The only thing lacking at the Longfellow 203rd Birthday Choral Concert on Sunday at the First Parish Church was a large-enough audience. Sometimes we don’t appreciate what’s right under our noses. The Longfellow Chorus, directed by Charles Kaufmann, an excellent orchestra (mostly members of the Portland Symphony), and outstanding soloists soprano Angela M. Brown, baritone […]
March 2010
Posted inNews
Ex-fireman admits he grew pot in Bridgton
Sean Berte of Boston faces up to 30 years in prison and a $2 million fine.
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Letters to the Editor: March 2, 2010
Readers comment on the State Theatre, non-citizen voting, ‘misidentified’ workers and Cumberland’s road repairs.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Raw milk story confuses real debate with false balance
Combining two contradictory — and extreme — views does not add up to objectivity.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland budget goes past cutting services to programs
What happens when the easy cutbacks are all done? Start on the harder ones.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: MMC’s bad stat got action, as it should have
The hospital does so many things well that something like this really stood out.
Posted inSports
Maine leaves mark at regional swim meet
Maine swimmers and divers win 15 titles and set six regional records at the New England championships.
Posted inSports
College skiers, snowboarders seek titles
More than 500 athletes from 68 schools are competing this week in Rumford and Bethel.
Posted inLife & Culture
Education, persistence fuel Mousam Lake rebound
As phosphorus began to pollute the water, ‘septic socials’ spread the word and residents responded.
Posted inNews
Afghans urged to give government a chance
With NATO in control of Marjah, the challenge lies in regaining the trust of skeptical residents.