As a mother of four sons, ages 15-23, I’ve experienced the priceless joys and rewards of parenting, along with the inevitable challenges. All parents spend countless years monitoring everything from candy consumption to screen time, and eventually, parties. While teens are usually buried in academics, sports, and text messaging, at times, peers and beers trump […]
September 2013
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The Universal Notebook: Good, old Maine
Of all Maine’s dubious superlatives, from being the most heavily forested state to having the most out-of-state land ownership and least racial diversity, the one that is getting the most ink these days seems to be fact that Maine is the oldest state in the nation. No, not the first state admitted. The state with […]
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Suspect in two Maine shootings arrested after manhunt
Matthew Davis, 32, was captured in a stolen car in Island Falls on Monday by Maine State Police.
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Abby's Road: The great lice scare
Frantic text messages. Whispers in parking lots. A night-time run on Rite Aid. It was the lice scare of Fall 2013. The bomb exploded casually, delivered as an afternoon email like so many afternoon emails before it. Those previous messages included tuition reminders or the calendar of summer “spirit days.” This message was just like […]
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Egyptian bans Muslim Brotherhood
The rulings opens the door for a wider crackdown on schools, hospitals, charities and other social institutions that are part of the Brotherhood’s social network.
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Boston police commissioner stepping down
Edward Davis rose to national prominence following the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Iran frees 80 prisoners as president heads to UN
The mass release is likely to provide a diplomatic boost for Iran’s new president at this week’s U.N. General Assembly in New York.
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Global Matters: The future, and where to find it
By many indicators, the United States economy is recovering from the calamitous financial meltdown of the late 2000s. Key industrial sectors are gathering steam. Housing starts are up and prices of existing homes are on the rise. Major stock market indices are climbing. The auto industry has come roaring back. Of the $608 billion the […]
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Letter: Scarborough foundation says thanks
The Robbie Foundation wants to send a big shout-out to all the businesses, volunteers and community leaders who helped make our first Robbie 5K a huge success. The event, which was held Sept. 14 at Portland’s Back Cove, drew more than 150 runners and walkers. The money from the event will go to improve the […]
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Letter: Waterfront ordinance will protect South Portland
I am voting for the Waterfront Protection Ordinance because I believe it is the best choice for the future of South Portland. It will protect our city from tar sands and establish a framework for balanced economic growth along our waterfront. We have heard claims that the ordinance is anti-business, but the ordinance will only […]