Organizers of a Colorado Springs hunt say too many parents jumped a boundary rope for the kid-only event last year.
March 2012
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McAuley students score honors at Maine Drama Festival
YARMOUTH — Catherine McAuley students who performed a 1934 drama at the 2012 Maine Drama Festival won honors for their acting and for an original score. Junior Natalie Brown, sophomore Julia Cornell and senior Lulama Hawkes were named to the all-festival cast for their work in “The Children’s Hour,” by Lillian Hellman. Judges also awarded […]
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Festival features films made by Portland students
PORTLAND — Short films created by children from across the city will take center stage this weekend at the Portland Children’s Film Festival. In addition to independent and international films, the festival will feature a red-carpet event honoring the winners of a student film making contest. The festival runs Thursday, March 29, to Sunday, April […]
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Lions Gate feasting on ‘Hunger Games’ profits
The first of four “Hunger Games” films broke the record for a non-sequel over the weekend with a $155 million haul in the U.S. and Canada.
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Forecaster reporter discusses Harpswell community center on WMTW
The Forecaster’s Emily Guerin joined Thema Ponton of News 8 WMTW to discuss Guerin’s story about a new community center that’s been established at the former West Harpswell School in Harpswell. Tune in to WMTW every Sunday morning at 7, when staffers from The Forecaster join News 8 to discuss the week’s top local stories.
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Portland School Notebook: March 28
Portland students make Dean’s List PORTLAND — The following students have made the Dean’s List at their respective college or university. Assumption College: Rachel Madjerac. Berklee College of Music: Alexandra Wilkins. Choate Rosemary Hall: Thomas Danielewski. Connecticut College: Kevin McDowell, Susanna Sprague, Kayla Cogle and Andrea Levinsky. Curry College: Olivia Porch. Elmira College: Nicholas Viola […]
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Portland Police Beat: March 28
Arrests 3/17 at 1 a.m. Carroll Perry, 28, of Portland, was arrested on Danforth Street by Officer Brent Abbot on a charge of operating under the influence. 3/17 at 3 a.m. Gedeon Semuhoza, 21, of Portland, was arrested on Brackett Street by Officer Paul King on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. 3/17 at […]
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Elinor A. Chandler, 84: A friend to many
PORTLAND — Elinor A. Chandler, 84, died March 16 at Maine Medical Center. She was born in Portland on June 7, 1927, to Philip and Alice Merrill. She attended Portland schools, graduating from Deering High School in the band. She spent most of her life living in Portland. Chandler was married to the late Benjamin Chandler […]
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Portland Meetings: March 28 to April 3
Wed. 3/28 7:45 a.m. METRO Board of Directors 114 Valley St.Wed. 3/28 CANCELED: Housing and Community Development CommitteeMon. 4/2 7 p.m. City Council CHTue. 4/3 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee CH
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Angus King twitter parody suspended, then reappears
King_Angus is dead, but with the speed that social media is known for, the anonymous critic of the former governor is back as King_Angus_II.