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Archive for December, 2009



Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:30 am in Opinion

Hold the condemnation
Jonathan Zappala [Conservative American tired of being ‘swept under the rug,’ Nov. 23, 2009] seems confused. Barack Obama’s administration has certainly fed the already-ridiculous deficit they were handed, but the idea that they …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:28 am in Opinion

RE: Op-Ed: Conservative American tired of being ‘swept under the rug’
Official estimates for the 9/12 march are 75,000. This is why conservatives are “swept under the rug.” They are delusional and hold no respect for truth …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:22 am in Opinion
By Billy Kramer


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:22 am in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

When the subject of being a professional musician is brought up, the most common response from parents and friends is, “You’ll never make it; it’s impossible.”
Two representatives from the Portland Music Foundation, Sam Pfiefle and Mark …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:17 am in Style & Culture
By Kegan Zema

Rapper Lloyd Banks is slated to perform at the 103 Ultra Lounge on Friday alongside up-and-coming rap group A Disturbing New Trend. The event — sponsored by Flophouse Records, the Bangor area record label and promotions …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:17 am in Style & Culture
By Jamie Dandreta

“Gone with the Wind” is the story of a southern belle, Scarlett O’Hara, played by the lovely Vivien Leigh, who had everything. She depended on three things: her remarkable beauty, extraordinary wealth, and the man of her …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:15 am in Style & Culture
Portland folk group masterfully crafts second album with Peapod Recordings
By Kegan Zema

Maine folk group Brown Bird has crafted a genuine roots record that encapsulates everything the band stands for. “The Devil Dancing,” their second album, is a journey from the breezy harbors of Portland to lands afar. …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:14 am in Style & Culture
Wes Anderson falters with campy stop motion picture; quirkiness overbearing
By John Shannon

This has been a great year for animation and family films. It began with Henry Selick’s “Coraline,” continued with Pixar’s “Up” and reached its apex with “Where The Wild Things Are.” Unfortunately, Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:10 am in Sports
By Steven McCarthy

What a difference a year makes.
On Dec. 4 of last year, the Providence College men’s hockey team was in the midst of an 11-game winless streak, including 10 losses, after winning two of their first …


Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:09 am in Sports
By Adam Clark

Stars such as Paul Kariya, Scott Pellerin, Garth Snow and Jimmy Howard are among the many hockey players who have made Alfond Arena their home. The former University of Maine hockey stars are part of the …