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The growing community of Maine filmmakers
From a young age, Jessica Charle has been entranced by the world of film…
Kings, cowboys, billionares and Black Swans, oh my: The 2011 Oscar predictions
Nowadays it’s easier to see the Oscar ceremony not for the glitz and the…
The Coen Brothers get ‘Gritty’
Although the Coen Brothers are rarely in front of the camera, even the most…
Vermont-based Seth Gallant goes back to basics
Seth Gallant is a 25-year-old songwriter born and raised in Rumford, ME. Presently, he…
Portland Museum of Art hosts Weston exhibit
Edward Weston’s “Leaves of Grass” exhibit is currently on display at the Portland Museum…
USM graduate trying to find success with ‘electro-punk cabaret’
For many students, selecting a major may feel like setting the course for the…
Luna explores cultural identity at USM
At Corthell Hall on Sept. 25, USM hosted visiting performance artist James Luna, who’s…
PEB coffeehouse starts small
Portland Events Board hosted an open mic night last Wednesday in Portland’s Campus Center…
Covered In Bees deliver their final sting
Walking into Geno’s Rock Club on Sept. 25 to see Portland death-punk band Covered…
Rated Local showcases Maine talent
It was only a matter of time until the local film nerds took over…
USM alums prepare for Movie Knight
While Movie Knight prepares for their penultimate practice leading to their show at Slainte,…
Battick and Friends play Mayo Street
On the night of Sept. 17 Jakob Battick and Friends became Jakob Battick and…
Dancing in your bones: The Dirty Dishes
Last Thursday SPACE Gallery was buzzing with people, all anxiously waiting to see one…
There’s a new rock competition in town
Saturday night was the debut “Song Battle,” a competition among local bands who write…
PMA brings alternative film to the city
After the the 33 year old institution “Movies on Exchange Street” closed it’s doors…
‘Gabba’ to party in Portland this week
Monsters are invading later this week — the cute and cuddly kind that throw…
A shocking display at Tommy’s Park
Correction: A caption in the photos of the fire dancing contained factual errors. The…
Where to go in Gorham
Brooks Student Center If you live on the Gorham campus, without a doubt you’ve…
Art show finds common ground between Thorpe and Melville
After the long summer break, I was immediately attracted to the riot of color…
A First Friday Frolic: An uncharted walk through Portland
Having grown up in the greater Portland area my entire life, I’m sad to…
Comedy, magic, suspense and … danger balls?
The Gorham Events Board kicked off their weekly Thirsty Thursday event last week with…
USM Professor lived the Oingo Boingo dream
For exactly 10 years, Professor Ed Collom, chair of USM’s Sociology department, lived in…
Local Ear Candy: Foam Castles
A blog last year said that Foam Castles is “a criminally underrated band with…