Introducing the other outfielder from Taiwan: Chih-Hsien Chiang. Before we go on, let’s mention the shadow Chiang has played under these past two seasons. Red Sox followers have heard all about Che-Hsuan Lin, the gifted Taiwanese center fielder who not only can reach base but also can cover a lot of ground with his speed […]
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Al-Qaida defeat ‘within reach’
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says eliminating as few as 10 key figures will cripple the terrorists.
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In Focus: Pot-impaired motorists test law enforcers
Use of marijuana as medicine and a lack of a national standard make prosecution difficult.
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Choosing when to go
His quality of life declining, Norman Morse wants all to know that he’s made a very sane and sensible decision.
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People & EntertainmentUTexas wants O’Neal’s picture of Fawcett
LOS ANGELES – The University of Texas system and Ryan O’Neal are sparring over ownership of an Andy Warhol portrait of the actor’s longtime companion, Farrah Fawcett. The system’s board of regents sued O’Neal in federal court in Los Angeles on Friday, asking a judge to order the Oscar-nominated actor to turn over the painting. […]
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Next Maine Event: Native American Pow-Wow a family event
Between the daytime laughter of kids at the playground and the strum of a guitar during an evening concert at the gazebo, Wells Harbor Park echoes with sounds of community. Next weekend, the usual park noises will be met with the rhythmic thud of drums and whistle of flutes during the 9th annual Native American […]
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Golf: Field for 92nd Maine Amateur loaded with former champs
The 92nd men’s Maine Amateur Championship begins Tuesday at Portland Country Club with 132 players in the field. Among those players are five former champions. They are Cumberland’s Ron Brown Jr. of the host club, Eric Crouse of Portland, Ryan Gay of Pittston, Ricky Jones of Thomaston and the tournament’s all-time winner, Mark Plummer of […]
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Review: A very, very funny thing happens at Hackmatack’s ‘Forum’
A bunch of people dressed in tunics are singing show tunes and acting silly in an old red barn in Berwick. Is it some sort of cult? No, it’s summer theater in Maine. The venerable Hackmatack Playhouse, in its 40th season, has opened a production of the great musical farce “A Funny Thing Happened on […]
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Take Heart: A Conversation in Poetry
As the sponsor of poetry readings, the founder of a literary magazine, and a publisher, George Van Deventer is longstanding champion of poetry in Maine. This week’s column shows he is also a poet. Early Morning Trumpet — for Gabe by George V. Van Deventer On occasion, leaving the barn after milking, I’d hear my […]
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Pro: Let’s return to tax system that allows businesses to grow
One tax rate on all earnings would eliminate favorites and shrink a frightening bureaucracy.