Mahatma Gandhi said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” North and South were happy at the end of this deal. Look only at the North hand. Your partner opens one heart, you respond one spade, he rebids two diamonds, and you jump to three no-trump, […]
2016
Posted inJournal Tribune
Tributes for iconic singer David Bowie
LONDON — Tributes have poured in for singer David Bowie, who died Sunday aged 69. Politicians, entertainers, actors and astronauts have expressed their sadness at his death. Here is a look at some of the reactions: Bowie’s son, director Duncan Jones, posted a picture of his smiling father on Twitter: “Very sorry and sad to […]
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Portland School Notebook: Jan. 13
School therapist elected to state office Tracey Falla, district occupational therapist for Portland Public Schools, was recently voted president of the Maine Occupational Therapy Association. Falla will serve at the post for three years. Part of her duties will include attending the National American Occupational Therapy Association conference in April to meet with other state […]
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People and Business
Giving Back The John and Patricia Klingenstein Fund and the Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc., have donated $250,000 to support Mercy’s pediatrics program, which will now be known as the Dr. Harry E. Davis Pediatric Center. Davis received his medical training from Tufts Medical School in 1919, and returned to Portland in the early […]
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John M. Nappi, 66
PORTLAND — John M. Nappi, 66, of Scarborough, died Jan. 5, at the Barron Center. He was born in Portland, the son of the late Joseph and Marilla (Ray) Nappi. He attended local schools, graduated from Portland High School in 1967 and attended Portland Art School. Nappi was an avid collector of antiques, exhibiting an […]
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Portland Police Beat: Jan. 13
Arrests 1/3 at 9:33 a.m. Andrea Davidson, 27, of Portland, was arrested on Congress Street by Officer Sara Clukey on outstanding warrants from another agency. 1/3 at 6:34 p.m. Anthony G. Iacono, 27, of Portland, was arrested on Oxford Portland Street by Officer Randolph Richardson on a charge of criminal trespass. 1/3 at 8:57 p.m. Steven D. Berry, […]
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Mark W. Parent, 51
PORTLAND — Mark Wayne Parent died Dec. 16, in Portland. He was born in Portland, the son of Paul Parent Sr. and Linda Cotnoir. Parent enjoyed fixing cars, riding motorcycles, karaoke, dancing, cribbage, pool – and was game for almost anything. He was predeceased by his parents. Parent is survived by two sisters, Martha Querceto, of […]
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Elizabeth A. Campbell, 57: Known as the life of the party
PORTLAND — Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Campbell, 57, died Jan. 2, in Florida, after a short illness. She was born in Portland May 24, 1958, to Margaret and William Campbell. Campbell was a lifelong resident of Portland who was always the life of the party. She loved to engage people in conversation, whether they were family, […]