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$util.tag($author.authorImage, 80,0," align=right") Outfielder Cody Ross reports that he's joining the Red Sox January 24

Free agent outfielder Cody Ross is ready to join the Boston Red Sox. How do we know? Twitter, of course.


From London to New York: Cariad Harmon Tonight at Blue Yesterday at 12:56 PM

'Round eight o'clock tonight there's only one place I want to be and that's BLUE (650A Congress St.) in Portland to see and hear a free (though donations are always a grand idea) performance from Cariad Harmon.


UMaine football to play Boston College to start 2012 schedule January 27

The University of Maine football team released its 2012 scheduled today and right at the top is a game at Boston College.


Pingree: Obama should stick with contraceptive mandate February 9


Valentine's brews and kisses from canines Yesterday at 11:30 AM

Sorry to break it to you, but it's Monday again. Yeah, I know, facing five straight work days is rough, but maybe if you plan on heading out for some bluegrass music tonight it will make the hours go by a little faster. Empire Dine & Dance is the place to be at 6 p.m. for a jam and then a show from the Stowaways. No cover.

Those interested in cooking - especially when it comes to sweets - can plan to spend their lunch hour at Falmouth Memorial Library. Kate Shaffer, author of "Desserted: Recipes and Tales from an Island Chocolatier" will be there talking about her book beginning at noon.

In case no one's told you yet, Tuesday is Valentine's Day. And what says "I Love You" better than an icy cold beer? Sonny's is hosting Bunker Brewing Co.'s first pour party at 9 p.m. Stop in for a pint of the East Bayside company's fresh ale or lager and support the local guys. The price? Only the cost of the brew you choose.

For those looking for music and movies to go with their chocolate hearts and red roses Geno's Rock Club is hosting the Local Love Muscle Valentine's Day Film Festival. The event is a freebie and you'll get a collection of local films prior to performances by local bands Huak and the Ice Picks. Screenings begin at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday you can head over to Ri Ra to enjoy the spot's happy hour specials, then stick around a while and listen in to the acoustic sessions from the Nikki Hunt Duo at 8:30 p.m.

February is Black History month and the University of Southern Maine is celebrating with a free "Soulful, Joyful and Spiritual Voices" concert at the Wishcamper Center. There's a reception at 5 p.m. and the performance by Lorraine Bohland and pianist Terry Foster begins at 6 p.m.

As a bonus tonight, those with a four-footed best friend can show up at Planet Dog between 6 and 7:30 p.m. for the annual Canine Cocktail Party and Dog Kissing Contest. The sloppiest kiss can win the dog-owner duo $75 worth of merchandise. Entry fee for the contest is $5.

Thursday is the day Goodwill diehards have been waiting for: It's the grand opening for the Goodwill Buy the Pound Warehouse Outlet in Gorham (34 Hutcherson Drive). Consumers can get great deals on deeply discounted donated merchandise AND help the organization's waste reduction and recycling efforts. This is an all-day event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Those out and about in Portland during the lunch hour can stop in at Bull Moose for a free acoustic performance from Vasen, a Swedish folk group. The musicians, in town for a concert at USM tonight, will also sign copies of their CD. The performance begins at 12:30 p.m.


 


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