Weekly I grab a copy of The Forecaster to see upon what rant Edgar Allen Beem will embark. Beem rarely disappoints me and this week offered no exception. Here is a completely negative piece against Gov. LePage predicated upon Beem’s statement “profits before people,” as if this is a LePage creed. Sir, profits are the […]
2011
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Experts: Riding in cars riskier than ski lifts
A chairlift accident last year at Sugarloaf left some wondering about the safety of ski lifts. But statistics show ski lifts are far safer than cars, experts say.
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Arts Calendar Dec. 28-Jan. 8
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 Women’s Chorus, 6-7:30 p.m., musicadefilia.com or 807-2158. Southern Maine Children’s Chorus, auditions, 5-7 p.m., open to children 12 and under, […]
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Community Calendar Dec. 28-Jan. 8
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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Police: Ayla taken from father’s Waterville home
Local businesses and residents have offered $30,000 for any information leading to the whereabouts of 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds, the city’s police chief announces.
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Civil War’s 150th stirs a trove of memories
From New England to the South, archivists are using the Civil War’s sesquicentennial to collect a trove of mementoes that have gathered dust for years. In Maine, they recently discovered dozens of old Union photographs, dog tags and other items.
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Maine home manufacturer lands contract in China
A log home manufacturing company in northern Maine has won a contract to build homes for a new real estate development in China.
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Delays near mall because of water main break
A water main break that occurred this morning at Maine Mall Road and Western Avenue will present challenges and frustrations for drivers throughout the day.
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Police make arrest in Auburn pharmacy robbery
Police say a Mechanic Falls man is in jail and facing charges he robbed an Auburn pharmacy on Christmas Day.
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Obama spends Christmas with family, military
President Barack Obama blended his roles as a father and commander-in-chief this Christmas, exchanging presents and singing carols with his family, then greeting U.S. service members stationed at a Marine base in Hawaii.