Carla Nixon, Cumberland town planner, deals with compromise on a regular basis and knows that lines of division between property zones will often appear arbitrary, but they are a necessary evil. In the case of Cumberland’s two- and four-acre zones, one could argue that a preferred zoning change should as likely be to make a […]
2013
Community Calendar: Jan. 1-14
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Ongoing Casco Bay Newcomers Club, group for women who have recently moved to the Portland area, meets the second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the Muddy Rudder restaurant, 1335 Route 1, Yarmouth, Call Paula at 329-2540 or Linda at 899-0377 for more information. Call for Volunteers The Freeport Community […]
The Universal Notebook: Good neighbors
As we head into a new year, there seems be a growing realization that this country has not profited from the divisive partisanship of left and right, progressive and conservative, Democrat and Republican. It has been heartening to see the GOP leadership distancing itself from the hard right extremists in the do-nothing Congress. Here on […]
Time running out for transfer of brain-dead Calif. tonsillectomy patient
A judge’s ruling allows Children’s Hospital Oakland to remove her from a life support at 5 p.m. Monday.
Rocket attack from Lebanon triggers artillery barrage from Israel
No casualties are reported as the United Nations urges restraint on both sides.
Rocket attack from Lebanon triggers artillery barrage from Israel
No casualties are reported as the United Nations urges restraint on both sides.
Another View: Study will show whether colleges make the grade
A survey of graduates will address relationships and well-being as well as work success.
Another View: Study will show whether colleges make the grade
A survey of graduates will address relationships and well-being as well as work success.
Another View: Study will show whether colleges make the grade
A survey of graduates will address relationships and well-being as well as work success.