ROCKLAND SPECTRUM GENERATIONS will sponsor a free, four-day leader training course from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at the Island Institute for its “Living Well for Better Health” chronic disease self management workshop series. The program is led and attended by individuals with chronic health issues, who meet […]
March 2010
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 5 p.m., Oral and Maxillofacial Associates, South Portland 12:30 to 6 p.m., Saint Aspinquid Masonic Hall, York Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, Standish 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., […]
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States offering school standards in English and math
The nation’s governors and state school chiefs will propose standards Wednesday for what students should learn in English and math, from kindergarten through high school, a crucial step in President Barack Obama’s bid to raise academic standards across the country. The blueprint aims to replace a hodgepodge of state benchmarks with common standards. The president […]
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Poll: Public seeking elusive bipartisan health accord
Leaders of both major parties say it’s unlikely that Democrats and the GOP will reach a deal.
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One closed door leaves another ajar
Scott Darling says he’s sorry. He’s remorseful and thankful and ready to learn from his mistakes. His contrition won’t put him back on the ice in front of the goal when the University of Maine begins a best-of-three quarterfinal series in the Hockey East playoffs against UMass-Lowell on Friday night in Orono. At a time […]
Posted inLife & Culture
People, March 10, 2010
Bid to blackmail model leads to two-year term BERLIN — A German man who tried to blackmail supermodel Cindy Crawford with a photo of her bound and gagged 7-year-old daughter was sentenced to two years in jail Tuesday. Edis Kayalar, 26, was found guilty after confessing that he tried to extort $135,000 from Crawford and […]
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American jihadists joining terror groups
The arrest of a suburban Philadelphia woman is evidence of recruitment efforts, authorities say.
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Red Sox preseason: Wakefield takes worthwhile trip
After a 3-hour van ride, Tim Wakefield needs just 30 pitches to shut out the Marlins for three innings.
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Former congressman says groping was not sexual
WASHINGTON – Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, acknowledged Tuesday groping a staffer but denied it was sexual. “It doesn’t make any difference what my intentions were, it’s how it’s perceived by the individual who receives that action,” Massa, D-N.Y., said on conservative commentator Glenn Beck’s Fox News Channel […]
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Our View: Zoning just one way to spur waterfront growth
There are other mechanisms the city can employ to help its signature district thrive.