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April 21, 2013

Bob Keyes: Future brightens for African center

PORTLAND — Oscar Mokeme will still ask for money to help support what used to be known as the Museum of African Culture on Brown Street in Portland. And it will still be important that you give, if you are so inclined. But Mokeme may have less urgency in his plea. Earlier this month, an […]
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April 21, 2013

Society Notebook: Here and after

CeleSoiree honors immigrants as well as the people who help them build new lives in Maine.
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April 21, 2013

Art Review: Impressive pairings and other art highlights

Generally, I only review shows that are still on view for the public, but Aucocisco Galleries in Portland has just begun a particularly worthy series of 12 micro-short, two-person shows that will be opening every Thursday through June. To soften my conundrum, we’ll dance lightly this week around several venues in and around Portland. THE […]
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April 21, 2013

Dine Out Maine: It’s hard to find finer pub food than Frog and Turtle’s

I suspect the Frog and Turtle sometimes suffers the Maine curse of long memory. “Oh, you mean the Uffa! people?” or “Where Chicky’s Fine Diner used to be?” Both are true, and stalwart (non-millennial) locals know that despite several years of operation, this gastro pub is, indeed, the brainchild of Uffa! chef James Tranchemontagne and […]
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April 21, 2013

Lorne Michaels ready for NYC ‘Tonight’

The producer will run the show in the Big Apple after host Jimmy Fallon replaces Jay Leno.

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April 21, 2013

Redford revisits Watergate in stirring documentary

'All the President's Men Revisited' brings new understanding of the old scandal and its effects.
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April 21, 2013

Signings, etc.

HOWIE CARR
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April 21, 2013

Succeeding as a novelist – in a big way

After working as a musician and a college professor, Bill Roorbach's current career 'really takes off,' thanks to 'Life Among Giants.'
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April 21, 2013

Author Q & A: Woof repair

Want to fix feelings of unhappiness and enjoy life more? A new book on kindness suggests you take a page from your ever-loving pooch.
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April 21, 2013

Book Review: ‘Giant’ challenge woven into a memorable tale

Maine author Bill Roorbach recently remarked at a public event that the publicist for his latest novel “hated it. He couldn’t boil it down.” That’s clearly a challenge with “Life Among Giants.” Strangely, it’s one of its most alluring traits, once a reader can let go of desiring to peg it, the need to establish […]

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