Voters will decide Nov. 5 whether to OK possession of 2.5 ounces by adults older than 21.
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal
Scientists levitate items with sound
Researchers devise a possible breakthrough for electronics and pharmaceutical industries.
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Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Claret jug a tough trophy to recapture
But Ernie Els, the defending champion of the British Open, is out to beat a 151-year jinx.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Ex-Wall Street trader Fabrice Tourre on trial
The former Goldman Sachs employee is accused in an SEC lawsuit of a massive mortgage securities fraud.
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
Our View: Banning blood donations from gay men is bad policy
Ensuring an adequate supply of safe blood calls for a change to the rules on who can donate.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: July 17-30
Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 7/17 Sam Halpern, author of “A Far Piece to Canaan,” 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700 ext. 723. Thursday 7/18 Travis Brown, author of “How Money Walks,” 5:30-7 p.m., Portland Country Club, 11 Foreside Road, Falmouth, 321-2550, $35, includes a signed copy of the book. […]
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People and Business
Recognition The opening of Maine Public Broadcasting’s Maine Arts! Series received an Emmy at the 36th annual New England Emmy Awards June 1. The black and white silent film opening, created and written by Executive Producer Suzanne Nance, was recognized specifically for the editing by Tonee Harbert. Harbert also directed and filmed the opening. The […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: July 17-23
Wed. 7/17 4 p.m. Public Art Committee PPL Wed. 7/17 6 p.m. Transportation, Sustainability and Energy Committee CH Thur. 7/18 5 p.m. India Street Neighborhood Planning CH Thur. 7/18 6:30 p.m. Zoning Board of Appeals CH Tues. 7/23 3:30 p.m. Planning Board Workshop CH Tues. 7/23 7 p.m. Planning Board Public Hearing CH
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Community Calendar: July 17-30
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Wednesday 7/17 Illustrated lecture with Maine historian Herb Adams, 7 p.m., Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island, 766-3330, $5. Thursday 7/18 Peaks Island Puppets presents “Solomon and Ashmedai,” 10:30 a.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700 ext. 707, free. Saturday 7/20 Car wash to benefit Boy […]
Posted inForecaster Obituaries, The Forecaster
Katherine M. Brooks, 69: Kind-hearted and fun-loving
PORTLAND — Katherine M. Brooks, 69, died July 9, with her sister by her side. Known as “Kappy” to her closest friends and loved ones, she was born in Phoenix, Ariz., on July 7, 1944, the daughter of Wendell and Katherine Brooks. Although born in Arizona, Brooks lived in Massachusetts and Maine her entire life. […]