2012 – Page 2729 – The Portland Press Herald

Another View: An independent in the Senate could break partisan dysfunction

by DICK WOODBURY August 4, 2012

Angus King’s candidacy gives hope to those worried about Congress’ inability to act.

Letters to the editor: Old buildings obstruct pier views

August 4, 2012

In my view, the city of Portland should raze the buildings on the Maine State Pier and re-deck the pier for public use. What an incredible draw for locals and tourists alike. A re-decked pier would enhance the city’s effort for the cruise ships. Imagine a 1,000-foot view up the bay for vendors, concerts, public […]

News

Dispatches

by From staff and news services August 4, 2012

Man in Old Orchard Beach passing fake $20 bills / Maine paper mill to restore 37 jobs / Police seeking local man to question about fatal shooting … and more news from around the state.

Nation & World

Czech prison releases band member held in fan death

by The Associated Press August 4, 2012

PRAGUE – The frontman of the U.S. heavy metal band Lamb of God has been released from a Czech prison on $400,000 bail as police investigate him for allegedly pushing a fan off a stage who later died of his injuries, an official said Friday. A Prague court on Thursday dismissed a prosecution request that […]

Nation & World

Ruling could hike pot shops’ tax bills

by McClatchy Newspapers August 4, 2012

WASHINGTON – A once-thriving San Francisco pot shop forced to close this week is also on the hook for a serious IRS bill, following a new U.S. Tax Court decision that could complicate life for others in the medical marijuana business. Call it a precedential bummer; or, perhaps, a rational application of tax law. For […]

Religion and Values

Reflections: Regular practice of meditation helps improve the mind, the body and the spirit

by ASHOK NALAMALAPU August 4, 2012

Through reading about great world leaders, I found the majority of them had one thing in common: They practiced meditation regularly. In 2001, I started meditating 10 minutes a day. Now every day, both morning and evening, I sit to meditate for a total of 90 minutes. (I also started practicing Hatha yoga in 2001, […]

Religion and Values

Religion Calendar

August 4, 2012

Saturday Annual indoor sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Salvation Army Tabernacle, Union Avenue and Sixth Street, Old Orchard Beach. Yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. St. Stephen the Martyr Episcopal Church, Route 5, Waterboro. Church fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., art, antique […]