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February 17, 2026

Your weekly guide to Maine adventure, entertainment and fun.

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Good morning!


Summer is finally behind us, and we're officially in an autumnal groove.


To start off the week, we've got the well-timed release of a new book by non-profit arts organization Speedwell. "The Haunted: Contemporary Photography Conjured in New England" features images by 21 photographers. Pop-up exhibits are happening at Moss Galleries in Falmouth and Light Manufacturing in Portland.



This week's Best Bets roundup is packed with eight events, including Maine Mariners hockey, a Taylor Swift party and the play "Deathtrap." 


If you love sushi, you'll want to make a plan to dine at Rosella KPT in Kennebunk. Find out why our food writer Tim Cebula gave it a 4-star review. 


The Center for Maine Contemporary Art's biennial spans almost 100 years of works by 29 artists with Maine connections. Arts writer Megan Gray has a preview. See the exhibit through Jan. 11.



- Aimsel Ponti

MORE THINGS TO DO

MAIA SHARP

Singer-songwriter Maia Sharp takes the stage at 317 Main Community Center in Yarmouth on Friday. She'll be playing songs from her sensational new album "Tomboy." 

CENTRAL MAINE

There's a whole lot going on in and around central Maine this week. Our mega roundup of nine events includes Oktoberfest in Farmington and folk singer Leo Kottke in Waterville.

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THE BEST OF BELFAST

We asked a local to share their favorite things to do in Belfast. Colonial Theatre program director Kyle Walton offers up a terrific list that includes drinks at Dos Gatos and a visit to Pulling Corks Wine Bar & Shop.

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