After serving in World War II, the painter and writer found solace in his work (and on a small island in Maine).
Arts & Leisure
Among the few remaining torchbearers of a storytelling tradition made famous by the Bert and I records of the ’50s and ’60s, 68-year-old Tim Sample is shepherding that old Maine humor into a new age. Can it get there from here?
The state’s picture-book authors and illustrators (and readers!) had a great year.
An exhibition at the Portland Museum of Art tries to rehab the painter’s artistic legacy while critiquing his cultural biases.
The artists of Palaver Strings are bringing music education to underserved audiences.
The Mariners tip their helmets to Wes McCauley, one of hockey’s most popular refs.
Bangor Symphony Orchestra music director Lucas Richman has wielded the baton for 10 seasons, and the Grammy-winning maestro just signed on for five more.
Sure, he was mildly berserk, but for writer Leath Tonino, a woodsy uncle was the Pine Tree State personified.
In The Lighthouse, a cinema auteur pits two grim keepers in a battle of wills on a harsh, uncanny Maine island.
Maine’s nonprofit community provides helping hands wherever there’s need, and offer much to say thanks for this season.
In The Shape of Night, bestselling Camden suspense novelist Tess Gerritsen dabbles in the spectral.
Maine high-school football teams need to X some Os this season.