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Published
December 23, 2012

The case for the Fine Print

The late David Becker developed a deep appreciation of printmakers and their art while at Bowdoin College. He paid it forward with his bequest to the school of some 1,500 works, about 80 of which are now on view in its art museum.
Published
December 23, 2012

Take Heart: A Conversation in Poetry

In 1861, Longfellow’s wife, Frances, died from the burns she suffered after an ember from the fireplace set her dress on fire. Some say Longfellow grew his beard to hide the scars that resulted from trying to put the fire out. In today’s poem he looks back on his wife’s death, 18 years later.
Published
December 16, 2012

Movies: A legend’s personal flaws treated gently in ‘Hitchcock’

Despite bringing Wisconsin serial killer Ed Gein into the proceedings as a fanciful one-man Greek chorus, haunting Alfred Hitchcock’s dreams as he prepares the Gein-inspired “Psycho,” the biopic “Hitchcock” presents a gentle and forgiving view of Hitchcock’s penchant for playing Svengali and, depending on the source being cited, possible thwarted Lothario to more than one […]
Published
December 16, 2012

Animal welfare society

That would be Arron Sturgis and his team, charged with restoring three of Bernard Langlais' iconic wooden sculptures.
Published
December 16, 2012

In The Arts: At home in Winslow’s house

A building is an extension of its owner’s persona. I extend that maxim to include the manner in which the owner outfits the building. You can tell a lot about a person by looking at where he or she lives. That is never more so than in the case of an artist. I read an […]

Published
December 16, 2012

Calendar

Art “Weatherbeaten: Winslow Homer and Maine,” 35 major oils and watercolors, Portland Museum of Art. portlandmuseum.org. Through Dec. 30. “Between Past and Present: The Homer Studio Photographic Project,” contemporary photography made with historic processes, Portland Museum of Art. portlandmuseum.org. Through Feb. 17. “The Portland Society of Art and Winslow Homer’s Legacy in Maine,” exploring the […]
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December 16, 2012

Book Review: Hand creates new feast of uncommon stories

Like some of the characters she invents, Elizabeth Hand is a shape-shifter. At times, she’s a noir stylist leaving bloody tracks in the Icelandic snow. Other times, she’s a dystopian narrator searching for a cell signal, a hint of human connection, on a remote Maine island. Winner of multiple World Fantasy and Nebula awards, Hand […]
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December 16, 2012

Society Notebook: Hot spot for Ice

The Fire & Ice Bar at the Nonantum in Kennebunkport draws hundreds of Christmas Prelude revelers and benefits WinterKids.
Published
December 16, 2012

Dine out Maine: Joseph’s By the Sea, for a taste of nostalgic dining

Joseph’s By the Sea has been on my list for most of the year, but plans got delayed, summer slipped quickly into autumn, and now it is undeniably winter. That noted, there is magic in Maine’s off-season too. Gray skies replace blue, cold surf turns frigid, and an introspective spirit prompts us to reflect on […]
Published
December 16, 2012

Author Q & A: Laughing all the way

The author's wit enlivens 'The Irreverent Widow,' but writing about her husband's death and her adventures since was a sometimes tough and emotional journey.

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