Images of a city smoldering and a river clogged with pale, radioactive cadavers never left Keiji Nakazawa’s mind. The Japanese manga, or comic-book, artist used those images and other memories of surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima to create “Barefoot Gen,” a gruesome yet hope-driven comic about a boy who, like Nakazawa, survived the Aug. […]
2013
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Some in Biddeford howl over coyotes
At least 30 reports of the animals boldly roaming city streets have state officials concerned.
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Elderly Winthrop woman robbed of drugs, money in home invasion; police seek 4 intruders
Four young people, dressed in black, broke into elderly woman’s home apparently in search for drugs.
Posted inSports
Rondo suspended one game for bumping referee
The point guard will be suspended for one game without pay for bumping an official during the Celtics’ 89-81 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
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Departing AG Schneider lands new job in LePage administration
LePage taps William Schneider as deputy director of agency reviewing and investigating economic policy.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland charter school accepts applications
PORTLAND — Baxter Academy for Technology & Science is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. The school, which is the third public charter school approved in Maine, is accepting applications for students entering grades 9 and 10. Enrollment will be capped at 160 students to ensure smaller class sizes. Tuition is free to any student […]
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State agencies revert to Democratic control
The new top officials are not seen as outspoken partisans, but they will differ with Gov. LePage.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Regional planning study includes Portland's India Street neighborhood
PORTLAND — The city’s India Street neighborhood is one of 10 areas in southern Maine selected for a pilot study in a regional planning project. The Sustain Southern Maine project will look at ways to attract residential and commercial growth to the neighborhood while preserving its character and livability, according to a City Hall press […]
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Teachers union balks at push for unlimited charter schools
Gov. LePage plans to introduce legislation this session to lift the current cap of 10 schools in the next 10 years.
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Cheers greet Hillary Clinton as she returns to work
At her first senior staff meeting since early December, she stresses the need to implement recommendations for improving the security at high-threat diplomatic posts.