Weekly clips from DaPonte String Quartet, 7 p.m. Wednesdays

Amity Gaige discusses her new book, ‘Sea Wife,’ with Mira Ptacin, 7 p.m. May 7

John Cariani discusses his new book, based on his play, ‘Almost, Maine,’ 7 p.m. May 6

Sandell Morse discusses her book ‘The Spiral Shell’ with Gibson Fay-LeBlanc, 7 p.m. May 1

Watch: ‘On this date in Maine history’ April 23, narrated by Bill Green

Read the full text of “On this date in Maine history: April 23.” Read more from our history series. Explore our Maine bicentennial page.

Explore the houses of Portland’s Western Promenade

Daily Dose of Maine from landscape painter Caren-Marie Michel

Online opening for ‘Detachment Series’ at Continuum for Creativity in Westbrook

Register for virtual opening reception with Paul Brahms at Mayo Street Arts, 5 p.m. Thursday

Stream ‘Desolation Center,’ then join Speedwell Live! For a conversation with the filmmakers at 5 p.m. Sunday