A woman who allegedly drove an accused arsonist and his gas can to the fire scene is offered immunity from prosecution to testify against Raymond Bellavance Jr.
2011
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Out & About: 5-day Phyzgig Festival fills A&E gap
Winter arrives, astronomically speaking, at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, and the post-holiday hiatus in performing arts and entertainment arrives with Christmas. But 2011 still offers one big, outstanding event before giving way to 2012. For the 14th consecutive year, the Phyzgig Festival, a five-day celebration of “physical theater,” fills the once-yawning A&E gap between […]
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The Universal Notebook: Is it really more blessed to give?
As we are in the holiday season, a traditional season of charitable giving, I have been considering what the Bible asks of us in terms of generosity. In many ways, it’s a mixed message. Acts 20:35 tell us, “In all things I have shown you that by so toiling one must help the weak, remembering […]
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No Sugar Added: Tidings of comfort, joy and toilet tissue
As I drove my daughter home from her first semester of college last week, we both happily noted that this year neither of us feels as if we truly “need” or “want” anything for Christmas. And I thought, “Wow. What a wonderful feeling this is.” It clearly has more to do with our mindsets than […]
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Forecaster Forum: Becoming a citizen without batting an eye
On Dec. 16, the U.S. District Court in Portland was packed with newly minted U.S. citizens and those of us who were there to cheer them on. The more than 40 people who took their oath that day came from 19 different countries, an immigration officer told us, but by the end of the ceremony […]
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Community Calendar Dec. 21-Jan. 1
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 12/31 Polar Bear Plunge to support the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s work to reduce global warming, 11:30 a.m., East End Beach, Portland, register at supporters.nrcm.org/register. Bulletin Board Center for Maine Craft, in the Maine Mall through December 2011, open regular and extended Maine Mall hours, FMI 772-8653. Circle of Musicians, […]
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U.S. homebuilders less gloomy despite few buyers
Rising interest from would-be buyers is leaving U.S. homebuilders less pessimistic about the housing market. But tighter lending standards are still keeping many potential buyers from purchasing new homes . . .
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Arts Calendar Dec. 21-Jan.1
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Ajkun Ballet Theater, New York City-based dance company, holding auditions in February and March 2012 in New York City; FMI visit ajkunbt.org. Wednesday 1/4 Musica de Filia Girls and Womens Chorus, 6-7:30 p.m., and Jan. 9, 4-6 p.m., musicadefilia.com or 807-2158. Southern Maine Children’s Chorus, auditions, 5-7 p.m., open […]
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Coast Guard stops fishing boat for safety issues
PORTLAND — The U.S. Coast Guard stopped the trip of a fishing boat about 13 miles southeast of Portland due to safety concerns. A guard cutter noticed Sunday there were not enough fire extinguishers or safety flares aboard the 45-foot boat called Still Mis Behavin. The guard said the life raft was not mounted in […]
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Jeep plunges into stream after Belgrade crash
A pair of Belgrade residents were injured during a crash on Route 27 Monday that sent a Jeep spinning into Belgrade Stream.