The 2000 Bowdoin College graduate died Sunday from colon cancer, leaving what Sen. Angus King called “a hole in the heart of our community.”
February 2015
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Freedom of speech, backlash of anger over four words at South Portland High School
Three students who made others aware of their right not to say the Pledge of Allegiance are stunned by the emotional reaction.
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Posted inMaine, News
Addiction recovery center opens in Manchester
The Maine Recovery Center will offer state-of-the art treatment.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
In Portland, earlier start considered for high school
It’s one of five options for adding 20 minutes to the class day as officials try to give students more instruction time.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Greece will deliver list of reforms
The reforms will satisfy creditors but not the ruling left-wing party that wants to ease budget cuts.
Posted inNation & World
Nation Dispatches
LOS ANGELES Officers who fatally shot unarmed man not charged Prosecutors have declined to file charges against Los Angeles police officers who fatally shot an unarmed, disabled man on live television after a car chase. In a letter dated Jan. 29 that was obtained by The Associated Press, prosecutors wrote that there’s insufficient evidence to […]
Posted inBusiness, On the Job
On the Job: Portland instructor puts spin on cycling
Carolyn Williams combines her love of music and fitness at Rêve Cycling Studio.
Posted inBusiness
Briefcase: Green practices at Hannaford save $15 million; Ellsworth American honored
Hannaford sustainability effort saves $15 million Hannaford is saving $15 million a year through sustainability efforts at its 184 supermarkets, according to a recent study. The nonprofit Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences conducted the study as part of Hannaford’s effort to receive certification through the center’s Grocery Stewardship Certification program. Manomet, which is headquartered in […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Tom Caron: Farrell could make a run at Francona’s legacy
Terry Francona is arguably the greatest Boston manager of all time. Can John Farrell match him?
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Napoli can sleep easier thanks to surgery
Red Sox slugger Mike Napoli has complex surgery for obstructive sleep apnea in offseason.