After a brief respite, the winter theater season begins in earnest in the weeks ahead. • Good Theater presents the Maine premiere of the recent Broadway success “Next Fall” beginning Jan. 25 and running through Feb. 19 at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland. The story revolves around Luke, who believes in […]
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Arts Dispatches
ROCKPORT Fundraiser for nonprofit will feature graffiti art Dunk the Junk, a local nonprofit campaign against childhood obesity, will present the Hip Hop Dance Hall at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art. The evening will feature an exhibition of graffiti art by Too Rich (aka Mike Rich of Portland) and other graffiti artists, as well […]
Feature Obituary: Dorothy Larsen, 80, ran Moran’s Market with her husband
Even though the name on the store was Moran’s, the couple who made it a success were named Larsen.
Night of chaos, fear after ship accident
Investigators detain the captain for suspected manslaughter after three people die and 40 remain missing.
Maine on the Hill: Michaud hopes donors will show they care
Rep. Mike Michaud is hoping for some sweet returns on Valentine’s Day. The Maine Democrat is having a Valentine’s Day Breakfast on Feb. 14 at a swanky Washington restaurant, The Caucus Room. The Michaud campaign fundraiser requests contributions of $500 from individuals and $1,000 from political action committees. But for $2,500 one can be a […]
Against abortion: Activists join hands around State House
Hundreds at the annual rally are urged to step up their activism to end women’s abortion rights.
People & EntertainmentWahlberg may meet with Bulger
BOSTON – Mark Wahlberg says he’s considering a jailhouse meeting with James “Whitey” Bulger, but victims’ relatives are criticizing the actor’s interest in the reputed former mob boss. Bulger has reached out to Wahlberg, the actor told Boston’s WAAF-FM radio Friday, and he speculated Bulger wants to give him rights to his story. “He wants […]
Three good candidates, one trophy
The Fitzpatrick Trophy, given to the state’s top senior football player, will be presented today.
State: Blast wasn’t fireworks-related
A device set off Jan. 2 in Farmington was actually an illegal homemade explosive, an official says.