To the Editor: Lest we think that Freeport’s Dec. 17 “yes” vote to explore withdrawal from Regional School Union 5 is a mandate, please consider what the voting figures also show. There were 1,721 votes cast, which is 21 percent of Freeport’s registered voters. I hope when this vote comes to the people of Freeport […]
2013
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UN finds systematic disappearances in Syria
GENEVA A U.N. panel probing war crimes in Syria reported today that people around the country are systematically vanishing without a trace as part of a widespread campaign of terror against civilians. The expert panel said it found “a consistent countrywide pattern” of Syrian security, armed forces and pro-government militia seizing people in mass arrests […]
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Theo Honsinger
BATH — Theo (MacNeil) Honsinger, 101, of HillHouse Assisted Living, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, with her niece, Linda, by her side. She was born in Bath on Sept. 24, 1912, a daughter of James Roderick and Annie A. (Barnes) MacNeil. Theo attended Bath schools and graduated from Morse High School in the class of […]
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Brendan John Keating
BRUNSWICK — Brendan John Keating, born Jan. 29, 1991, of Brunswick, ME, passed away on Dec. 16, 2013, after a fierce and courageous battle with the intractable disease of addiction. He is deeply mourned and dearly missed by his father, Dr. Thomas J. Keating, mother Dr. P. Lynn Ouellette, of Brunswick; sister Katie Keating, and […]
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Attacks on Shiite pilgrims, others kill 21 in Iraq
BAGHDAD A suicide bombing targeting Shiite pilgrims in Iraq’s capital on their way to a holy city and other violence across the country killed 21 people today, officials said. The suicide bomber set off his explosive belt near a group of pilgrims in Baghdad’s southern district of Dora, killing 14 people and wounding 28, police […]
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Maine’s new bishop asks for flock’s prayers
PORTLAND A Boston auxiliary bishop tapped by Pope Francis to lead Maine’s 188,000 Roman Catholics said Wednesday he’s beginning his new ministry the same way the Holy See did — by asking for prayers. The Most Rev. Robert Deeley compared his joining the diocese to climbing onto a moving train on which he must build […]
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LePage speaks with deployed Mainers
AUGUSTA (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage and First Lady Ann LePage are sending their support to the Maine National Guard deployed overseas. The Republican governor and the First Lady participated in a video-teleconference with members of the Maine Army National Guard and Maine Air National Guard on Wednesday. Soldiers from the Maine Army National […]
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Portland-area water rates to rise 3 percent
PORTLAND (AP) — Portland area water rates are going up and officials are beginning an advertising campaign to explain why the increase is necessary to preserve clean drinking water. The Press-Herald reports that the Portland Water District plans to double its investment in replacing aging underground pipes from $3.5 million to $7 million over the […]
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L.L. Bean to give $1.6M to nonprofits
FREEPORT (AP) — L.L. Bean is giving $1.6 million in grants to nearly 200 community organizations. The outdoors retailer says the gifts ranging from $500 to $25,000 will go to organizations involved in conservation and recreation, health and human services, culture and the arts, and education. Bean’s board of directors approved the funding on Wednesday. […]
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WCTU to hold open house at Dow mansion
PORTLAND (AP) — The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s chapter in Portland, Maine, has been upgrading the historic home of Neal Dow. Now it’s ready to hold a holiday open house. The group will hold a Christmas gathering Saturday to show off the Portland mansion that belonged to the Union general, entrepreneur and Prohibitionist. The Rev. […]