Benefits, fairs/festivals, special events, films, books and authors, pro sports
2012
Falmouth’s ‘big boxes’ size limit questioned
A developer says the plan for a size cap is overkill, since no large retail stores have shown interest in the town.
Augusta may ask mental health care providers for help
The city may ask a nonprofit organization to make an annual payment-in-lieu-of-taxes to help offset the cost of providing municipal services.
Art and Theater Listings
Classical music, dance, theater, auditions, art museums and galleries
‘Odd Life of Timothy Green’ perfects Disney’s formula
The movie has a perfect balance of sunshine and rain.
Letters to the editor: Fed up with tax breaks for businesses
When a company attempts to hold taxpayers hostage in order not to relocate jobs, it shows an incredible level of arrogance, a reader writes.
Alan Caron: Time to trade black-and-white politics for full-color debate
Complex challenges require our best thinking, not predictable partisan talking points.
See Sparks fly in ‘Sparkle’
Whitney Houston gives a strong performance in her final film role, but it’s Jordin Sparks who carries the movie.
Maine Republican delegates doubt integrity of challenge process
The intra-party battle over the seating of 21 of 24 Maine Republican delegates at the national convention has taken another twist. The delegation on Wednesday claimed foul play by the Republican National Committee panel reviewing a challenge that could prevent the delegates from attending the national convention in Tampa, Fla. next week. The RNC’s contest […]