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2015
Maine Voices: World needs to change April’s cruelty
The world shouted ‘Never again’ after each genocide. The time to repair our world is now, and the place to begin is here.
Another View: Maine system of fines amounts to modern-day debtors’ prison
In our two-tiered justice system, poor people face more severe punishment than people of means.
Charles Lawton: Productivity in Maine lags nation
Our current economic system just isn’t functioning properly.
Business week in review: DeCoster sentenced, more tuna, and Otto in Yarmouth
Top stories for the week ending April 19
Art Review: Seeing ‘Red’ and experiencing Rothko
Now that Portland Stage Company’s excellent ‘Red’ has ended its run, it’s safe to view the painter’s murals at Harvard.
New on DVD
NEW ON THE SHELF: “The Babadook,” Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman. Terrifying Australian import is the alternately frightening and moving tale of a single mom (Davis) and her troubled son (Wiseman), forced to contend with the evil presence lurking in a children’s book. Special features including interviews with cast and crew and behind-the-scenes footage. Not rated. […]
Television: Billy Crystal on FX’s ‘The Comedians’: ‘This show is a chance to do something fun and dangerous’
The veteran comic and his on-screen foil Josh Gad engage in a serious battle of wits.
Work of UMA art students on view in juried show
An awards ceremony and reception will be held April 26.
Signings, etc.
Neil Rolde will launch his new book, ‘Real Political Tales: Short Stories by a Veteran Politician.’