I must admit that I was quite surprised when Governor-elect Paul LePage’s camp announced that no poetry would be read at his gubernatorial inauguration. As the executive director of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance ”“ a 35-year-old nonprofit devoted to enriching the cultural life of Maine by supporting the literary arts ”“ I paused […]
2011
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Racino proposal will need Biddeford’s continuing attention
It was eye-opening to learn that the backers of the proposed Biddeford Downs Racino spent almost $37 per vote last year as they took the first step toward approval of a slot machine, harness racing and hotel complex. The $171,000 investment resulted in a high turnout at the polls and a 4,636-3,244 endorsement by the […]
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Ballpark is in the black
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Ballpark is in the black, according to a financial report presented by the Ballpark Commission. Dana Furtado, vice chairman of the Ballpark Commission, gave the Town Council a quarterly report of the group’s progress at a Town Council meeting Tuesday night. According to the most recent financial report on The […]
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Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011
LINDA J. AHL of Lebanon, died Monday in Sanford. A period of visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. with a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7 at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com. ARTHUR F. […]
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Ballpark is in the black
The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. (JEFF LAGASSE/Journal Tribune)
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Photo: One good push deserves another
Twins Jack and Miles Suliman of Scarborough enjoy some swing time with the help of their father, Josh Suliman, at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth on Tuesday. Jack, left, and Miles are 3 years old.
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Dispatches, Jan. 5, 2011
WASHINGTON New faces expected to join White House leadership team Retooling for a re-election run, President Obama is shaking up his senior leadership team to deal with the new realities of his term: The era of big legislation is over, a massive campaign effort needs energy and people and the White House is taking a […]
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College Roundup: Buckeyes survive threat
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Freshman Jared Sullinger had 24 points and 12 rebounds and No. 2 Ohio State rallied to overtake Iowa 73-68 in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Tuesday night. Jon Diebler added 14 points for the Buckeyes (15-0, 2-0 Big Ten), who have won five straight over the Hawkeyes for the first […]
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House GOP urges Obama to back spending cuts
Republicans take control of the House today, looking for cooperation on reducing regulations and the deficit.
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Bonds of LePage family survive a troubling, often brutal, upbringing in Lewiston
Gov.-elect Paul LePage’s siblings and relatives speak with admiration for his ability to rise above adversity.