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.
Uncategorized
Posted inUncategorized
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.”
advertisement
Posted inUncategorized
BOOKS: Cranky old man brings fresh voice to crime
At 87, Baruch Schatz, better known as Buck, has a lot to deal with — remembering all his medications, worrying about early stage dementia and finding a place he can light up one of the endless string of Lucky Strike cigarettes without being hassled. No wonder he’s reluctant to deal with an enemy fromWorld War II, a fortune in Nazi gold and the gory deaths that surround it.
Posted inUncategorized
Book teaches young readers about ‘perfect love’
In the new children’s book “Dog Gone” (AuthorHouse), author Jim Parrish draws on his own experiences owning dogs to present a heartfelt story of pet love and loss, teaching young readers about perfect love.
Posted inUncategorized
CANOEING: Eagle Lake in early June is well worth the ride
For one of the truly outstanding paddling and mountain gazing experiences in the Northeast, consider a visit to Eagle Lake on Mount Desert Island this June. At 425 acres, Eagle Lake is the largest freshwater pond in Acadia National Park. June is a great time to visit; kids are still in school, and the notorious Acadia hordes of tourists have yet to fully engulf the park. Plus, Mother Nature is in full summer mode.
Posted inUncategorized
HIKING: Montville trails a walk worth savoring
The scenic hills and farmlands of Montville are located roughly 15 miles west of Belfast and Penobscot Bay, sandwiched between Route 137 to the north and Route 3 to the south. Travel the rural roads of this quiet little community and you would never know that it contains a wealth of conservation lands and hiking trails, but it’s true.
Posted inUncategorized
FRESHWATER FISHING REPORT: Fishing still fast
Spring is a mixed bag for fishing. Sure the bugs are thick — but so are the hatches. And across Maine, biologists still report fast fishing typical of cool spring weather.
Posted inUncategorized
Truth Test: U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s speech at the Democratic State Convention
From U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s speech at the Democratic State Convention: “When I first ran for Congress 10 years ago, they said … Republicans were fired up at winning the 2nd Congressional District … and that we would be outspent by a Republican opponent, which we were by 2-to-1 …” Michaud’s speech, to a […]
Posted inUncategorized
Election 2012: Courtney: Reduce debt, taxes, rancor
The state Senate majority leader touts his record on working to reduce debt and taxes and says his respect for others’ views shows he can help break the Washington gridlock.
Posted inUncategorized
STILL LIFE: Yankee Ingenuity
Sadie Eaton stands on her car to reach and cut down some unwanted tree limbs at her home on Oak Street in Waterville on Tuesday. Asked if she needed any assistance, Eaton said,”No thanks. I grew up on a farm and I’m a country girl.”