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June 13, 2010

Taste & Tell: The Captain’s does the comfort food style right

CAPE PORPOISE – Weekends are bustling in Cape Porpoise, with its small village of eateries and shops, and The Captain’s has stood among them for 58 years doing its share to appease summer appetites. For 30 years, the Persson family has owned and run the restaurant, opening up every spring and keeping the place clean […]
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June 13, 2010

UNE exhibits work of Diane Noble

BIDDEFORD – The University of New England is hosting an exhibition of artwork by Diane Noble, “Hills Beach Marsh & Beyond,” at the Campus Center at UNE’s Biddeford Campus. Noble is an acrylic painter, primarily of landscapes, and an art teacher in Saco. In the summer, she spends much of her time painting plein-air on […]
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June 13, 2010

With ‘Drowsy Chaperone,’ it’s a very good night

OGUNQUIT – Looking at the credits for “The Drowsy Chaperone,” now playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse, one realizes that it took a small committee of writers, musicians, lyricists and choreographers to put together this award-winning musical. That seems about right, given the show’s long and wide reach into theater history. Some have called the play […]
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June 13, 2010

Signings, etc.Douglas Kennedy

Douglas Kennedy, who divides his time between England, France and Wiscasset, will be at Longfellow Books to celebrate the release of his new novel “Leaving the World.” It’s the story of an American academic who experiences a terrible tragedy and flees to Canada in search of isolation. WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Longfellow Books, 1 […]
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June 13, 2010

Book review: New York dining laid bare, if you care

The foul-mouthed author of 'Kitchen Confidential' delivers a tasty sequel.

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June 13, 2010

Books Q & A: Singing lessons

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame is coming to South Portland to give a free concert as part of a book tour for his 'Songs for Little Folks.'
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June 13, 2010

‘Glee’ books for young readers announced; Obama teams with Mandela

– The Associated Press NEW YORK – The class of “Glee” will be hitting the books. Little Brown Books for Young Readers announced Wednesday that five authorized books based on the hit Fox series will be coming out, starting in August with the prequel novel, “The Beginning.” The “Glee” releases will be a collaboration between […]
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June 6, 2010

‘Alex Katz: New Work’ opens at Farnsworth

ROCKLAND – On Saturday, the Farnsworth Art Museum will open a major summer exhibition, “Alex Katz: New Work.” The opening will be celebrated with a members-only preview and reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, followed by a free public party from 7 to 8 p.m. “Alex Katz: New Work” will run through January 2. […]
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June 6, 2010

Book review: Exposing the slow boil of a marriage

A brilliant man -- but lukewarm husband -- is in the end revealed as a fool.
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June 6, 2010

Taste & Tell: Po’Boys has everything but the drawl

The linoleum isn’t worn, the framed photographs of New Orleans aren’t faded, and there’s no trombone or trumpet player getting folks dancing and leading them out into the street for an impromptu second line parade. But Po’Boys & Pickles serves up the real stuff nonetheless and it’s all so good. Gumbo ($5.25) — the word […]

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