Living somewhere in between modern catharsis and American myth, Griffin William Sherry’s roots continue to grow strong in the ever-evolving genres of folk, Americana and rock ‘n’ roll. Sherry will take the stage at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Sherry’s music is inspired by his New England rural […]
Valentine’s Day
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Cooking at the Cove: You’ll love these recipes for Valentine’s Day
Way back in the ’60s, my mom was on a flight from Syracuse to Washington, D.C. and this chicken vol au vent was what they served for dinner. On the plane, Mom was so enraptured with this meal that she contacted the airline and asked for the recipe. And it was given to her. Over […]
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The Love Signs group spreads joy in Portland with messages, smiles
Also known as the “Love Factory,” these Portland residents hold signs on Congress Street three times a week with a simple message of love.
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Flying solo for Valentine’s Day? There’s plenty to do in Southern Maine
There are concerts, comedy shows, movies, puppy snuggling and many other ways to go out and do something on Valentine’s Day in Greater Portland, all by yourself.
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Acoustic guitar duo to perform Valentine’s Eve concert at Bath’s Winter Street Center
Maine-based Americana musicians will perform a Valentine’s Eve concert to raise funds for the Winter Street Church next month.
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Family of Valentine’s Day bandit launching charitable foundation
The daughter of the late Kevin Fahrman is honoring her father’s wishes of keeping the details secret, but is organizing a fundraiser to support a new foundation in his memory.
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‘Driving force’ behind Portland’s Valentine’s Day Phantom dies
Kevin Fahrman of Falmouth led efforts for decades to secretly put up hearts all across the city, his family said.
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Roses are red, cockroaches go crunch: Waterville pet store ‘turns your ex into lunch’
Fish Tails Pet Emporium is cashing in on a nationwide trend: For a small fee on the week around Valentine’s Day, customers can name a cockroach after an ex-partner and feed it to the store’s 30-inch Savannah monitor lizard, Brutus.
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Hi-rise heart
The Valentine Phantom’s annual handiwork shows up in Portland Tuesday.
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The romantic Valentine’s Day: It’s not for everyone
Studies show more young people are rejecting conventional relationships and traditions, giving rise to events like the ‘anti-Valentine’s Day Ball’ in Portland.