Sweet-shooting Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have the best record, an unmatched homecourt advantage, and the understanding that means nothing now. “We had a great home record and did some historic things, but that doesn’t get you any extra points in the playoffs,” Curry said. The Warriors (67-15) were the NBA’s best this […]
2015
Sea Dogs fall in 10
TRENTON, N.J. — The Trenton Thunder (4-3) celebrated opening night at Arm & Hammer Park with a 3-2 Eastern League baseball win over the Portland Sea Dogs (3-4) in 10 innings on Thursday. Aaron Judge delivered the drama, blasting a two-out walk-off homer. Portland had its two-game winning streak snapped, while Trenton ended a three-game […]
Portland Stage to present ‘Papermaker’
PORTLAND Previewing Tuesday, April 21, and running through Sunday, May 24, Portland Stage Company will present the contemporary drama “Papermaker” — the first play by acclaimed Maine writer Monica Wood. “Papermaker” is the story of two families — one from labor and the other from management — who unexpectedly collide during a paper mill strike […]
Harlow Gallery extends exhibition proposal deadline to May 1 April Vacation at the library
HALLOWELL The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell is looking for exhibition proposals from individual artists or groups of artists around the state of Maine. The original deadline for proposal submissions was April 1, but the deadline has been extended to May 1. Any artist or group may submit a proposal for an exhibition at the Harlow, […]
Theater Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
Playwright Tennessee Williams’ early works include groundbreaking plays such as “The Glass Menagerie,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.” It was “Streetcar” that a fledgling community theatre company in Bath ambitiously took on as its first production 35 years ago. “Streetcar” was first produced on Broadway in 1947. Williams, as […]
Bull Moose celebrates Record Store Day Saturday
PORTLAND Bull Moose will celebrate Record Store Day Saturday, April 18, at all 11 locations in Maine and New Hampshire. The worldwide celebration, now in its 8th year, takes place the third Saturday of each April. Long-time Bull Moose employee Chris Brown is credited with creating the concept for the annual event, which today features […]
CALENDAR
FRI/17 MISCELLANEOUS FOLK DANCE BRUNSWICK, 6:30-9p.m., People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick. World music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and around the globe. Good exercise, great fun. Many dances are taught. No partner needed. $5. All are welcome. 200-7577. INDOOR YARD SALE AND CRAFT SALE — RAIN OR SHINE, 9a.m. to 2p.m., […]
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have a friend, “Jonah,” whom we love dearly, but he has no filter. He’s collegeeducated, has a white-collar job and is over 50. The problem is, anytime we invite him for dinner or take food items to his house, he makes horrible remarks about my wife’s cooking, particularly when […]