November 2016 – Page 143 – The Portland Press Herald

For Trump and GOP, ’Obamacare’ repeal is complex and risky

by ALAN FRAM November 22, 2016November 9, 2019

WASHINGTON — Here’s the idea: Swiftly pass a repeal of President Barack Obama’s health care law, perhaps soon enough for Donald Trump to sign it the day he takes the presidential oath. Then approve legislation restructuring the nation’s huge and convoluted health care system — despite Republican divisions, Democratic opposition and millions of jittery constituents. […]

Launch sought for massive boat worries Freeport neighbors

by Larry Grard, Sun Media Wire November 22, 2016November 22, 2016

FREEPORT — Lower Flying Point residents are taking action to prevent a boat ramp from being built off Shore Drive. Carter Becker said he applied on Oct. 30 to the Department of Environmental Protection for a permit to build the ramp at 0 Shore Drive. It would be 20 feet wide to accommodate the Island […]

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Fantastic fall sports season won't be forgotten-Southern edition

by Michael Hoffer November 22, 2016November 22, 2016

Ben Ekedahl and the Cape Elizabeth football team enjoyed a superb season in 2016, reaching the Class C South Final. Lydia Henderson and the South Portland field hockey team got to the playoffs this fall. Kacey Foerster and the Scarborough volleyball team fell just short in its quest for a repeat Class A championship. Another […]

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Portland Meetings: Nov. 23 to Dec. 2

by The Forecaster November 22, 2016

Portland Tues. 11/29 5 p.m. Board of Harbor Commissioners Workshop Portland Fish Pier Tues. 11/29 6:30 p.m. Annual District 3 Meeting Italian Heritage Center Wed. 11/30 6:30 p.m. Annual District 4 Meeting Presumpscot Elementary School

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Roses for Hillary: Yarmouth flower business delivers

by Kate Gardner November 22, 2016June 18, 2019

YARMOUTH — Calyx Flowers in Yarmouth is used to filling large orders for events, but a recent request for 1,000 roses left the owners shocked. It wasn’t the size of the order that surprised Kap Wallingford, but the recipient. The roses were being sent to Hillary Clinton. “I was so overwhelmed and honored that I instantly […]

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People & Business: Nov. 23

by The Forecaster November 22, 2016November 22, 2016

Recognition Dr. Rockwell F. Davis, a Brunswick dentist, was honored by the International College of Dentists, USA Section, for his leadership, commitment and service. Davis recently traveled to Denver to be welcomed as a fellow into the organization. The International College of Dentists was established in 1928 to encourage and support professional leadership, competence, ethics, […]

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2 papers to join The Forecaster family of weeklies

by The Forecaster November 22, 2016June 18, 2019

FALMOUTH — Sun Media Group this week announced the consolidation of news operations at its Current Publishing weeklies with The Forecaster newspapers. Two weeklies whose circulation areas duplicate The Forecaster and provide overlapping local news coverage – the Tri-Town Weekly, covering Freeport, Pownal and Durham, and The Current, covering South Portland, Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth […]