A pair of singer-songwriters who are following new muses and changing directions dominate the upcoming performing arts calendar. Box office-wise, the biggest concert will be Ray LaMontagne’s May 27 appearance at the Cumberland County Civic Center. He’s launching a summer tour in support of “Supernova,” his newly released CD. That title represents a celebration of […]
May 2014
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N.H. police commissioner resigns in wake of Obama slur
The controversy drew national attention to Wolfeboro, where the selectmen’s chair says, ‘The town is pleased’ by Robert Copeland’s resignation.
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The Universal Notebook: Ready for USM as 'Metro University'?
When I attended the University of Southern Maine in the 1970s, the university was in the midst of merging the University of Maine in Portland (UMP) with Gorham State College (formerly Gorham Academy, Gorham Normal School and Gorham State Teachers College) to form the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham (UMPG or PoGo U.) When my […]
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Ex-finance director pleads not guilty to stealing from Maine tribe
Charles Fourcloud, 59, makes his initial appearance in federal court in Bangor on charges that he stole more than $15,000 by submitting false expense claims.
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Man who sent poison letter to Obama sentenced to 25 years
The Mississippi man struck a plea agreement in a case involving letters sent to the president, a senator and a judge.
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Abby's Road: These are a few of my least favorite things
I think a lot about pet peeves, including their definition. The “peeve” indicates that they must be an annoyance. The “pet” modifier, though, means they’re special, because they’re mine. There are plenty of things that annoy me, but they distinguish me from no one. These qualify as human-condition peeves. For example: • Raise your hand […]
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Superintendent's Notebook: Great teachers change lives
Wow. That’s what I thought when I looked at the White House website on May 2 and saw President Barack Obama hugging Karen MacDonald, a teacher from King Middle School, at the ceremony honoring state Teachers of the Year. Karen MacDonald, Maine’s 2014 Teacher of the Year, deserves every accolade given to her during her […]
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Driver indicted in pair of Maine crashes, one fatal
Police say the Winthrop woman was operating without a license when she caused a fatal crash in March.
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Bean’s CEO will step down in 2016
Chris McCormick, the first non-family member to lead L.L. Bean when he assumed the role of president and chief executive officer in 2001, will step down in 2016. The company announced Monday that McCormick, who succeeded Leon Gorman in the positions, told employees in a memo that he is making the move. McCormick said that […]
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Bean’s CEO will step down in 2016
Chris McCormick, the first non-family member to lead L.L. Bean when he assumed the role of president and chief executive officer in 2001, will step down in 2016. The company announced Monday that McCormick, who succeeded Leon Gorman in the positions, told employees in a memo that he is making the move. McCormick said that […]