I want to thank the Falmouth Town Council for their decision to continue the Metro bus service. I have been using the bus for commuting purposes for two years and find it prompt, dependable, convenient and affordable. The council’s decision comes at a time when there are challenges ahead facing public transport services for the […]
March 2010
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Rep. Pingree statement on health reform vote
“Today we stood up to big insurance companies like Anthem. And we voted for reform that is going to crack down on their unfair practices like cancelling people’s insurance after they get sick. “The reform we passed today will improve health care for 225,000 Maine seniors, strengthen Medicare, crack down on insurance industry practices, gives […]
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Letter: SAD 51 teachers should agree to renegotiate
Your headline “SAD 51 school budget could cost up to 30 jobs” could just as easily have said “Seniors being forced from their homes by greedy SAD 51 teachers.” It seems rather greedy to accept an 8.17 percent salary increase when all about them other government employees are accepting cuts in pay and furlough days […]
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Rep. Michaud statement on health reform vote
WASHINGTON — On the eve of a final vote in the House of Representatives, Congressman Mike Michaud, after thoroughly reading and reviewing the entire health insurance reform package, and after talking multiple times with Maine consumers, small businesses, and health care providers, issued the following statement on his intention to vote in favor of the […]
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LifeFlight respondsto serious Alfred crash
Firefighters had to use an extrication tool to remove a woman from her car after the head-on collision.
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Arts and Entertainment Calendar: March 24 – April 4
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Call for Art, Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, seeking design submissions for its 2010 holiday card and candle wrap collection; send designs in jpeg format to [email protected] by April 16; include name, email, and phone number; Suzanne Crane, 617-632-5344. The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust is accepting artist submissions for Paint […]
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S. Portland man chargedwith peeping over bathroom stall
The incident allegedly took place at Hannaford’s on Cottage Road.
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Portland's winter sports stars earn their due
City winter sports athletes took fans on a three-month ride of excitement and triumph. As expected, an abundance of Bulldogs, Flyers, Lions, Rams and Stags have been named to postseason all-star teams. Here’s a full accounting: Boys’ basketball Class A state champion Cheverus, as well as perennial powers Deering and Portland, had players honored on […]
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The Great Outdoors: Hiking Arrowsic's Squirrel Point Lighthouse Trail
For an outstanding spring hike offering one of the best river views in Maine, consider a walk out to Squirrel Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic on the eastern shore of the Kennebec River. The one-mile trail starts at the end of the Bald Head Road and leads through forest and marsh to the light. From the […]
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Maine Arts panel starts listening tour in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — Donna McNeil, director of the Maine Arts Commission, starts the Maine Arts Commission Listening Tour on Monday, March 22, at The Frontier Cafe with the first of a series of statewide meetings. The meetings are designed to gather information and feedback on the future direction of the Maine Arts Commission. In addition, Five […]