Survivors of The Station nightclub fire wonder why ‘nobody has learned’ from similar past disasters.
2013
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage may have new tactic to get cuts
At a glance, it would appear that Gov. Paul LePage used his weekly radio address to double-down on his $6.2 billion two-year budget proposal. Or was it a double-dare? There seems to be widespread belief among Republicans and Democrats that the governor’s proposal to save more than $200 million by suspending municipal aid for two […]
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Posted inLife & Culture
Review: Mozart a winner; Prokofiev fails
Mozart 2, Prokofiev 1. At its Sunday afternoon concert at Merrill Auditorium, the Portland Symphony Orchestra, under Robert Moody and concert master Charles Dimmick, demonstrated that there’s no substitute for the real thing. There were outstanding performances of the Mozart Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, No. 3 in G Major (K. 216), with Dimmick as […]
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Cape Elizabeth home damaged by chimney fire
Three occupants of the home escape without injury.
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
Waynflete's rally falls short at Wells
WELLS—Waynflete’s girls’ basketball team suffered a loss Saturday evening, but the highly-touted and championship-hungry Flyers hopefully learned a lesson in the process. No matter how talented your roster and no matter how prolific your offense, if you don’t show up for 32 minutes against a good opponent, the result won’t be positive. At Western B […]
Posted inNews
Sarah Long Bridge reopens to vehicular traffic
The bridge reopens four days after its drawbridge got stuck in the up position.
Posted inMaine Celtics, News, Sports
Wright stuff for Red Claws
Chris Wright scores 25 points and sets a team record with 20 rebounds, leading Maine to a 120-112 win over Springfield.
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Maine church holds off on decision about closing
St. John the Evangelist’s parishioners need some questions answered, but their pastor says the parish is moving toward a ‘clear consensus.’
Posted inNews, Sports
Celtics win in 2 OTs, end six-game skid
Paul Pierce hits the winner with 31 seconds left as Boston beats Miami in 2 OTs, 100-98.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
Celtics beat Heat but lose Rondo
The thrill of a double-OT victory fades after Boston learns that Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season.