The Choral Art Society began the season with Christmas in the Cathedral. Saturday night at Woodfords Congregational Church it ended the season with a more intimate celebration of the Epiphany, which commemorates the revelation of Christ to the gentiles, exemplified by the three Magi. The program was sung by the Choral Art Camerata under the […]
2013
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Obama stands firm on debt ceiling
The president says he is willing to consider more spending cuts and tax increases to reduce the deficit.
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Posted inSports
UMaine hockey’s win streak hits an end in 5-2 loss
The Black Bears, who had won three straight, extend their can’t-win-at-Alfond season, falling to Mercyhurst.
Posted inNews, Politics
Biden-led team expands scope of gun-control plan
In Newtown’s wake, the group is looking at universal background checks and a national sales-tracking database as well as strategies for making changes palatable.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Pirates’ defense renders toothless the Sound Tigers
Rookie goaltender Mark Visentin turns in another strong performance, stopping 39 of 40 shots.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Snowed under at Saddleback
Ex-owner John Christie had mixed success during the 1970s but hopes the new investors share his vision.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
North Cairn: Enduring the Maine winter with a stash of supplies and common sense
A lot of my resolutions are not my own creations. I am still a “from away” here, relatively new to some of the esoteric knowledge that Mainers possess after a lifetime of living through winters in the northernmost state of New England. I understand I have a lot to learn. It’s not that I am […]
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Birds up for the Audubon count
The 113th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count is now over. Between Dec. 14 and Jan, 5, birders picked a day to count as many birds as possible in a circular area 15 miles in diameter. These count circles are visited each year, providing a valuable snapshot of changing bird populations. This column is the […]
Posted inNews, Politics
Washington Notebook: States could join Maine in allowing split electors
Olympia Snowe casts last vote as a U.S. senator / Sen. Angus King featured on NBC Nightly News
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: Looking for shed antlers is a worthy winter challenge
A new year brings change and a shift in emphasis toward winter sports like ice fishing, snowshoeing, Nordic and Alpine skiing. Though priorities might shift, the hunting season never ends, especially for dedicated deer hunters. Regardless of their specific objective, whether it be hunting hares or coyotes in winter, turkeys in spring or mushrooms in […]