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Tip of the Hat

No one could ever lick John Martin feeney (1894-1973). Until now. In so many ways, Cowboys and Aliens is an homage to famous Portland film director John ford. It’s great to see the Cape Elizabeth native earn a stamp of approval from the U.S. post office this year. beyondtheperf.com

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of their lobster fragrance. “It’s a combination of the sea, sweet meat, and a hint of drawn butter.” It’s dumpster-delicious. $6, demeterfragrance.com

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Harvest on the harbor

“One Love! One Heart! Let’s get together and feel all right.” Reggae star Bob Marley might also have added, “One ticket!” For the first time, festivalgoers at the Harvest on the Harbor can buy an all-access pass covering events for 3 days for $285. Included: Ultimate Seafood Splash, Grand tasting on the Harbor, and Maine lobster Chef of the Year Competition. October 20-22. harvestontheharbor.com One ringy dingy–Good afternoon, Gov. LePage.

Lily Tomlin’s upset about

Rosie the elephant coming to Hope, and she’s let the officials know. Read her letter at idanews.org.

Glancing Oars

Watch two crews from Yarmouth rowing Club sweep through the prestigious Head of the Charles race in Boston October 22 and 23. Do they have a shot? “With Master’s rowing, it’s hard to tell,” says C. C. Stockly. “Barring injury, we’ll fare well.”

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Let’s Talk

Portland Club president Steve Luttrell (Portland’s poet laureate) is inviting the public to the organization’s 125th Anniversary Gala ($20) October 14 to introduce newcomers to a great tradition. “We were founded in 1886 to promote political discourse and literary discussion in the Forest City,” Luttrell says. “We’re proud of the past, but we’re out to create a new history here.” Energetic programs, debates, and dances are resulting in a flood of new members. N.B. The Billiard Room in this mansion, designed by John Calvin Stevens, may be the best in the city.

Rattling Chains

What the Dickens? First there was Wicked, the Broadway sensation based on the backstory of the Wicked Witch of the West. Now we have Jacob T. Marley (Shadow Mountain, 2011, $17.99), written from the point of view of Ebenezer Scrooge’s very senior partner in A Christmas Carol. We’re thinking Bernie Madoff for the movie role.

To get involved yourself, join the fast growing Portland Community Rowing club. During ice-out, they’ll be training at Cross Fit Casco Bay. rowportland.org –Moriah Duval

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