LAS VEGAS — A 17-year-old from Nebraska became the youngest winner of the Miss America crown in 90 years Saturday after beating 52 other young women from across the United States. Teresa Scanlan won a $50,000 scholarship and a yearlong run with the crown at the competition at the Planet Hollywood casino-resort in Las Vegas, […]
2011
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Theater Review: ‘Mousetrap’ well-baited with clues, characters
If it’s not quite possible to curl up in a theater seat, The Portland Players are currently inviting audiences to at least sit back and get comfortable with a classic mystery. Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” is one of the most popular plays of its time. With a strong base in London, the 1952 play has traveled well over the years. And, though audiences are still […]
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Next Maine Event: Mushing and other snowy fun in Bridgton
The well-groomed trails at Five Fields Farm in Bridgton are typically occupied by Nordic skiers and snowshoers in the winter months. But next weekend, the snowy trails will be scattered with paw prints instead of parallel grooves, and the rhythmic slide of skis will be replaced by canine panting and the loud call of “Mush!” […]
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Scene & Heard Datebook
IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TUESDAY • Slow Food Portland Potluck, 6 to 8 p.m., Portland Food Lab, 769 Congress St., Portland. Mingle with others interested in local food and learn about the upcoming events at the Portland Food Lab. Bring a dish to share […]
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IRS seeks to require banks to disclose foreigners’ accounts
The proposed rules would allow the U.S. to share information on deposits with other governments.
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Art review: Cobey knits a powerful exhibit contemplative in spirit
The Maine Crafts Association named Katharine Cobey Maine’s 2010 “Master Craft Artist.” Cobey is a knitter. If you haven’t yet wrapped your head around the idea that fiber, clay, glass, wood and other media traditionally associated with fine craft can handle edgy artistic content as well as painting, stone and bronze, then you should definitely […]
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‘Speech,’ ‘Network’ lead the race for Globes gold
‘The Fighter’ also carries a slew of nominations into tonight’s 68th annual extravaganza.
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Author Q&A: Smokin’ plot
Fast-moving, profane and engaging, writer Crash Barry’s quirky new novel ‘Sex, Drugs & Blueberries’ describes a dodgier side of life Down East.
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Signings, etc.
DAN HARRINGTON Harrington, a Maine writer, will be signing his book “Who’s at the Door? A Memoir of Me and the Missionaries” at Borders today. The book is about Harrington becoming friends with missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Maine in 2007 and 2008, without converting to their faith. WHEN: […]
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Paul Haley: actor
He hasn’t given up his day job, but he’s nurtured his love of the craft and honed his skills to the point that he’s sought after by directors, respected by fellow actors, and loved by audiences.