Like a lot of states, Maine is facing a serious doctor shortage. Dr. Alexander Brazalovich, D.O., past president of the Maine Chapter of the College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, noted that “it is not unusual to have a three- to six-month wait if a practice is accepting new patients. A lot of primary care physicians […]
2011
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland right to explore unified boosters
The schools have to be accountable for every dollar spent, even when it is raised privately.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: For a transportation change of pace, try riding a bus
Bus service already connects the Portland area’s biggest attractions, and is worth checking out.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Columnist took Democrats to task, but their priorities are the right ones
Rather than cutting taxes, the state should be spending more on helping businesses create jobs.
Posted inReligion and Values
Religion Calendar
Today Yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7 Portland Road, Kennebunk. Sunday Shape Note Singing, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., The New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. Not a performance; all are welcome to participate. Donation welcome. The Hyssongs Family, 6 p.m., Gospel music concert, South Somerville Baptist Church, Route 17 […]
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Pirates replace Jeanneret
Brent Marcotte is the new director of communications and team services for the Portland Pirates, succeeding Mark Jeanneret, who held that position as well as doing the radio play-by-play of Pirates games for the past two seasons. It was unclear Friday night who replaces Jeanneret in the radio booth. Marcotte, 24, was a media relations […]
Posted inNews
Marine with Westbrook ties killed in Afghanistan
Cpl. Mark Goyet was 22 years old when killed in action Tuesday
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts and Entertainment Calendar: July 6 – 17
Greater Portland Auditions, Calls for Art Monday 7/11 Auditions for “Sigourney Square Park,” written by Jeffrey Kagan-McCann of The Blue Moon Chronicles, multiple roles available, prepare to do cold reading from play, 6-8 p.m., Lucid Stage, Baxter Blvd., Portland, performance dates Sept. 7-25, FMI, 899-4440, [email protected] or on Facebook, Pearwater Productions. Books, Authors Wednesday 7/6 […]
Posted inSports
Bruins sign three as free agency opens
BOSTON — The Stanley Cup-champion Boston Bruins have signed free-agent forward Benoit Pouliot to a one-year contract. The 24-year-old former fourth overall pick set career highs with 17 assists, 30 points and 87 penalty minutes along with 13 goals for the Montreal Canadiens last season. The team also signed forward Trent Whitfield, who was the […]