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    February 28, 2010

    Hill country

    Author Joe Hill is back with a new tale that treads the happily familiar territory of black humor, horror and page-turning suspense.

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    February 28, 2010

    Society Notebook: Meet the neighbors

    A mixer for South Portland's Knightville section is a resounding success, despite a blustery storm outside.

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    February 28, 2010

    Signings, etc.

    GERRY BOYLE

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    February 28, 2010

    Snow Squall back in action in South Portland

    SOUTH PORTLAND – A longtime favorite brunch spot, Snow Squall Restaurant reopened after a four- or five-year hiatus last fall in its newly renovated former space. Count on good pork loin with super-sweet, spiced apple compote, or nicely cooked salmon on creamy quinoa. Crispy shrimp ravioli is also on the menu, though why it’s there […]

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    February 28, 2010

    The sole of an artist

    If the shoe fits, Kelly Jo Shows will paint it.

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    February 28, 2010

    These days, he pedals to the beat of a different drummer

    But back in the '60s, cycling advocate David Kinsman was the percussionist for an almost-famous band.

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    February 28, 2010

    Writings pre-judge Coetzee’s life, work

    'Summertime' looks at a five-year period when the author was in South Africa.

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    February 28, 2010

    ‘Fighter’s Eye’ offers new round of Pittore

    The Carlo Pittore Foundation for the Figurative Arts is presenting an exhibition of Pittore portraits beginning Monday through April 30 at Sonny’s, Portland’s new restaurant and lounge at 83 Exchange St. in the Old Port. ”Carlo Pittore: A Fighter’s Eye” features 18 oil paintings by the late Maine artist, including several selections from his boxer […]

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    February 28, 2010

    Arts Dispatches

    WATERVILLE Three students to compete in Poetry Out Loud finals Three Portland-area students will compete in the state Poetry Out Loud finals on Friday in Waterville. In this contest, 11 high school students compete. The winner will represent Maine at the national finals April 26-27 in Washington, D.C. Paige Meserve of Thornton Academy in Saco; […]

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    February 28, 2010

    Asner, 80, bringing ‘FDR’ to Merrill

    Ed Asner is singularly motivated. At 80, he doesn’t need the stress of a one-man show, let alone a one-man show that stops in a different city every night. But Asner, best known for his Emmy Award-winning role as Lou Grant on the TV comedy ”Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its follow-up, ”Lou Grant,” is […]