Lanterns were lit across the state, readings of Longfellow's epic poem were held in Augusta and Portland, and bells were rung ...

It’s a song every American has heard countless times, but how much do you really know about our national anthem?

He’s a perceptive reader, and he has a knack for writing about poems in ways that lend shape and even excitement to the act of reading and thinking about them. He’s also comfortable ignoring some of ...

Researchers are new to studying the implications of poetry for well-being and the brain. Still, it may surprise you “what a ...

What’s your favorite Langston Hughes poem? Maybe it’s one you grew up with. Maybe it’s one you stumbled across in a moment of ...

Harper’s upbeat poem celebrates spring, the beauty of nature, and the joy of renewal. In contrast to many of her poems that address the social and political issues of her time, this one conveys a ...

There’s a range of flowering cherries, including smaller species for gardeners with limited space, to those that will grow to around 15 metres. Choice is therefore based on blossom colour and habit, ...

Poetry is often seen as an indulgence and/or as something reserved for certain kinds of intellectuals and artists. It can be considered inaccessible for various reasons, not the least of which being ...

———————————— Megan Grumbling is a poet and writer who lives in Portland. DEEP WATER: Maine Poems is produced in collaboration with the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. “Grass,” copyright 2024 by ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is real and it's launching in June! After literal years of unverified rumors, dubious leaks and copious amounts of online speculation, Nintendo has lifted the lid on its next ...