THEATER “TREVOR” will open the 2016 season at Mad Horse Theatre Company and will run Jan. 14-3 at 24 Mosher Street in South Portland. Inspired by true events, “TREVOR” is a comedy about fame and success and an exploration of family starring a chimpanzee named Trevor and his owner, Sandra. Playwright Nick Jones is a […]
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Horoscope
Don’t be held hostage by someone who hasn’t been completely honest. Dig deep and gather data. If there is a battle to fight, you are in a good position to win. Push forward and dump any baggage you’ve been forced to carry. Stand tall and aim for victory. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Get your […]
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Reader and husband argue over title
DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a dilemma with my husband about how to have our children refer to the woman who cleans our house. I believe “housekeeper” is a polite term for what she does. My husband, however, says “cleaning lady” is the description of her job. I would feel bad if she heard my children […]
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Try to anticipate early in the deal
Publilius Syrus, a Syrian slave who was freed by his master and became a writer of proverbs and adages in Latin, said, “The wise man avoids evil by anticipating it.” The wise bridge player avoids a minus score by anticipating his problems. In this deal, Justin Hackett from England (West) did just that – and […]
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French conductor, composer Pierre Boulez dies at 90
FRANKFURT, Germany — Pierre Boulez, the former principal conductor of the New York Philharmonic who moved between conducting, composition and teaching over a long career that made him one of the leading figures in modern classical music, has died at age 90. A spokesman for the Paris Philharmonic, Hamid Si Amer, confirmed that Boulez had […]
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Southern Meetings: Jan. 8-15
Cape Elizabeth Tues. 1/12 5 p.m. School Board (Orientation/Executive Session) TH Tues. 1/12 7 p.m. Conservation Commission TH LLCR Tues. 1/12 7 p.m. School Board TH Chamber Scarborough Mon. 1/11 7 p.m. Conservation Commission MB CR Mon. 1/11 7:30 p.m. Planning Board MB Chamber A Tues. 1/12 6:30 p.m. Coastal Waters & Harbor Commission MB […]
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Bath Police Beat: Jan. 8
Arrests 12/27/15 at 1:23 a.m. Avery Hoddinott, 30, of Summer Street, Hallowell, was arrested by Cpl. Jason Aucoin on Commercial Street on charges of operating under the influence, violating conditions of release and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. 1/3 at 5:30 p.m. Rocky Ross, 26, of Tower Circle, was arrested by Officer Mark Steele on […]