Graduations Emory University, Atlanta: Andrew Capelluti, South Portland. Advanced Degrees Emory University, Laney Graduate School, Atlanta: Robyn Banton, Brunswick, Doctor of Philosophy and Samantha Collins, Harpswell, Master of Development Practice. Awards and Honors Bates College, Lewiston: Nathan Moreau of Falmouth has been named a Dana Scholar, the highest honor awarded to first-year students. Endicott College, […]
October 2014
Posted inCommunity
Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Mid Coast Hospital Gregory Norman Richard Wallace, born Oct. 9 to Gregory Wallace and Melissa Baker, Bath. Grandparents: Norman II and Virginia Robshaw, West Bath; Gary and […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
‘Ouija’ rises to top spot at weekend box office
The horror movie attracts more moviegoers than the violent Keanu Reeves thriller ‘John Wick.’
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Cheers for allowing renovation of Williston-West Church
As a long-term West End resident and former 15-year music director of the Williston-West Church, I was enormously excited to read your Oct. 17 report (“Portland church renovation OK’d by Maine high court”) on the state supreme court’s ruling to overturn the lower court’s ruling and allow Frank Monsour to renovate and develop the building […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Population should guide Maine’s university and college spread
Mainers need a post-secondary education system that fairly serves all of the citizens of our state, not one that disables the University of Southern Maine, an important cog in the Portland-area engine, which produces over 50 percent of the state’s economic output. Though approximately 67 percent of our population live from Bangor south, only three […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Boothbay’s energy project proves natural gas pipeline not needed
On Oct. 1, this paper reported on calls for an additional natural gas pipeline to come into Maine and generate electricity during peak load (“PUC staff: Maine electricity ratepayers shouldn’t be charged for natural gas pipeline expansion”). Of course, it will also generate CO2 and contribute to global warming. Also this month, a Defense Department […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: LePage’s low-income health plan not affordable
High co-pays and out-of-pocket costs put care out of reach even with subsidized premiums.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time running out for candidates to address concerns of older Mainers
People over 50 form a significant demographic that politicians would be remiss to overlook.
Posted inOpinion
Another view: The social costs of illegal marijuana should be counted
We pay far too much to punish people for making what should be a personal choice to risk their health.
Posted inSports
NHL Roundup: Former UMaine goalie earns win in NHL debut
CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook scored, Scott Darling made 32 saves in his NHL debut, and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped a two-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. Patrick Kane assisted on Toews’ goal for his 500th NHL point. Milan Michalek scored a short-handed goal for […]