Students who ride the Metro will continue paying 50 cents through the end of the school year.
March 2010
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Stranded snowboarders on Sugarloaf rescued
Four snowboarders who spent the night hunkered down in an ungroomed section of the mountain designated for expert skiers are rescued this morning.
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John F. Lynch, 79: Longtime Portland dentist
PORTLAND — John Francis Lynch, 79, died at home while in the care of his wife Sandi on Feb. 25 after a long illness. Born in Bangor on March 7, 1930, he was a son of J. Francis and Catherine (Nichols) Lynch. After graduating from the University of Maine in Orono, he completed dental school at […]
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Portland school notebook: March 1
Deering hosts blood drive PORTLAND — The Deering High School junior class is sponsoring an American Red Cross blood drive on March 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school’s gym. The drive is open to community members, as well as staff and students. For more information, please call 874-8260. ‘Once Upon a […]
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Short Relief: The dangers of using run-off voting to elect Portland's mayor
At its January 28th meeting, Portland’s Charter Commission voted 9-1 to let Portland residents consider revising the City Charter to employ Instant Runoff Voting, also called Rank Choice Voting, for mayor. With IRV, voters rank each candidate in order of preference. If no candidate receives a majority of first-choice votes, then the candidate with the […]
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Probing Politics: Don't blame the unions, look in the mirror
Few would dispute that the labor movement in the United States has helped deliver safer working conditions, higher wages and generous benefits. Along with the GI Bill that enabled tens of thousands of veterans to pursue higher education, the unions have helped build the middle class. Despite that success, the union movement of today has […]
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Average Maine gas prices up slightly
The average price is 73.5 cents per gallon higher than the same day a year ago.
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Average Maine gas prices up slightly
The average price is 73.5 cents per gallon higher than the same day a year ago.
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Lincoln Middle School ends lockdown
A threatening note was found in a bathroom this morning.
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Maine fishermen gear up for annual forum
ROCKPORT — Maine fishermen are gearing up for the 35th annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum. The forum is being held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Samoset Resort in Rockport and features seminars, a trade show, a benefit auction and a dinner and dance. It is the largest event of its kind in New England, bringing […]