The Maine Children’s Alliance is presenting the report today at the State House.
2011
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Westbrook strip club loses second appeal
The Dreamers strip club did not regain its occupancy permit.
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Obama chooses Daley as chief of staff
William Daley replaces interim chief of staff Pete Rouse, who will become a counselor to the president.
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Documents: Cutler attorney names Bailey, Rhoads as site authors
The attorney for independent gubernatorial candiate Eliot Cutler identified political consultant Dennis Bailey, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli and her husband, Thom Rhoads, as the authors of the website The Cutler Files, according to documents released this week. Attorney Dick Spencer wrote in a memo to Jonathan Wayne, executive director of the state’s ethics […]
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Homeless man with velvet voice gets star treatment
Ted Williams, who was living in a tent near a highway in Columbus, Ohio, just days ago, appeared on NBC’s “Today” show this morning.
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Debate continues over Higgins Beach parking in Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH — More than 80 people turned out for Wednesday night’s Town Council meeting on proposed parking changes at Higgins Beach. Many spoke during the public hearing, some in favor of aspects of a compromise plan proposed by Council Chairwoman Judy Roy and others opposed, particularly to a proposal to allow parking along the beach in […]
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Police in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth investigate car thefts
SOUTH PORTLAND — Police in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth are investigating a string of vehicle thefts that occurred over the holidays. Police Lt. Frank Clark said that three cars were stolen from Ferry Village last week, bringing the total vehicle thefts to six citywide. Although the total number of thefts is about average, Clark […]
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South Portland schools told to produce a flat budget
SOUTH PORTLAND — On the heels of last year’s uncertain budget process, School Board Chairman Ralph Baxter pressed the City Council on Monday to provide a clear directive on an acceptable fiscal 2012 budget. “I may not like the number you give us, but we’re leaving here with a number,” Baxter said. “That’s the most […]
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Student seeks ban on protests at military funerals
A threatened protest does not materialize as the student presents his ideas.
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Recovery continues for South Portland officer injured by distracted driver
SOUTH PORTLAND — As a former collegiate football player, Rocco Navarro has taken his fair share of hits. And as a police officer, he stands ready to attack dangerous situations head-on. But nothing could have prepared him for the dangerous hit he sustained on Nov. 1, 2010 – a blow the 28-year-old is still struggling to […]