The 25th annual festival, known as MIFF, drew filmmakers from as far as California, Mexico and the United Kingdom and moviegoers from all over the world, according to festival director.
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Portland DJ spreads his love of K-pop wherever he can
Jon Hawkins is playing the bouncy, feel-good music at parties, weddings and on two Portland-area radio shows.
Van Gogh self-portrait found hidden behind another painting
Vincent Van Gogh was known for turning canvases around and painting on the other side to save money.
Face the Music: These free outdoor concert series are just the ticket this summer
Parks in Greater Portland, plus one in Bath, are offering weekly entertainment at the right price.
James Caan, of ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Brian’s Song’ and ‘Misery,’ dies at 82
The actor was probably best known for his role as ‘The Godfather’s’ hot-tempered Sonny Corleone.
Works by all 3 Wyeths and other masters anchor Midcoast art auctions
Two auctions at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, including one this weekend, feature impressive works from the estate of a Tennessee collector who had ties to Maine.
Bates Dance Festival goes big for 40th anniversary
After two years of restricted activity, the Bates Dance Festival is back for its first full event since 2019.
Elmo, 3, joins youngest Americans in getting vaccinated
In a public service announcement posted to YouTube, the beloved ‘Sesame Street’ star talked with his dad about what it was like to get the shot.
Civil jury finds Bill Cosby sexually abused teenager in 1975
Jurors found that Bill Cosby intentionally caused harmful sexual contact with a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over
It’s a bizarre ending to a strange day.