Alias, whose real name was Brendon Whitney, was known for his intelligent and poetic songs, as co-founder of the indie record label Anticon, and as an eternally upbeat friend and father.
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Steven Bochco, groundbreaking creator of ‘Hill Street Blues,’ ‘L.A. Law,’ dies at 74
He pioneered storytelling techniques that have become a mainstay of television comedy and drama ever since.
Posted inLife & Culture
Society Notebook: Record turnout to support aid to immigrants
The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project’s CeleSoiree raises $45,000 to help its clients in a crucial time.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Maine-made podcasts cover everything from comedy scene to bedtime stories
Others include a podcast by the rapper Spose and conversations loosely pegged to episodes of ‘Scooby-Doo.’
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Bite Into Maine Commissary, Highroller Lobster Co.
These two lobster roll specialists are both good.
Posted inGreen plate special, Recipes, Source
Flash forward to 2084 – a dystopian world where Peeps are banned
Inevitably, there’s still an underground market for the puffy treats.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Researchers puzzled by marmosets’ displays of charitable behavior
The monkeys’ social organization and child-rearing practices are steeped in kindness and self-sacrifice.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Religion and Values
For Good Friday, the faithful at Portland church re-enact the Stations of the Cross
The commemoration, in three languages, draws a diverse community to Sacred Heart/Saint Dominic Parish.
Posted inFood & Dining, Health, Local & State, News
Ruling that links coffee to cancer isn’t a buzzkill at local java shops
Coffee shop owners and coffee drinkers say they need more evidence that their favorite brew contains a potential human carcinogen.