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October 24, 2010

Waldo Theatre hosts ‘Comedy of Errors’

WALDOBORO — The Theater at Monmouth hits the road to present Shakespeare’s first play, “The Comedy of Errors” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Waldo Theatre. The production uses ancient Ephesus as the background for Shakespeare’s early story of chaos, love and reunion. “The Comedy of Errors” features a cast of eight professional actors and […]
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October 24, 2010

Classical Beat: ‘Sleepy Hollow’ as ballet might become its own local legend

Stravinski and Diaghilev, Copland and Balanchine, Mosier and Shipman. Choreographer Nell Shipman of the Portland Ballet Company laughs at the comparison, but her collaboration with composer Kirt Mosier on “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” ballet is the only such venture in recent years on the Maine scene. And if what I saw at a rehearsal […]
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October 24, 2010

Society notebook: Buoyed by good friends

Supporters of SailMaine raise nearly $13,000 to help the program with its mission.
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October 24, 2010

Scene & Heard Datebook

IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out: TUESDAY • DownEast Pride Alliance, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Grace Restaurant, Portland. Network with members of gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses and enjoy drinks and appetizers. Free. www.depabusiness.com. WEDNESDAY • Infused Skyy Vodka Tasting, 5 to 7 p.m., The Salt Exchange, […]
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October 24, 2010

Calendar

Art“John Haberle: Master of Illusion,” Portland Museum of Art, Portland, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Tuesday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Runs through Sunday, Dec. 12. “Debating Modern Photography: The Triumph of Group f/64,” Portland Museum of Art, Portland, $4-$10. 10 a.m. to […]

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October 17, 2010

Taste & Tell: Mekhong serves up unique twist on Thai tastes

Mekhong Thai has stood its ground for almost a decade, serving Thai dishes that rely on some tasty basics to please, like crunchy coatings and sweet and cream, aromatic sauces. Revved up with some hot spice, which transforms the sauces into something more sophisticated, dinner at Mekhong Thai has an appetizing allure that makes me […]
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October 17, 2010

Book review: Veteran’s memoirs of war, upstate Maine is intriguing

Longtime Maine Sunday Telegram readers will remember Dick Goodie. An avid runner, he organized Maine road races in the 1960s. He’s a tireless supporter of Maine World War II veteran events, and a freelance writer who — 31 years ago — landed a story in this newspaper’s sports section that earned the Maine Press Association’s […]
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October 17, 2010

ACLU celebrating its 90th anniversary

In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the American Civil Liberties Union, the Maine Civil Liberties Union will host a traveling exhibition that highlights the work of the organization over the last 90 years. In addition to Maine, the ACLU’s traveling exhibit will be on display in Nebraska, Missouri, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Iowa, […]
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October 17, 2010

Cheverus High receives gift of Bishop Cheverus portrait

Robert and Elizabeth Nanovic of North Yarmouth, longtime benefactors of Cheverus High School, have donated an original oil painting of Bishop Jean-Louis Anne Magdelaine Lefebvre de Cheverus to the school. Cheverus was the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Boston. “Bishop Cheverus, popular and prominent, was the first Bishop of Boston,” Robert Nanovic said. “Cheverus High […]
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October 17, 2010

Book review: Apes take center stage in new novel

Ape House tells the story of a group of apes who become reality TV stars.

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