Tall Tails Beagle Rescue The following dogs are available for adoption from Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Freeport. Tall Tails will be at the Dock Dogs event at the Pet Life Store in the Cabela’s Shopping Plaza in Scarborough from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For details, go to www.talltailsbeaglerescue.petfinder.org or call 797-5392. Zander […]
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Military Notes, June 22, 2011
The Maine Army National Guard has announced May promotions for these area National Guard soldiers. Their new rank, hometown and unit are listed: Sgt. David Stacy, Woolwich, Joint Forces Headquarters. Pfc. Micah Simmler, Bath, 152nd Maintenance Company. Staff Sgt. Shannon Trepanier, Sanford, Detachment 1, 1136th Transportation Company. Spc. Joshua Belanger, Springvale, 152nd Maintenance Company. […]
JPMorgan agrees to settle fraud case
The bank failed to inform investors of a hedge fund’s influence on selecting an investment portfolio.
Maine small businesses benefit from an infusion of expertise
The SCORE organization provides free coaching and resources to small-business owners at a Portland event.
Briefly Regional, June 22, 2011
WISCASSET THE LINCOLN COUNTY Historical Association is seeking volunteers to serve as docents at three historic properties this summer: the Pownalboro Courthouse in Dresden, the Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset, and the Chapman Hall House in Damariscotta. Pownalboro Courthouse volunteers should call Merry Fossel at 586-5690. Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset docents should […]
Blood Drives, June 22, 2011
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Preti Flaherty, Portland 2 to 7 p.m., Jordan Small School, Raymond Friday Noon to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Brunswick Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harmony Masonic Hall, Gorham Monday 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish […]
Maine lawmakers, voters bond on borrowing: Skip it this year
Caution is preferable while the state gets its financial house in order, many say.
Portland approves tax break for Thompson’s Point project
The 30-year deal should net the city $26.4 million with a 25 percent portion earmarked for transit projects.
College Notes, June 22, 2011
Graduations Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.: Erica Braley and Luke Stankiewicz, magna cum laude, both of Brunswick; Brendan O’Donnell, cum laude, Cumberland; Cory Beaudoin, Gorham; Brendan King, Kennebunk; Randi Morin, cum laude, Sanford; Jenna Jeffrey and Nicholas Norton, magna cum laude, both of Scarborough; Gregory Johnstone, Harpswell; Brianna Thompson, magna cum laude, Westbrook; Thomas Attura and […]
Briefly Greater Portland, June 22, 2011
SOUTH PORTLAND LIZZIE CANARIE, a junior at South Portland High School, was recently recognized by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her success on the school’s debate team. Canarie is a member of her school’s speech and debate teams. She is the only high school debate team member in Maine to qualify for both the CFL […]