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  • A gray afternoon hung in the sky, fading into the granite geometry of Portland City Hall. As I walked toward the entrance, a stampede of blue hair, rugged denim, and Doc Martens bit the pavement ahead of me, crushing cigarette butts underfoot. The troops were rallying! “Downstairs for the open forum,” chirped the greeter, directing

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  • Piano savant Frank Glazer (b. 1915 – d. 2015) led a life of discipline and discovery, trapped in the gilded cage of passion. Chasing a horizon only he could see – Frank’s kind heart, exuberant spirit, and talent left an indelible mark on this world.  A master of his craft and a loving soul, Frank

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  • February, when winter holds its breath… But, fire still burns in the hearts of musical Mainers. A fantastic way to build rapport in any creative community, open mic nights help venues and artists embark on a symbiotic future, sensitive to each other’s needs. Bound to be a staple at any competent venue, performers of all

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  • A flier advertising a screening of a notorious eugenics film in Chicago, illustrated here with salacious images of jazz-age squalor and sin.
This handbill promotes a special showing of “Are you Fit to Marry?,” the 1927 adaptation of the American eugenics film, “The Black Stork.” Produced by Quality Amusement Corporation, the featured film embodies the deep

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  • This is my debut article, so a proper introduction is due. My name is Thomas – writer, musician, and shameless blond. New England-born, my family moved to Maine when I was four years old, settling in Falmouth.  It’s the only childhood I’ve known, but I can say the last twenty years have been a fairytale.  

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  • Let’s be honest, the Holidays aren’t always filled with joy and cheer. For many Americans, the stretch between October through January can be stressful – From Halloween through New Year’s, it’s “Go! Go! Go!” – until we’re burnt out and wondering how much more holiday spirit we can handle.  The clocks have changed, the sun never

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  • What a week for Maine, what a week for metal and hardcore. A far cry from silver trumpets, Portland rolled out the blood-red carpet for Cruel Hand, razing Geno’s to the ground – Okay, rewind… Concert reviews are cool, but what about a PARKING review? Imagine: It’s Saturday evening, and not only is Geno’s sold

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  • ‘TIERRA. ALMA. CENIZAS.’ Earth. Soul. Ashes. Burning bright, MANUEL ponders the ‘profound connection between nature and spirit’ on a blistering new single! Guitarist and bandleader, Manuel Urgiles, highlights his Peruvian roots — blending percussive passion, groove, and virtuosic shred: The heartbeat of Progressive Latin Metal. Produced by Kevin Billingslea (Lamb of God, Trivium) in Biddeford,

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  • Late October is misanthropic enough, never mind the looming election and leaf clean-up… But the Yankees got creamed, so… Funny how God works — Anyway, that’s why I love death-metal: rage; cruelty; and filthy riffs. Where apathy rots and scorn rules! *** Stillborn Condition goes feral on ‘Carnivore,’ a Halloween heater from some of Portland’s

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  • Chris Linkovitch – Maine maestro, hardcore hero. Long-time vocalist of Cruel Hand, he’s remained a pillar of Maine hardcore for over twenty years. Linked to H20 and Bane, Chris paved the way for countless others in this community. Highly decorated, his current role in TERROR is just one of many accolades… Off the stage, Chris

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