Two years after Irene, the industry is doing well.
September 2013
Posted inNews
N.H. studies decline in population of moose
The dramatic drop in numbers prompts fewer hunting permits to be issued.
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Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letters to the editor: Bayside project too big for Portland
Will everyone who wants to see four 165-foot modern industrial towers and two 70-foot parking garages as their first view of Portland when arriving by car please raise a hand? If we could see the response, we’d see the hands of the Portland Planning Board, a local developer, a Boston architect and the corporate hand […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland voters should support school budget
Residents are asked to come to the polls on Wednesday to let the district spend state aid.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Montana judge sets new low for blaming victim in rape case
Sentencing a 49-year-old man to 30 days for exploiting a 14-year-old is an outrage.
Posted inOpinion
Maine Voices: Affordable Care Act will usher in burdensome health insurance tax
The levy may force small businesses to scrap health care plans, lay off workers or even close their doors.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
S. Maine schools tackle chronic absenteeism, focus on parents
South Portland collaborates with other districts on tactics for reducing a problem that hurts student performance.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
A look at Maine’s five charter schools
BAXTER ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Opens this fall in Portland with about 135 students total in ninth and 10th grades. GUIDING PHILOSOPHY: The school will emphasize STEM-based education: science, technology, engineering and math, as well as hands-on project work. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Teachers describe an interdisciplinary approach, such as studying a Shakespearean play, which would […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Tebow’s not out of the picture
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick suggests Tim Tebow could be re-signed if it’s ‘the best thing for the team.’
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Soggy finale to Sea Dogs’ solid year
Rain plagued the Sea Dogs all year, but look at the bright side: 10 players promoted to Triple-A, with three ending up in Boston.