One final issue of Mainely Gay was printed this year as a way to commemorate the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the state.
Life & Culture
Stories about life, culture, entertainment and arts from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News, Outdoors
Birders’ eyes were to the skies for Rangeley Birding Fest
More than 100 took part in Western Maine Audubon’s Rangeley Birding Fest the weekend of June 6.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Susan Collins doesn’t regret putting Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court
Maine’s senior senator said she disagrees with his Dobbs decisions and pointed to her support of three left-leaning justices who opposed ending national reproductive rights.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ comic strip ends its daily run on Saturday
Lincoln Peirce is ending the daily ‘Big Nate’ cartoons, but the Sunday strips will continue to run.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News
19 live music concerts in Maine worth traveling for this summer
Huge acts including Barry Manilow, Billy Idol and Indigo Girls are performing all over the state.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine insurers request ACA rate hikes for 2027
The average individual plan premium would increase by 16.8%. The Maine Bureau of Insurance is slated to finalize rates in August.
Posted inHealth, News
Deer, dog ticks are abundant in Maine right now. Here’s what to do about them.
Your frequently asked questions about ticks are answered
Posted inHealth, News
Patients suffering from long-term Lyme disease symptoms face difficulties
Researchers are studying post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and why some patients have symptoms for months or years after being infected.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Do This, Life & Culture
The Breeders revisit Portland, bringing fresh songs and classics
The concert is Thursday at the State Theatre.
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This composer is making silent films sing again in Maine
Ogunquit’s Leavitt Theatre is screening three silent films, accompanied by live music, this year.