Hope Shelley, who spent her K-8 years in a similar facility, is a voice for the Wells Division 9 Schoolhouse.
2012
Posted inClose to Home
Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Medical Center, Portland 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Tuesday Noon to 6 p.m., Murray Hall, Livermore Falls 1 to 6 p.m., Casco Bay Lines, Portland 1 to 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Bath […]
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor: Two views on tax breaks for companies
The Portland Press Herald’s praiseworthy articles on company tax breaks (“City reflects on tax breaks,” Aug. 6) indicate that Portland is reconsidering the easy granting of public funds to private companies. These firms, which normally espouse rugged capitalism, are perfectly willing, like the CEO of Auto Europe, to threaten their departure unless public funds are […]
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Legalizing fireworks makes local control and economy look brighter
The new legislation is one example of Republican-led reforms to put Maine on the right track.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Regional gambling growth is bad news for Maine
The CEO of Foxwoods says that casinos will have to offer more if they want to compete.
Posted inOpinion
Another View: Curiosity probe asks key question: Was there ever life on Mars?
With the space shuttle behind us, the real exploration of the universe has begun.
Posted inOpinion
David Ignatius: Security chief’s firing in Egypt raises U.S., Israeli concerns
Western powers considered Gen. Murad Muwafi one of the bright lights of the new regime.
Posted inOpinion
George Will: If Obama is such a communicator, why all the clarification?
President Obama claims only that his legislative and foreign policy achievements in his first two years matched those of “any president — with the possible exceptions of Johnson, FDR and Lincoln” in “modern history.” Some Obama enthusiasts suggest that among presidents, he ranks as the most learned since John Quincy Adams, the most profound since […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Study: Voter ID laws target minor problem
A comprehensive investigation shows that in-person impersonation is basically nonexistent.
Posted inBusiness
Monkfish limits have industry in turmoil
The one-time trash fish is plentiful, but regulators say too little is known about how fast they grow.