Winthrop artist wins People’s Choice Award at the Harlow Gallery

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June 14, 2012

Winthrop artist wins People’s Choice Award at the Harlow Gallery

HALLOWELL -- Cynthia Ahlstrin of Winthrop recently won the People's Choice Award at the conclusion of Art 2012, the Harlow Gallery's 17th annual juried art show. Visitors were invited to vote for their favorite work of art. Ahlstrin won a $100 cash prize, sponsored by the Animal Wellness Center of Augusta, for her sculpture "Every Shoe Tells a Story."
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June 14, 2012

Maine’s Anni Clark to perform at Slates

The Maine music scene is a richly varied tapestry of sounds and styles ... one of the most colorful strands in this weave belongs to singer-songwriter Anni Clark. This talented guitarist/singer has entertained audiences around the country for many years now and on Monday, June 25, she'll return to Slates in Hallowell. To that end a call was made to her home where she talked about her life.
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June 14, 2012

MOVIE TIMES

Movie times are good for Friday, June 15, through Thursday, June 121 AUGUSTA Regal Augusta 10 Marketplace Drive, 623-8183 Show schedule for Friday-Sunday “That’s My Boy,” 1:30, 3:25, 4:30, 6:35, 7;30, 9:45, 10:30 “Rock of Ages,” 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10 “Madagascar 3” (3D), 12:30, 3:20, 6:30, 9:10 “Madagascar 3,” 1, 4, 7, 9:30 “Prometheus” (3D), […]
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June 14, 2012

ON STAGE

“Boys Will be Boys” By New Edge Productions Lucid Stage 29 Baxter Boulevard, Portland Directed by John Bryson Lyrics and dialogue by Joe Miloscia Music by Kenneth Kacmar Musical director Kevin Smith Tickets: $20 899-3993 * lucidstage.com “9 to 5: The Musical” Lakewood Theater, 76 Theatre Road, Madison Tickets: $21-$23 474-7176 or lakewoodtheater.org There was […]
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June 14, 2012

Maine State Museum to host Girl Scout centennial exhibit

AUGUSTA -- The Maine State Museum will host the "Girl Scouts: Celebrating One Hundred Years" exhibit. Produced with Girl Scouts of Maine, the exhibit will be open June 23-Aug. 31. On display will be vintage period uniforms, pins, patches, ephemeras, cookie merchandise and more.

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June 14, 2012

CURTAIN TIME

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 15 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 8 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 16 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 8 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 17 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 8 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 21 MADISON “9 to 5: The Musical,” 8 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 22 MADISON […]
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June 14, 2012

‘Peace, Love & Misunderstanding’ is a trip back

Let's work this review the way a food critic would work it. Let's toss out the salad, so we can spend more time with the entree.
Published
June 7, 2012

TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): SHEPHERD’S PIE will make you want to take more frequent trips to Rockport

You might think Rockport is a long way to drive for shepherd’s pie, but you’ve never had the shepherd’s pie at Shepherd’s Pie. This Rockport pub has mastered the small-plate menu, providing amazing textures and tastes, superb service and a casual style that masks the big-city sophistication of the food. It was love at first bite for us, long before we got to the phenomenal signature dish — shepherd’s pie.
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June 7, 2012

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: “Death in Arcadia” and “A Maine Prodigy”

Portland’s art scene is vibrant, quirky and intense. Apparently, it can also be deadly — especially when a much hated, wealthy city developer intends to turn the art world into commercialized arts and crafts.
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June 7, 2012

BOOKS: ‘Darkest Corner’ gripping thriller

A young woman with a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reflects on why she cannot feel safe anymore in Elizabeth Haynes’ gripping psychological thriller, “Into the Darkest Corner.”