Greater Portland Exhibits “Local Color: Pieces of Maine,” paintings by Dawn Maron, Mike Maron and Suzanne Woodward, Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 US Rte. 1, Suite 100, Falmouth, artists’ reception 5:30-7:30 p.m., to April 29. “East Meets Weston” photography by Bruce Barlow, Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr., through December, freeportlibrary.com, 865-3307. “Tactile Delights: Fabric Manipulation,” Art […]
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People and Business: Dec. 30
Recognition The American Nursing Association-Maine, the state’s professional organization of registered nurses, presented awards to two Maine Medical Center nurse leaders during the annual membership business meeting and awards luncheon held Dec. 4 in Portland at the DoubleTree Hotel. MMC Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services Marjorie Wiggins received the President’s Award for being […]
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2015, the year of the timeshare tip
Traditionally, my column between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is about “The Best and Worst Tips of the Year.” Over time, tidbits in each category reached new and surprising heights in everything from creativity, to shock, to faith-in-humanity-restored generosity. Case in point, no matter where I’ve worked over the past 15 years, a $100 bill turned […]
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The 2015 sports year won't soon be forgotten
Local high school sports athletes set a high standard again in 2015. Whether the season was winter, spring or fall, triumph was the theme and there were countless memorable moments. With another winter season underway and a new year upon us, here’s one final look back at the thrills that made up the year just […]
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Portland Police Beat: Dec. 30
Arrests 12/20 at 2:53 a.m. Nolan R. Ashton, 23, of Portland, was arrested on Marginal Way by Officer Erik Richard on a charge of violating conditions of release. 12/20 at 12:50 p.m. Dennis Parker, 24, no address listed, was arrested on Brighton Avenue by Officer Thomas Reagan on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 12/20 at 2:14 p.m. Andrew Forbis, […]
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Freeport Police Beat: Dec. 31
Arrests 12/23 at 12:21 p.m. Brian McMahon, 47, no address listed, of Portland, was arrested on Main Street by Officer Richard Ray on charges of theft by unauthorized taking and violating conditions of release. 12/23 at 9:07 p.m. Tina Kegley, 48, no address listed, of Blue Hill, was arrested on Interstate 295 by Officer Keith Norris on an outstanding […]
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Community Calendar: Dec. 30-Jan. 14
Greater Portland Benefits Thursday 12/31 Polar Bear Plunge and 5K, East End Beach, Portland, benefit Natural Resources Council of Maine, register online at nrcm.kintera.org/dipdash. Books/Authors Saturday 1/2 Jeremy Cole, author signing for “Anxiety Soothers,” a book of visualizations and activities, 1-4 p.m., Letterpress Books, Northgate Plaza, Portland, 747-4232, Letterpress-Books.com. Bulletin Board Sunday 1/3 Shape Note […]
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Portland Meetings: Dec. 30 to Jan. 7
Portland Mon. 1/4 5 p.m. City Council CH Wed. 1/6 11 a.m. Disability Advisory Committee CH Wed. 1/6 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Board Committee CH Thur. 1/7 Noon CDBG Allocation Committee Noon CH Thur. 1/7 5 p.m. Parks Commission CH
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Robert O. Johnson, 80
SOUTH FREEPORT — Robert Otis “Bob” Johnson, 80, of Pound of Tea Island, South Freeport, died at the Hyder Family Hospice Home in Dover, New Hampshire, on Dec. 17, after a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Lewiston in August 1935 to Edith Erickson Johnson and Otis Johnson, he was the youngest of three children. […]
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Chebeague Island Police Beat: Dec. 31
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 21-27.