is better for the farmer, the field and the eater

by Christine Burns Rudalevige January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

The farmers at Roaring Lion Farm are raising Meishan heritage pigs.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Last year, Mainers looked to their libraries for answers and escapism

by Ray Routhier January 23, 2022January 24, 2022

Lists of the most-borrowed books of 2021 include tales of struggle, hope and humor, as well as local authors.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: Hey gardeners, wondering how to occupy your time this winter?

by Tom Atwell January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

We’ve got some projects for you. Get ready to organize, repair, and build a bin or trellis.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

Jewish leaders, backers defiant a week after hostage siege

by PETER SMITH Associated Press January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Rabbis, public officials and others made statements of defiance against antisemitism at Sabbath services a week after last weekend’s hostage siege at a Texas synagogue.