They beckon Maine legislators to endorse an amendment against the Citizens United decision.
2013
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
BOYS BASKETBALL: South Portland beats Bonny Eagle in 2OT
STANDISH – Both teams standing 10-2, the Bonny Eagle boys met their South Portland counterparts on the court Monday afternoon in an aggressive, skillful matchup. The two squads jostled for supremacy all game long, but Tanner Hyland sunk a 3-pointer at the end of regulation to send it to overtime and the Red Riots made […]
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Portland Police Beat: Jan. 23
Arrests 1/12 at 11 p.m. Chad S. Brewster, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Warren Avenue by Officer Charles Frazier on a charge of operating after suspension. 1/13 at 12 a.m. Mohamed A. Ashkir, 26, of Portland, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer David Hemond on a charge of violation of conditional release. 1/13 […]
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Catherine H. Mylen, 91
Catherine H. Mylen, 91, of Portland, died Dec. 26 at Hospice of Southern Maine. She was born in Illinois in 1921. Mylen married her late husband Douglas Mylen several years ago. She enjoyed playing beano and going shopping, before she became too ill to travel. Mylen will be missed by her close friends Pat Green, […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
People & Business
Appointments GrowSmart Maine recently appointed the following people to its board: Judy East of Calais, Jane Lafluer of Camden, Mike Lyne of Brunswick, Chris Robinson of Kennebunk, Matt Teare of Yarmouth, Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic, David Webster of Freeport, Sen. Dick Woodbury of Yarmouth and Robin Zinchuk of Bethel. The following people will be serving […]
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Portland meetings Jan. 23-29
Wed. 1/23 7:45 a.m. METRO Board of Directors 114 Valley St. Wed. 1/23 5:30 p.m. Housing and Community Development Committee CH Wed. 1/23 7 p.m. City Council CH Thurs. 1/24 12 p.m. CDBG Allocation Committee CH Thurs. 1/24 4 p.m. Baxter Blvd. Storage Conduit Project Meeting CH Thurs. 1/24 5:30 p.m. Joint City/School Finance Committee […]
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Community Calendar Jan. 23-Feb. 4
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Thursday 1/24 Annual banquet and fundraiser for The Coastal Conservation Association of Maine, 5:30 p.m., Haraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport, 443-8746. Open house, 10:30 a.m., The Language Exchange, 80 Exchange St., Portland, 772-0405. Saturday 1/26 Wood turning demonstration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 200 Gorham Road, South […]
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Anna T. O'Leary, 79
Anna T. O’Leary, 79, of Portland, died peacefully Jan. 13, surrounded by family members. She was born Sept. 11, 1933, in Portland, to Daniel and Hannah Flaherty O’Leary. She was a beloved sister and aunt and a friend to many and will be deeply missed. She was Catholic and was very proud of her Irish […]
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Arts Calendar: Jan. 23 to Feb. 4
Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Books & Authors Wednesday 1/23 Brown Bag Lecture Series: Duane Robert Pierson, 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Luis Montalvan book signing, 6-8 p.m., Planet Dog, 211 Marginal Way, Portland, 347-8606. Tuesday 1/29 Page to Stage: “Greater Tuna,” 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 […]
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Portland School Notebook
USM awards STEM scholarships These local students were awarded scholarships for studies in science, technology, engineering and math: Corey Bryant, Edward Little High School, 2001; Brian Libbey, Deering High School, 2012; Shuan Mahmoodi; Mladen Markovic, Deering High School, 2012. Cheverus Outing Club wins grant The Cheverus High School Outing Club has been awarded a $500 […]