Go east, art lovers, for happenings around the hill
March 2010
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DVD Releases
New on DVD and Blu-ray: “PONYO,” animated with the voices of Cate Blanchett and Noah Lindsey Cyrus. Maybe the most accessible introduction to the genius of animator Hayao Miyazaki yet, “Ponyo” concerns the engagingly surreal adventures of the title character (voiced by Cyrus, who is, you guessed it, Hannah Montana’s little sister). Ponyo is an […]
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Bull Moose Top 10
Top 10 for Portland store Feb. 22-28 1. Johnny Cash, “American VI: Ain’t No Grave” 2. Joanna Newsom, “Have One on Me” 3. “Trailer Park Boys — Countdown to Liquor Day” (DVD) 4. “Heavy Rain” for PS3 5. “Law-Abiding Citizen” (DVD) 6. “Crazy Heart” (soundtrack) 6. “Justice League — Crisis on Two Earths” (DVD) […]
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Proposed Portland school budget cuts 80 positions
PORTLAND – Superintendent Jim Morse will present an $89.3 million budget for the coming school year that’s $2 million less than the budget passed last year and calls for 80 fewer positions. The proposal reflects a previously anticipated $6 million reduction in state and federal funding in the budget year starting July 1. This afternoon, […]
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Governor, first lady to honor 13 teachers
AUGUSTA – Gov. John Baldacci and First Lady Karen Baldacci will honor 13 nominees for 2011 Maine Teacher of the Year on Friday at the State House, the Maine Department of Education announced today. Joining the Baldaccis will be 2010 Teacher of the Year Kevin Grover of Falmouth. The 2011 nominees are: Alice Barr, Yarmouth […]
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Elderly man dies after vehicle gets stuck
The Jonesboro man is found about a mile from his home.
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Maine bill closes birth, marriage records
Keeping the records open to the public opens the door to identity theft and fraud, state officials say.