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August 11, 2013

Book review: Twisty ‘Wicked Girls’ a dark treat

“The Wicked Girls” became the British press’ catchphrase for 11-year-old Bel Oldacre and Jade Walker, who were convicted in the mid-1980s of killing a much younger child in this absorbing dark novel of crime and punishment, revenge and forgiveness. Marwood delivers an insightful psychological study of the two girls and the women they became 25 […]
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August 11, 2013

Book review: ‘Errors’ follows an innocent abroad

Caleb Crain writes a smart, pensive novel, revealing a sharp ear for dialogue.
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August 11, 2013

‘Elysium’: Sci-fi ripped from the headlines

Neill Blomkamp may be well on his way to becoming the only sci-fi writer-director who matters. And if “Elysium” is more an evolutionary leap than a revolutionary one from his break-out hit “District 9,” it still shows him in great form telling a story from the future ripped from today’s political hot button issues. Blomkamp […]
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August 11, 2013

‘Elysium’: Sci-fi ripped from the headlines

– By ROGER MOORE McClatchy Newspapers Neill Blomkamp may be well on his way to becoming the only sci-fi writer-director who matters. And if “Elysium” is more an evolutionary leap than a revolutionary one from his break-out hit “District 9,” it still shows him in great form telling a story from the future ripped from […]
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August 4, 2013

Art that sends imaginations soaring

LEWISTON — The Atrium Art Gallery at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn campus presents “Tell Me a Story: About Maine,” showcasing the work of 14 artists who have illustrated children’s books. The exhibition includes artwork from classics such as “Dahlov Ipcar’s Maine Alphabet” and “The Little Fisherman,” written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated […]

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August 4, 2013

Bob Keyes: At museum residency, talking about the weather brings insight

SCARBOROUGH — We know a lot about Winslow Homer and the life he led at his studio at Prouts Neck. From archaeological digs, we know how the artist ate. From his receipts, we know how he liked to dress. From his library, we know what he liked to read. And from his wondrous oil paintings […]
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August 4, 2013

Dine Out Maine: Atmosphere for waterside eating just right at Anna’s

PHIPPSBURG — Until you reach Bath, a dozen miles up the peninsula, there aren’t many options for a meal when driving back from a day at Popham Beach State Park, one of Maine’s best seaside spots. But keep your eyes peeled for a sign on Route 209 that points to Anna’s Water’s Edge restaurant. Take […]
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August 4, 2013

Calendar

Art Annual Popham Art Show, works by local fine art painters and photographers with woodcuts and fine crafts, Popham Chapel House, Phippsburg. 671-7237. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. “Now You See It, Now You Don’t,” paintings by Anita Clearfield, University of New England, Campus Center, Biddeford. 284-6394. Through Monday. “Nature and Nurture,” Kathleen Galligan […]
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August 4, 2013

Classical Beat: Good classical DJ helps listeners love and learn

The recent resignation of Suzanne Nance from her morning classical music program on MPBN prompted some thoughts on the role of the classical DJ in a world where almost any music one desires can by pulled instantaneously out of the clouds. When I first came to Maine, I was captivated by “Morning Pro Musica” with […]
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August 4, 2013

Maine’s magnetic mountain

A new exhibition in Portland illustrates the long-standing power of Katahdin to attract diverse artists.

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