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February 24, 2011

CD Review: The Lucid pushes past Floyd

Bigger, badder and more ambitious than many local rock bands, The Lucid is back with the release of a self-titled third record, a more efficient moniker and a hefty dollop of polish to its ethereal proggy sound. The Lucid may well tire of Pink Floyd comparisons as the popular Portland fivesome represents more of an […]
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February 24, 2011

The Movies: Male cats

'Hall Pass' pushes the boundaries of crudity as the Farrelly brothers try to joke about two guys who get to take a break from marriage.
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February 24, 2011

Making Noise: Traveling Trees: Real country from the heart of Texas

Texans have suffered a tragic loss in the past 30 years. They’ve had to watch their treasured country music hijacked by the likes of Toby Keith and (God forbid) Kid Rock, who have made a living off exchanging nuance and tact for volume and opinion. Trapped under that glossy garbage is a rich American legacy […]
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February 24, 2011

Face the Music: Winter blues got you down? Stop talking and start rocking

I am getting out of my dreams and into my car for two shows this week on Congress Street: Nicole Atkins at Port City tonight and Girl Talk at the State Theatre on Monday. I won’t curse having to circle for a parking spot, and I won’t complain about stepping through dirty snow piles or […]
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February 24, 2011

From the Editor: You know the story, maybe not the name

This is the fourth in a series of profiles of lesser-known but important African-Americans commemorating Black History Month. A little-known fact: Dec. 1, 1955, was not the first time Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person on a Montgomery, Ala., city bus. The first time was in 1943. Parks was […]

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February 24, 2011

Eat and Run: Sweet lunch at the Cookie Jar

Long known for its delicious treats, now the Cookie Jar in Cape is offering soups and sandwiches for lunch.
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February 24, 2011

Et cetera: What a flaky idea

The snow and cold can get a little old, but in OOB it's Winter Carnival to the rescue.
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February 24, 2011

It’s the bartenders’ night to mix it up

It will be Portland bartenders’ night to shine Monday when they showcase their talents at two splashy events. The second annual Cold River Bartenders Bash will pit 20 cocktail slingers against each other from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Ocean Gateway on the waterfront. Their challenge: Create “The Ultimate Cold River Cocktail” with the Freeport-based […]
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February 24, 2011

Off Beat: Put your mind to this

If you knew that your driver’s side front tire would pick a wintry midnight on a deserted back road to end its own life in an explosive, irreparable fashion, you might’ve kept up your AAA membership. If you knew that signing up for a four-week Learn to Whittle class through your town’s Adult Education program […]
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February 24, 2011

Bar Guide: Riverside Gritty’s puts Auburn on pub lovers’ map

There definitely is something happening in downtown Auburn, as the area continues to grow and position itself as a destination worth visiting rather than a hub of convenience. Gritty McDuff’s recognized that and, in 2005, opened its newest brew pub on the Auburn side of the Androscoggin River. The first thing you will notice as […]

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