Much like the book that inspired it, the movie balances its sentimental side with a healthy dose of cynicism.
February 2012
At the Movies
‘Journey 2,’ ‘Safe House,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘This Means War’ and ‘The Vow.’
New England blues legend Montgomery keeps on playing
Montgomery has toured and recorded with everyone from Bonnie Raitt and Bruce Springsteen to B.B. King and The Allman Brothers Band.
15 Colby students cited in football, sex investigation
Colby says an investigation involving sexual misconduct and the football team has led to at least 12 students being suspended or withdrawing from the college.
Brunswick school aid result 'could have been a lot worse'
BRUNSWICK — Although residents may believe their state education subsidy is being unfairly reduced, a Department of Education spokesman said that’s not the case. “There’s no targeting,” spokesman David Connerty-Marin said. “It’s simply a matter of running the numbers through the formula.” Try telling that to Superintendent of Schools Paul Perzanoski, who said “In situations […]
Study finds doctors not always honest with patients
Trust your doctor? A new survey finds that more than half of doctors aren’t always honest with their patients.
Sivovlos commits to U. Maine
Deering senior Alexis Sivovlos, joined by (from top left:) Joseph Howard, sister Samantha, mother Debbie, father Sam and Rams’ girls’ varsity head coach Kevin Olson, signs her National Letter of Intent Wednesday afternoon to attend and play soccer at the University of Maine in Orono. “It was a very long process,” said Sivovlos, Deering’s Fall […]
Harpswell budget could increase 7%; tax hike not expected
HARPSWELL — Town Meeting will be asked to approve a 7 percent budget increase this year, but a tax increase seems unlikely. Town Administrator Kristi Eiane said that could change if selectmen do not approve using money from the town’s fund balance to keep the tax rate low, or if she receives new information on […]
South Portland chemical firm settles EPA claim with $68K fine
SOUTH PORTLAND — A Massachusetts company with a warehouse in South Portland has agreed to pay more than $68,000 in fines to the Environmental Protection Agency. Monson Cos. also will provide training and equipment worth nearly $33,000 to local emergency response teams, according to a statement from the EPA. The fines will settle claims that […]