Vincent Van Gogh was known for turning canvases around and painting on the other side to save money.
Arts & Entertainment
Arts, entertainment and books news from the Sun Journal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bill Cosby civil trial jury must start deliberations over
It’s a bizarre ending to a strange day.
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Drag story hour hosts, under attack, dig in their heels
Organizers say they will enhance security but won’t stop their programs.
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Portland’s July 4 fireworks will boom, but without musical accompaniment
A city staffing shortage led to the decision to keep the celebration scaled back, meaning the Portland Symphony Orchestra will not perform.