Friends of the Eastern Promenade sing Christmas carols in Colucci’s Hilltop Market on Congress Street in Portland on Saturday, Dec. 17. The carolers started at Fort Allen Park and then meandered their way around the Munjoy Hill neighborhood.
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS – Long-term care for the long run
Each of us, I’m sure, has wondered, what will happen when we can no longer sprint up the steps (or in my case, stairs) to the front door. What if we forget what we’ve taken for medication – time after time? What do we do? Who do we call? Much as we hate to say […]
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Husson University plans new campus on outer Congress Street in Portland
PORTLAND — Husson University is looking to expand and move its southern Maine campus. The university has a building and nearly seven acres of land at 1945 Congress St. under contract to buy from the Portland Elks for $2.05 million. Provost Lynne Coy-Ogan said the university would like to tear down the Elks lodge and […]
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Sale of Clifford school could pay for other Portland school renovations
PORTLAND — After the School Department officially hands over the Nathan Clifford Elementary School building at 180 Falmouth St. to the city in January, school officials hope to begin a discussion about selling the building to help pay for other elementary school renovations and relocation of the district’s central office. The Clifford school was abandoned […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Nothing but natter from the barnyard
The most recent development in the Grand Old Ovine (sheep) Party presidential candidate circus on the Flatley farm revolves around ex-candidate Donald the Odd Duck. His own campaign was done in by an extreme hairdo that got in his eyes and kept him from reading his notes, and he attempted to re-establish himself as host […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – Uncle Paddy, my naval hero
Ever read a history book and discover that a particular event didn’t happen the way you always thought it did? One good thing about being a trained and fully licensed storyteller is that you can mix and match the particulars of any historic event to make it the way you think it should have happened. […]
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Pot-growing brothers sentenced to prison
Authorities found about 30 marijuana plants growing in the woods behind their homes in Orneville Township.
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N.H. sexual assault suspect captured in Maine
50-year-old Patrick Eschenbrenner is accused of sexually assaulting a child over a period of four years.
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State’s Medicaid claims system passes muster
DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew says it’s an important milestone because the state’s previous system had well-documented problems.
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White Christmas odds grow in northern New England
The forecast calls for a low-pressure system to develop off the coast, bringing the possibility of rain or snow on Christmas.