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Maine haunts to visit if you dare

Hearing footsteps when there is no one around to make them. Seeing a transparent stranger standing at the foot of your bed. Moans, screams and maniacal laughter emanating from thin air.

Are these all symptoms of eating too-greasy takeout or evidence of a bona fide haunting?

Whether you believe in ghosts or not, most of us can’t help be fascinated by the tales handed down through generations of haunted houses, ghosts and other misfortunes that doom poor souls for eternity. And given New England’s storied history, it’s no wonder the area is home to many such tales.

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The Movies: Opening this week/now showing

OPENING THIS WEEK “CATFISH” (1:34) (PG-13) Stars Megan Faccio, Nev Schulman and Rel Schulman. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel’s brother, Nev. They had no idea their project would lead to the most exhilarating […]

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Music and Nightlife Listings

CONCERTS TODAY Carmel Mickol, Kim Wempe and Rosie MacKensie, folk, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $10. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m. Noonday Concert with The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band, presented by Portland Conservatory of Music and the church. First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Portland. Free. 775-3356. 12:15 p.m. Lynn Deeves, Trina Hamlin and Colleen Sexton, […]

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Face the Music: The Space Halloween party, Aly’s bye-bye and the Wiyos

While this entire column won’t be devoted to Halloween, I will start off by mentioning what I consider to be nine essential Halloween-esque songs. Ready? 1. “Everyday is Halloween” by Ministry 2. “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)” by David Bowie 3. “Bloodletting” by Concrete Blonde 4. “Thriller” by Michael Jackson 5. “Tubular Bells” by Mike […]

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Et Cetera: Hot Ticket and Cheap Thrill

HOT TICKET Partido hardido at Havana South WEAR A ’50s era-costume and join the fashionistas of MadGirl World, the scribes of Maine Magazine and the drink slingers of Havana South for the live music and costume contests of Halloween Partido. WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight Sunday WHERE: Havana South, 44-50 Wharf St., Portland HOW MUCH: […]

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Movie Review: Keeping it real: Swank masters true-life tale with ‘Conviction’

Not again, Hilary. Aren’t you tired of playing real-life characters? Reality undeniably has been generous to Hilary Swank. Her 1999 performance as slain transgender teen Brandon Teena was so astonishing it swept up most top acting honors, including the Oscar. But for every searing “Boys Don’t Cry” in her career, there’s been a burnout like […]