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Eating Well: Recipes from 'The Body in the Sleigh'

The Agatha Award-winning author of 17 previous mystery novels, Katherine Hall Page of Lincoln, Mass., and Deer Isle, recently signed copies of her latest work, “The Body in the Sleigh,” at When Pigs Fly Bakery in Freeport and at Books Etc. in Falmouth. Her books include excellent, unm...

Susan Lovell • Lifestyle •
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 12:30 pm
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Dec. 16 - 27

Greater Portland Books, Authors Wednesday 12/16 Holiday Art Book Sale, 4-8 p.m., Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Maine St., Yarmouth, 846-4763. Thursday 12/17 Colin Sargen...

Heather Gunther • Lifestyle •
Friday, December 11, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Out & About: Portland Symphony's 'Magic of Christmas' opens Friday

Portland Symphony Orchestra maestro Robert Moody conducts his first "Magic of Christmas" concert for the next two weekends at Merrill Auditorium.

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 11:41 am
After the Layoff: The best advice can be found in the most unlikely places

"You will have good luck and overcome many hardships."

Sean Baker • Lifestyle •
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 10:32 am
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Dec. 9 - 20

First Parish in Portland, Unitarian Universalist, will present its 83rd annual "Pageant of the Nativity" at 4:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13 in the historic Meeting House at 425 Congress St., in downtown Portland. The pageant features a cast of nearly 80 people, is told by music and scripture, w...

Heather Gunther • Lifestyle •
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Out & About: 'Tis the season for music

With Thanksgiving behind us, attention turns to the next big holiday on the calendar: Christmas. And that means a blizzard of Christmas music over the next three weeks. But not entirely. Among southern Maine's top choices is this weekend's "Christmas at the Cathedral," the annual con...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:56 am
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Dec. 2 - 13

Greater Portland Auditions, Call for Art Call for Artists, Freeport High School Holiday Art and Craft fair, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, table rentals for both days, $20, contact kimberlymedsker@gmail.com. Cape Elizabeth Arts Commission is accepting...

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Monday, November 30, 2009 at 11:41 am
The Great Outdoors: Exploring Great Pond in Cape Elizabeth

There is nothing quite like a peaceful walk in a beautiful setting to strengthen family ties over the holidays and help control expanding waistlines. For an easy-to-get-to two-mile walk, check out the Great Pond Trail adjacent to Route 77 and the Kettle Cove Road in Cape Elizabeth. ...

Michael Perry • Lifestyle •
Friday, November 27, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Maine State Ballet seasonal favorite features talent from throughout southern Maine

FALMOUTH — For many, hearing just a few bars of "The Nutcracker" conjures up nostalgic memories of the first time they heard Tchaikovsky's enchanting music and saw the magical ballet. For many of the dancers in the Maine State Ballet Company, who have grown up performing ann...

Peggy Roberts • Lifestyle •
Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:41 am
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: Nov. 25 - Dec. 6

Greater Portland Auditions, Call for Art Call for Artists, Freeport High School Holiday Art and Craft fair, Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, table rentals for both days, $20, contact kimberlymedsker@gmail.com. Cape Elizabeth Arts Commission is accepting...

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Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 3:21 pm