The campaign releases an Internet ad today in response to King’s criticism of U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s television ads attacking his record as governor.
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Sox' aces have been jokers
When the Red Sox lost three of four to the Twins last weekend, including two in a row as a result of late-inning blow-ups, any playoff hopes fans had clung to all spring probably evaporated. One could look back at so many factors that contributed to the demise of a team with one of the […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Out & About: Music from exotic to classical
There’s an intriguing array of musical choices coming up in Portland and environs. In the city, Caravan of Thieves, a string band with an exotic look and (sometimes) an eerie sound, motors into One Longfellow Square on Friday. This Connecticut-based foursome has been touring North America for the past three years and become very popular […]
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Portland mayor to meet Peaks Island residents
PEAKS ISLAND — Residents of Peaks Island will have a chance to discuss concerns with Mayor Michael Brennan on their home turf Friday, Aug. 10. Brennan will host a public meet-and-greet session at the MacVane Community Center from 3-4:30 p.m. Island residents are encouraged to join and express ideas and concerns with him, city officials […]
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4 treated after Mace incident at Bangor Fair
Police issue a summons to 30-year-old Renee Paine for criminal use of disabling chemicals.
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 8-19
Greater Portland Auditions/Call for Art Books & Authors Wednesday 8/8 How Crimes Happen, Dawn Potter, poetry discussion, 12-1 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq., Portland, 871-1700. Thursday 8/9 Bad Little Falls Release Party, Paul Doiron, Longfellow Books, Monument Sq., Portland, 772-4045. Friday 8/10 Vida Nocturna, Mark D. Diehl, discussion, 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, […]
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Founder offers to buy Best Buy, take it private
Richard Schulze says he wants to pay between $24 and $26 per share for Best Buy, in the latest twist to the Minneapolis company’s struggles to stay relevant as more and more people buy electronics online.
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No-open-door policy: Code violations surprise Portland restaurants
PORTLAND — A year into a new restaurant-focused health inspector’s tenure, the required checks are more rigorous than ever and include limits on outdoor dining. Restaurants and other food service businesses are seeing more violations noted on their inspection sheets than in the past, the inspector, Michelle Sturgeon, said. That, in turn, is spawning a […]
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Community Calendar: Aug. 8-19
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 8/11 Family Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Wallboard Supply Co., 238-242 Riverside St., Portland, lobster bake $15, BBQ $5, advanced ticket purchase required for lobster bake, RSVP: 854-3749. Bulletin Board Toy/Book/Art Supply Drive, at the Ledgemere Country Day School, through Aug. 31, Mitchell Road, Cape Elizabeth, […]
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Mass. woman shot in back while rocking baby
Police say 37-year-old Nelida Lozada was taken to the hospital for surgery and is expected to survive.