The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
Times Record Ticket
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Portland musician Samuel James shares the Black American folk tradition any way he can
In addition to performing around the world, the singer, songwriter and storyteller has a column, a podcast and now a school program.
advertisement
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Portland Museum of Art hangs its future on fate of neighboring building
On May 6, the City Council will take up the question of whether the former Children’s Museum at 142 Free St. can be demolished. Working toward an ambitious expansion, the PMA hasn’t said what it will do if the structure can’t be torn down.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools & Education
Stephen King’s 50-year career has inspired a generation of writers and teachers
Once thought of as a pop culture phenomenon, the Maine author is now studied by academics and aspiring writers.
Posted inThings to Do
Looking for ways to watch the eclipse? We’ve got you (totally) covered.
All you need to know about when, where and how to see the April 8 solar eclipse, plus events happening from southern Maine to Aroostook County, starting this week.
Posted inThings to Do
Leap into spring with these 11 events
Celebrate May Day, get tickets to the Sea Dogs, explore the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and more.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Cumberland woman kept quiet about her talent as a kid. Now, she’s singing on ‘American Idol’
Julia Gagnon, a senior at the University of Southern Maine, wanted to be on the internationally televised talent show as a way of sharing something with her birth mother in Guatemala. She’ll make her first appearance Sunday.
Posted inFood, Things to Do
What does a Maine maple farmer put his syrup on? His answer’s short and sweet
Lyle Merrifield, the president of the Maine Maple Producers Association, answers five questions in advance of the annual Maine Maple Sunday weekend.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Maine-based podcast ‘Dark Downeast’ is helping keep cold cases alive
Kylie Low, a former morning host on Portland radio station WJBQ, has been writing and hosting the podcast since 2020, with a focus on helping families of victims.
Posted inFood, Things to Do
For Maine Restaurant Week, pick a dining or driving destination and go out
There are more than 70 restaurants statewide offering deals during the event, which starts Friday and runs through March 12.