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Book Review: In biography of Croswell Bowen, a portrait of a father, the era in which he lived

by Tom Atwell February 1, 2015February 2, 2015

Betsy Connor Bowen illuminates the ‘interesting times’ in which her father wrote.

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How to write the perfect erotic poem

by Bob Keyes February 1, 2015January 31, 2015

Maine poet Arielle Greenberg leads a workshop, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

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Art Review: Karen Kraven meshes camouflage and competitive garb at the Institute of Contemporary Art

by Daniel Kany February 1, 2015February 1, 2015

On view through April 5, ‘Razzle Dazzle Sis Boom Bah’ leaves ample room for interpretation.

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Take Heart: A Conversation in Poetry

February 1, 2015January 31, 2015

“The Present” by Bruce Guernsey

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Television: Trending – strong women characters . . . with psychological baggage

by Maria Sciullo Tribune News Service February 1, 2015January 31, 2015

Carrie Mathison of “Homeland” and Charleston Tucker of “State of Affairs” are cases in point.

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New on DVD

February 1, 2015January 31, 2015

“Book of Life,” “Fury,” “The Judge”

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News

SPACE to host memorial for bookseller Stuart Gersen

by Bob Keyes January 30, 2015January 31, 2015

In addition, supporters of Longfellow Books have scheduled a ‘cash mob’ to honor its co-founder.

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Perry promises Super halftime show

by The Associated Press January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

Katy Perry, the pop star with more Twitter followers than anyone on Earth, is set to take the halftime stage at the Super Bowl on Sunday. What will she sing? What will she wear? How many people dressed as cats will be involved? Here’s everything that we know so far: • She’s going to sing all […]