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Small town to big screen: Amazon studios taps Cape Elizabeth native as co-head of movies
CAPE ELIZABETH — From Portland Head Light to the Hollywood sign, and “Little Women” to “Beautiful Boy,” Julie Rapaport has worked her way from Maine to the capital of the film industry. Last week, Amazon Studios announced Rapaport’s promotion to co-head of movies, reporting to studio head Jennifer Salke. She is tasked with building a […]
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Tiffany L. Norwood
AUBURN — Tiffany L. Norwwod, 37, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Her spirit was called into the heavens and her soul was set free, so she spread her wings and flew away to live among the angels. She was born Dec. 5, 1980, in Lewiston, the […]
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Patricia Cushman
MECHANIC FALLS — Patricia Cushman, 65, lost her battle with cancer Wednesday, Aug. 8. She was born Sept. 11, 1952, to William and Eunice (Groves) Kimball. Patricia graduated from Edward Little High School. She was a housekeeper at Poland Spring Inn. She married Joseph Cushman on Nov. 21, 1970. Patricia enjoyed knitting, movies, traveling, board games […]
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Kathleen J. Gallant
WINDHAM — Kathleen J. Gallant, 77, a resident of Canton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, in Windham while visiting with her family. She was born June 11, 1941, in Rumford, the daughter of Fidele J. Gallant and Theodora “Theo” (Therrien) Gallant. Kathy was a 1959 graduate of Mexico High School and later received her bachelor’s degree […]
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Joe Figueroa
OXFORD — Joe Figueroa, 50, of Oxford passed away Thursday, May 31, at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Belle Glade, Fla., on Sept. 22, 1967, the son of Tino and Jeanie Figueroa. He moved from Florida to Maine, attended school in […]
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Helene D. Cortigene
AUBURN — Helene D. (Arcidiacono) Cortigene, 85, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, May 13, at Clover Manor. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on Jan. 28, 1933, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Fillipina (Musumeci) Arcidiacono. Helene ran the Brule House in Auburn for over 40 years and […]
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'Just One Step' kicks off 2018 Emerge Film Festival
Filmmaker Ben Keller received a call from a couple of friends asking if he would film their upcoming 100-mile race. Not a runner, Keller said he did not have time to spend a week filming the event. No, not a week, they told him … it would only be 24 hours. That was enough to […]
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Grant brings science on screen at Bethel movie theater
BETHEL — The Gem, 23 Cross St., is one of 36 independent cinemas to win a grant to bring science education to the movies. The nationwide Science on Screen initiative promotes scientific literacy through entertainment, with a focus on under-served communities. Beginning in February, Science on Screen will pair fun films with mini-presentations by local […]