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"Reagan" aims to reveal the president as man, not myth

President Ronald Reagan has been feted all weekend, with celebrations and analysis marking the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Even if you've watched some of those, and especially if you haven't, you should take a look at "Reagan" (HBO, 9 tonight), a two-hour balanced, sometimes surprising look at the man and the myth-making surrounding him.

Director Eugene Jarecki uses Reagan associates, like James Baker, Pat Buchanan, and Arthur Laffer (the author of trickle-down economics); Reagan's family, sons Ron and Michael; and biographers, including official biographer Edmund Morris to tell the president's story from beginning to end.

Carrboro 26, Reagan 13

After a string of wins in which the Derek Bryant-led Carrboro offense has leaned heavily on the running game, the Jaguars went back to basics on Friday night. Bryant connected with Nassar Omar for four touchdowns, as Carrboro (6-0) defeated Reagan (4-2), 26-13.

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