LOS ANGELES — The reaction was strong to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at the film’s world premiere in Hollywood. Inside the TCL Chinese Theatre, the audience began cheering Monday from the moments the movie’s first words appeared on screen and reacted excitedly to seeing the return of Han Solo and Chewbacca after a 32-year […]
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STAR WARS: For Maine super fans, the force is always with them
“Star Wars” is coming! “Star Wars” is coming! It’s been 10 years since the last “Star Wars” release and 38 — yes, 38! — since George Lucas and the gang first took their galaxy of fans into turbulent hyperspace. Long feared to have been banished to Hoth or some other icy realm for eternity, the […]
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So you want to be a Jedi?
Maine didn’t have any good guys until two weeks ago. Now we have one. An Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Portland area. Now rebel recruiter Erich Shafer wants to find Obi some friends. Shafer, 36, a commanding officer in the Rebel Legion, a worldwide group of costumers who dress as “Star Wars” heroes and allies, is […]
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Hebron man is Maine’s only Darth Vader
HEBRON — At 6’4″, Brian Johnson frequently stuck out as a Stormtrooper in appearances with other 501st “Star Wars” costumers, and there were lots of Stormtroopers, relatively speaking. After kicking the Dark Side up a notch, he really stands out, looming nearly 7 feet tall in black boots, cape and iconic helmet as the one, […]
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It’s a family affair for South Paris Mandalorian mercenaries
SOUTH PARIS — Desirae and Mia saw dad Donovan Travers cutting up PVC pipe, heating it in the oven and molding the hot plastic parts to his body for a Boba Fett-like costume, and they wanted in. Desirae is 7, Mia 4. They’re about the most adorable “Star Wars” mercenaries on this side of the […]
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Maine stormtrooper has a blast on stage with Weird Al
PORTLAND — When he was 12, Tim McMahon bought his first album, “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “Weird Al in 3-D,” the one with “Eat It,” a song that helped rocket the singer to superstar status. This summer, McMahon danced on stage with Weird Al. At three different shows. As a Stormtrooper. And he killed it. “The […]
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Star Wars strikes Paris Public Library on May 4
PARIS — The Paris Public Library is hosting two events on Sunday, May 4, in honor of Star Wars Day. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Children’s Room will offer a variety of crafts and activities for young apprentices to hone their skills and test their knowledge of the Force, including searching for asteroids, directing […]