Book Review: Graham Swift’s ‘Wish’ a great novel

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July 1, 2012

Book Review: Graham Swift’s ‘Wish’ a great novel

'Wish you Were Here' is an intimate and vibrant tale about the Luxton family's struggles and triumphs.
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July 1, 2012

Classical Beat: Bowdoin music festival is a celebration of Bach, Debussy

The music of Bach and Debussy has some striking similarities, and they're on full display through Aug. 3.
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July 1, 2012

Calendar: Your Arts & Entertainment Guide

Art “The Draw of the Normandy Coast (1860–1960),” European and American paintings and works on paper, Portland Museum of Art. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through Sept. 3. “From Portland to Paris: Mildred Burrage’s Years in France,” paintings, drawings and letters, Portland Museum of Art, Portland. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through July 15. “Maine Sublime: Frederic Edwin Church’s Landscapes of […]
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July 1, 2012

Arts Planner: Revisit Moliere and Shakespeare

The 43rd summer season at the Theater at Monmouth kicks into full swing this week, with the opening of the Moliere comedy "Tartuffe."
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July 1, 2012

Alternatives to moviesmusic to theaters’ ears

Hoping to reverse a decade of decline in attendance, they turn to everything from opera to boxing to fill seats.

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July 1, 2012

On the Move

NEW FACES • Barry Evan Schklair has joined Molleur Law Office. Molleur Law Office provides legal services in the following areas of law: consumer and business bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and consumer rights litigation, including fair debt collection. • Debra Griffin was hired as executive assistant to the chief executive officer of The Park Danforth. Griffin […]
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July 1, 2012

Datebook

Monday Interview Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon, bring a copy of your resume and learn interview techniques. York County CareerCenter, 9 Bodwell Court, Springvale. A variety of programs are also offered to aid job seekers. Call 324-5460 or visit www.mainecareercenter.com for more information. Coming Up July 10 Governor’s Workshop on Job Creation, 7:30 a.m. to […]
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July 1, 2012

Letters to the editor, July 1, 2012:Reflecting on the Founders’ ideals

Ahh, summertime, and with the season also comes the July Fourth holiday, when we celebrate America’s independence and everything good about the greatest nation ever. America may have many faults, but I’d stack the land that I love up against any other nation in the world. As summer is short in Maine, it is also […]
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July 1, 2012

Allen Afield: A vote for fresh salmon, peas, boiled potatoes on 4th

In the 1970s, Maine’s aquaculture industry began putting fresh, inexpensive salmon on the dinner table of non-anglers and catch-and-release types, and salmon farmers accomplished this feat at an attractive price — often less expensive than haddock. Folks like me would catch a big salmon or trout, release it and reward ourselves with a farm-raised Atlantic-salmon […]
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July 1, 2012

Savvy Senior: ‘Ethical will’ can be a great gift to leave to loved ones

DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What can you tell me about ethical wills? My wife and I had to make some minor adjustments to our legal will last month, and our attorney suggested we create an ethical will as a way to explain our intentions and express our thoughts and feelings. We are interested in doing this […]

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