Egg Rock was covered in colorful puffins and our cruise, followed by dinner and overnight stay at the Craignair Inn, made for a great — and affordable — summer
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BOOKS: Civil War photographer Brady focus of ‘Portraits of a Nation’
Civil War photographer Mathew Brady largely taught himself the finer points of the two pursuits that have linked his name to history: taking pictures and self-promotion.
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THE RANCOURT BROTHERS take the stage in Hallowell and Waterville
Hoxter’s in Hallowell will host the Rancourt Brothers on Friday, Aug. 16.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Maine State Music Theater, Frontier Cafe: connecting us through food, art, culture
The Maine State Music Theater is a state treasure, so we were not surprised that the performance of “Gypsy” was one of the best we’ve ever enjoyed. But we were surprised by our dining experience at Frontier Cafe — and by the fact it, too, is driven by its owner to perform — by connecting the world through food, arts and culture.
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J.P. DEVINE: The Last Stop: ‘FRUITVALE STATION’
“Fruitvale Station” begins with its ending. On New Year’s Eve 2009 Oscar Grant, 22, black, unemployed, lies face down and handcuffed on a cold cement subway station floor.
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MOVIE TAKES
“The Conjuring,” The buzz is overwhelmingly good on this horror movie about two paranormal investigators (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson) exploring strange events in a remote farmhouse. 122 minutes (R)
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MUSIC & DANCE
The Blood Orange Martinis, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Public Library. Free; 626-2415 or lithgow.lib.me.us.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Chef’s Table dinner highlight of Bar Harbor visit
A special Chef’s Table dinner by Arturo Montez drew us back to the Bluenose Inn — as if we needed an excuse to enjoy another luxurious visit to Bar Harbor!
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Pittsfield-based singer-songwriter JIM WHITMAN still doing his thing in central Maine
Back when I lived and worked in Pittsfield I made the acquaintance of a singer-songwriter-guitarist, Jim Whitman. He’s released several CDs over the years but it has been quite a bit of time since he and I have spoken. To be honest, when I discovered he would perform Aug. 10 at the Old Mill Pub, I reached out to chat.
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MOVIE TAKES
“The Conjuring,” The buzz is overwhelmingly good on this horror movie about two paranormal investigators (Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson) exploring strange events in a remote farmhouse. 122 minutes (R)