Kevin Raye offers a strong political resume while Bruce Poliquin promises to push for fiscal reform.
May 2014
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase
Talk radio leader, WGAN, also broadcasting on FM dial WGAN, whose AM station is tops in talk radio in the Portland market, is now also broadcasting on 105.5 FM. The FM station will carry the same content as the station’s longtime 560 AM signal, according to Bob Adams, general manager of Saga Communications, the station’s […]
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Portland Museum of Art extends hours one Thursday every month
MECA will do the same, and some expect Third Thursdays will be more art-focused than First Fridays.
Posted inNation & World
Nation & World Dispatches
ABUJA, Nigeria Military fears girls would be killed in rescue attempt Nigeria’s military has located nearly 300 school girls abducted by Islamic extremists but fears using force to try to free them could get them killed, the country’s chief of defense said Monday. Air Marshal Alex Badeh told demonstrators supporting the much criticized military that […]
Posted inMaine, News
Memorial Day in Wayne places emphasis on remembrance
A wreath-laying by the sister of a Wayne man killed in World War II, reading of a letter and heartfelt keynote speech give the holiday real meaning.
Posted inMaine, News
Local & State Dispatches
Teen’s body recovered from Aroostook River / Grass fire causes damage in South Portland / Sierra Club plans outdoors events … and more news from around Maine
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine sees steady drop in business ‘dynamism’
That’s bad for growth and job creation, a report says, but some say the data may overstate the problem.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Sports
Maine startup develops a goal-oriented app
A trio with ties to UMaine hopes its program for easily analyzing a goalie’s performance is the first of many sports training products.
Posted inSchools and Education
Walking school bus movement: Schoolchildren make strides toward fitness, safety, attendance
In growing numbers, students are walking to school in groups supervised by adults.
Posted inSports
NCAA baseball notebook: Southern Maine seniors get their moment of recognition
Five of the Huskies seniors taken out of game in the ninth get a round of applause from USM fans.