Re: “Portland Museum of Art extends hours one Thursday every month” (May 27): May I suggest to the Portland Museum of Art director of public relations that the PMA make the new Third Thursday program admission half price to someone showing a valid Maine driver’s license or any other identification of Maine residence? It would […]
May 2014
Posted inNation & World
David Weiss, musical saw master, dies at 67
LOS ANGELES — David Weiss was a world-renowned oboist who spent 30 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. But that’s not what got him featured appearances on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson and “Prairie Home Companion.” In an unlikely pairing for a classical musician, Weiss also played the musical saw. Using a violin bow […]
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Port City Post: Sometimes people we love the most leave part of themselves behind
My grandmother chain-smoked, and part of her still inhabits the furniture that she left.
Posted inNation & World, News
New England Dispatches
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. U.S. government will give ownership of building to city The city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a step closer to acquiring ownership of a building that’s been under federal control. New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said she’s received a commitment from the U.S. General Services Administration to leave the McIntyre Federal Building and […]
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Remembering Nigerian schoolgirls
A Massachusetts artist creates origami dresses for the more than 200 girls still in captivity.
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Reflections: As in yoga, life demands flexibility, strength and balance
In commencement season, many of us are reminiscing about our own college days. I returned recently to my alma mater, joining a circle of college friends to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate. We shared stories and pictures of college days, and updates on our own lives and those of mutual friends, 40 years on. Our stories […]
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Religion Calendar
Saturday Tag sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., fifth annual sale offered by South Church Women’s Association at the Community House, 8 Temple St., Kennebunkport. Yard sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to benefit Good Shepherd Parish and held at St. Luke’s Chapel, Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. Jazz, Contemporary and Gospel, 7 p.m., concert […]
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Girls’ roundup: Scarborough ruins Biddeford comeback
The unbeaten Red Storm score four runs in the bottom of the seventh for a 10-9 win after giving up eight runs in the top of the inning.
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Boys’ roundup: Gray-NG’s St. Pierre pitches no-hitter
Tyler St. Pierre strikes out 17 in a 10-0 win over Fryeburg Academy.
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Sea Dogs continue their delightful May
Portland clinches its best May in franchise history by defeating Trenton, 4-3.