LOS ANGELES (AP) — The historical epic “War Horse,” the Deep South drama “The Help,” the silent film “ The Artist” and the wedding comedy “Bridesmaids” are in the running for top honors from the Producers Guild of America. Also nominated Tuesday for the guild’s big film prize are two George Clooney tales: the family […]
2012
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History channel sets ambitious 12-part ‘Mankind’ miniseries
NEW YORK After its successful series on the history of America in 2010, television’s History channel is setting its sights even higher. The network said Tuesday that a 12- hour miniseries, “Mankind: the Story of All of Us,” will debut late this year. History, seen in more than 300 million homes worldwide, will offer different […]
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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE — WEEK OF JAN. 8
ARIES: Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have trouble connecting with family this week. You are very busy with personal issues and other obligations. It may seem frustrating, but keep your head up. TAURUS: Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have a generous spirit, but sometimes you can be just a little bit too generous. Don’t […]
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Midcoast chorus celebrates anniversary with ‘Simple Gifts’
ROCKPORT — The Midcoast Community Chorus will perform a concert titled “Simple Gifts” at 4 p.m. Jan. 15 in the Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School. Mimi Bornstein directs the 130-member community chorus. Sean Fleming provides musical accompaniment. “ This concert’s theme of ‘simple gifts’ lends itself to singing some favorite American folk […]
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Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn focus of Novel Jazz concert
BANGOR — The Novel Jazz Septet is scheduled to perform at the Gracie Theater in Bangor at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The ensemble will play a show titled “Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn: Sacred and Secular — A Life Mix.” “Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn are ranked as two of the most influential composers of the […]
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Studio Theatre marks 25 years of ‘Billboard’
BATH — Studio Theatre of Bath announces auditions for its spring fundraiser, which will follow the first 25 years of Billboard rock ’ n’ roll hits from 1955 to 1979. A seven-piece house band will provide the music, while performers who successfully win roles via auditions will strut their stuff “out front” and belt — […]
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Brunswick performing arts center leaders decry sales tax exemption veto
BRUNSWICK — A veto announced Thursday by Gov. Paul LePage denies Maine’s nonprofit performing arts organizations exemption from sales tax, which hits Brunswick harder than much of the state. In the case of the Bowdoin International Music Festival, the veto means $12,000 in sales tax it would not have paid with the governor’s signature on LD […]
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Court should make care for Laurette permanent
This winter, for the first time in 25 years, Biddeford’s most visible homeless citizen won’t be braving the icy winds and snowy roads. Laurette Doyon, known by many as the “bag lady,” has long lived on the streets of Biddeford, rejecting aid from the Department of Health and Human Services. And although business owners had […]
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OOB gets stingy in win
Old Orchard Beach center Alicia St. Michel gets in the face of Kathryn Comeaux of Hyde during the Seagulls’ 44-20 win on Thursday night. (DAVE DYER/Journal Tribune)
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Friday, Jan. 6, 2012
Orrin A. Alexander, 59, of Sanford, died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Goodall Hospital in Sanford. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home located at 29 Winter St. in Sanford. Those planning an expression of sympathy […]