‘Upon That Isle in Maine’ opened this month at the Maine Maritime Museum, focusing on the maritime-themed books by the Camden author and illustrator.
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Maine writer and civil rights pioneer team up on new kids’ book
Phillip Hoose collaborated on ‘Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!’ about Colvin’s refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks.
‘A River of Blood’: The violent history behind Kennebec River settlement
Gerard Gawalt shares how, although uncomfortable, facing decades of conflict between Abenaki and white settlers along the Kennebec River can help us better deepen our connection to people and place.
The best books in 2024? These Mainers should know.
Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Richard Ford and Monica Wood are among those who shared their favorite books of the year.
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Cinematographer Alice Brooks and singer Meg Doherty both played behind-the-scenes roles in the 2024 musical, which is on track to be the biggest movie of the year.
What it takes to get L.L.Bean sparkling for the holidays
Beth LaBossiere leads the team responsible for the Northern Lights holiday installation on the retailer’s Freeport campus, which includes 400 trees and 300,000 lights.
My Perfect Day: Topsham writer starts with a newspaper and ends with a movie
Carlene Hill Byron would have lunch at Kopper Kettle and drop by Gulf of Maine Books.
Cinderella’s ballgown? Elvis’ suit? King Arthur’s crown? It’s all for rent at Maine State Music Theatre’s costume shop
The seasonal Brunswick theater is trying to grow its costume rental business, based out of a warehouse at Fort Andross.
Midcoast Maine craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
Squeeze in a barn supper before the season turns
A farm-to-table dinner in a barn on a farm is a magical experience, and it’s not too late to enjoy one this year.