In order to keep her alive, doctors removed 9-year-old Alannah Shevenell’s stomach, pancreas, spleen, liver, small bowel and one-third of her esophagus. But this little Maine girl still faces much adversity.
March 2012
Posted inNews
Portland, New Hampshire temperature records eclipsed
Mainers spring into action as the sun reigns. And clocks will spring ahead on Sunday morning.
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Posted inLife & Culture, News
WGAN: Limbaugh show stays on the air
The radio station says it will continue airing Rush Limbaugh despite a petition demanding that his program be dropped.
Posted inSports
Major League Notebook: Papelbon takes shot at Red Sox fans
PHILADELPHIA – Jonathan Papelbon has already endeared himself to Philadelphia Phillies fans without throwing a meaningful pitch. Papelbon, the former Boston Red Sox closer, had high praise for Philadelphia fans, even though he’s only been with the team a few months. “The difference between Boston and Philadelphia, the Boston fans are a little bit more […]
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Portland megaberth-dredging work gets final OK
With the permit approved, the project will begin right away so the water will be deeper in time for Portland’s cruise ship season.
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor, March 9, 2012Readers outraged by Rush Limbaugh
You’d like to think that a guy who presides over nine radio stations could hold his own on a TV show like “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” but I’m not sure Cary Pahigian would fare so well against the 10-year-olds. In trying to think his way through a reason not to kick Rush […]
Posted inNation & World
Medicaid funds replacement sought
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says state officials need to look for money if federal women’s health funds are cut.
Posted inNation & World
Experimental pain drugs get second look
WASHINGTON – Some of the world’s largest drugmakers will face an uphill battle next week in their bid to revive a class of experimental pain drugs that have been sidelined by safety concerns for nearly two years. The Food and Drug Administration says there is a clear association between the nerve-blocking medications and reports of […]
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Ex-lawmaker gets 45 days in jail for threat with gun
Frederick Wintle allegedly pulled a gun on a stranger outside Dunkin’ Donuts.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: West End neighbors right to look into proposed church reuse
Adding offices to finance the restoration of a landmark may not be the only option.