Classical music, dance, theater and more
March 2012
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A froggy day in Portland town with Tipton Quartet
On Saturday, the Mark Tipton Quartet will perform songs from “Sesame Street” and “The Muppet Show.”
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Pierce scores 36 as Celtics beat Bobcats 102-95
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul Pierce has put the Boston Celtics on his shoulders and carried them through some tough times – all the way into a tie for first place. With the Celtics battling a series of injuries and playing without Ray Allen, Pierce has been on a scoring tear. And he didn’t let up […]
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Sheriffs, wardens search for missing motorcyclist
The Austrian tourist was last seen north of Moosehead Lake.
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USM president rescinds raises for 2 key aides
Selma Botman cites the need for ‘prudent stewardship of public resources’ as she cancels large pay increases she gave to her chief of staff and executive director of public affairs.
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Maine Democrats drop challenge of GOP’s Kevin Raye
The party had found fault with 15 petitions, but apparently not enough to keep Raye from getting on the ballot.
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NH lawmakers reject casinos
New Hampshire’s House voted today against legalizing four gambling casinos with video slot machines and table games.
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NFL changes regular-season overtime rules
All games that go to overtime now cannot end on a field goal on the first possession. But a touchdown would end it.
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Lorax statue stolen from Dr. Seuss’s home
A 2-foot, 300-pound statue of Dr. Seuss’ Lorax character was stolen from the San Diego backyard garden of the 90-year-old widow of the beloved author.
Posted inThe Forecaster
An occupation of 1
Max Scardino, 17, protests corporate greed at the Legion Square traffic circle in South Portland’s Knightville neighborhood on March 19. Scardino said he started Occupy South Portland last fall because he doesn’t have a car and couldn’t reliably get to Portland’s Lincoln Park to join OccupyMaine. “A lot of people say protesting isn’t a good […]