I was never good at keeping a journal. I fancied myself a throwback in that vein, a Jo March who could not fall asleep until she had detailed the day’s events and feelings. The follow-through just never matched the aspiration. Writing this column has gotten me close, though. I look back over the 24 “opinions” […]
2015
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Tim Blanchette, 58: Met the challenges of MS head on
FALMOUTH — Tim Blanchette died peacefully at Gosnell House in Scarborough on Dec. 15, surrounded by family. Born Dec. 28, 1946, in Rockville Center, New York, he was the third son of William and Amanda Blanchette. He was very active at East Rockaway High School in a variety of extracurricular activities. In addition to theater […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 31-Jan. 9
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. “Tactile Delights: Fabric Manipulation,” Art Quilts Maine, Portland Public Library, Sam L. Cohen Children’s Library, 5 Monument Square, to Jan. 29. Thursday […]
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LePage uses town meetings to push harmful agenda
Gov. Paul LePage’s call for further phased reductions in (and eventual elimination of) Maine’s personal and corporate income tax was rejected by both branches of the Maine Legislature, and by many in his own party. His initial approach was to propose a constitutional amendment that would achieve these ends. If adopted, this approach would all […]
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Cumberland Police Beat: Dec. 31
Arrests 12/16 at 10:32 p.m. Roy Payne Jr., 26, of Portland Road, Gray, was arrested on by Officer Benjamin Burnes in Gray on charges of operating with a suspended or revoked license and attaching false plates, and an outstanding warrant from another agency. Summonses No criminal summonses were issued between Dec. 14-20. Fire calls 12/17 at […]
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For a change, the New Year really is new
The week between Christmas and New Year is usually pretty quiet around here. News sources have shut down for the holidays, reporters are using up the precious vacation days they’ve hoarded all year, our deadlines are early and our papers are returning to normal sizes after the traditional bloat from election season through Christmas. But […]
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Vincent A. DiFillipo Sr., 63: Family man, retired firefighter
PORTLAND — Vincent “Vinny” A. DiFillipo Sr., 63, who retired from the Portland Fire Department with the rank of deputy fire chief, died Dec. 22, surrounded by his loving family at his residence Affectionately known as “Vinny Jimmy” by many who knew him, DiFillipo was born in Portland, the son of Samuel and Carolyn Palermo […]
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Northern Meetings: Dec. 31 to Jan. 7
Chebeague Island Tues. 1/5 7 p.m. Road Plan Committee PSB Falmouth Tues. 1/5 5 p.m. Finance Committee TH Tues. 1/5 6:30 p.m. Planning Board TH Thur. 1/7 5:30 p.m. Community Development Committee TH Freeport Mon. 1/4 7 p.m. Board of Appeals TH Mon. 1/4 7 p.m. Library Board FCL Tues. 1/5 6:30 p.m. Town Council […]
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North Yarmouth Police Beat: Dec. 31
Arrests No arrests or summonses were reported from Dec. 21-27. Fire calls No fire calls were reported from Dec. 21-27. EMS North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to two calls from Dec. 21-27.
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Sheldon Howe, 72
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND — Sheldon Tower Howe, 72, of Chebeague Island, formerly of Brunswick, died Dec. 10 at Mid-Coast Hospital following a severe stroke. Howe was born March 8, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, the oldest child of Dr. Sarah Tower and Dr. Howard Howe, both research physicians at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. As a young man […]