Portland grabs a national spotlight as a center for theatrical puppetry for adults.
2013
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Panhandling moves south as economy takes its toll
Commonplace in Portland for years, the practice is spreading elsewhere, amid a growing demand for services.
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Nation/World Dispatches
DHAKA, Bangladesh Government probes whether factory’s sole exit was locked Bangladesh’s government is investigating allegations that the sole emergency exit was locked at a garment factory where a fire killed seven women. The fire Saturday at the Smart Export Garment Ltd. factory occurred just two months after a blaze killed 112 workers in another factory, […]
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Maine agriculture in good growth position
AUGUSTA – Maine’s abundant land, growing conditions and location in the Northeast make the state well-positioned for growth in agriculture, said John Piotti, executive director of Maine Farmland Trust. But there are also challenges involving land prices, the work force and infrastructure to support farms, Piotti and two local farmers said Sunday at a Forum […]
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Elder abuse: ‘Huge’ and growing problem
As America’s baby boomers age, far more seniors are being added to a vulnerable population. The number of victims is estimated at 2 million a year.
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Decision to give, or not, can be deeply personal
As panhandlers become an increasingly common sight outside of downtown Portland, more Mainers are left with the sometimes difficult decision of what to do as they walk or drive by. Do you pass a dollar and hope it really helps? Decide instead to make a donation to a social services agency? Or maybe turn your […]
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Maine librarians see many endings to stories of overdue books
OAKLAND – Whether it’s tracking down delinquent witches, guiding a small child through feelings of guilt, or calling the police on a book thief, getting people to return their library books is a challenge for local librarians. Most people know the sense of shame that comes from borrowing a book, watching the due date slip […]
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Bulletin Board
South Portland National Little League will hold registration from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Community Center on Nelson Road. First-time participants must bring a birth certificate and proof of residency. Returning players may register online at www.spnll.com. SPNLL offers leagues for baseball, softball and T-ball for boys ages 4-14 and girls ages 4-12. […]
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Pierce always on the fast track
The Thornton speedster eyes a Class A title prior to competing at the New Balance championships.
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Feature Obituary: Margaret Adams, 85, loved knitting clothes for those in need
Margaret Ellen Adams knitted hundreds of mittens and hats that she donated anonymously to the Preble Street Resource Center in Portland, which serves the area’s homeless population. Mrs. Adams also donated her knitted clothing to churches throughout southern Maine. She often drove herself from Portland to churches, traveling as far as Bridgton to leave a […]