by Derek Dobachesky in Style
Sylvester Pollet, a University of Maine English professor with a life-long passion for poetry, died on Dec. 20. He was 68 years old.
Pollet had been diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2003 and underwent an experimental treatment which did not have the same debilitating effects that traditional chemotherapy can have, according to Naomi Jacobs, chair of the UMaine English department and a close friend of Pollet.…
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by Brett Sowerby in Style
On Monday, Jan. 21, the University of Maine lost yet another valuable member of its faculty. After a long struggle with his health, Burton Norval Hatlen - known by most of his students as Burt - died at the age of 71.
Born in 1936, Hatlen grew up in California.…
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by David Dauphinee in Style
The night before Rob - Michael Stahl-David - is to leave his life in America for a job in Tokyo, his friends throw him a surprise send-off. For the first 20 minutes of "Cloverfield," we're forced to listen to a bunch of twenty-something's whine about their lives and missed opportunities at love while we wait for the big ugly to show up.…
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by Kyle Kernan in Style
Since The Writer's Guild of America went on strike late last year, many favorite shows were suddenly suspended. "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "24," "House," and "The Office" are only a few. No need to fear, however, the winter season offers short runs for noteworthy programs if you are growing tired of the repetitive game and reality shows or the constant ramblings of politicians.…
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by Kyle Kernan in Style
Oscar nominated actor Health Ledger, 28, was found dead Tuesday of a suspected drug overdose in a Lower Manhattan apartment in SoHo, police said.
The actor was discovered in one of the apartment's bedrooms at 3:31 p.m., when a housekeeper tried to inform him that a masseuse had arrived for a scheduled appointment.…
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by Lisa Haberzettl in Style
Maine-born band Rustic Overtones is releasing their first album since returning from a five-year hiatus. "Light at the End" features 12 new tracks that highlight their ability to mate a catchy tune with meaningful lyrics. The band's striking instrumental arrangement, paired with accessible vocals, make every song moving and relevant.…
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by Andrew Wright in Style
School is back in full swing after a three-week-long break. For many, that means 9 a.m. classes, book fees and Commons food. Fortunately, it's not all bad. In addition to the return of the smell that no one can quite figure out in your dorm, it also means the return of Java Jive, this week, featuring Josh Cramoy at the helm.…
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