Greely holds inaugural Military Signing Day Five boys cemented their intent to serve in the armed forces after graduation at the first Military Signing Day held at Greely High School in Cumberland on Dec. 17. Nolan Shardlow will serve in the Marines in communications and will attend boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, in […]
2019
Posted inThe Forecaster
Greater Portland People & Business: Dec. 25
Portland Downtown Holiday Window Display contest winners announced Over 50 downtown businesses decorated their storefronts this year for Portland Downtown’s annual Holiday Window Display Contest, the winners of which were announced Dec. 13. The Overall winner was The Art Department at 611 Congress St. The decorators said they were inspired by tunnel books they saw […]
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USM launches plan to enhance Portland campus
A 550-bed residence hall and a student/career center are targeted for completion in 2022.
Posted inCoastal Journal
Hancock, Renaissance woman, to serve on Freeport-area school board
Susana Hancock was a Rhodes Scholar, qualified for the Olympic Trials, plays the cello – and knows magic tricks.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Maine needs senator who will stand up for small businesses
Small businesses bring character, community and life to our city and our state – something unique in an economy increasingly dominated by chains and large online corporations. Every morning when we key into our storefronts, small business owners like myself are greeted with the opportunity of another day where we add value to our neighborhoods, […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: As Trump removal vote looms, Collins approaches a crossroads
Sen. Susan Collins now has a chance to make history. Our country was founded and has succeeded because we’ve managed to balance individual freedoms with fairness, honesty and equality, as codified in our Constitution and laws. Without individual freedoms, we wouldn’t have made the advancements in medicine, business, technology or education we enjoy today. Without […]
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Skiing: Teams to watch
The Yarmouth girls in Nordic and the Falmouth boys in Alpine look to extend their state championship reigns.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Skiing, Sports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Skiing: Waynflete athlete is a champ for all seasons
Many athletes go their entire high school careers without playing on a state title team. For junior Ben Adey, it’s habit-forming.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: She’ll pay more for not quitting smoking
Milly Spence’s Dec. 20 letter (“Would-be quitter getting a mixed message on smoking cessation”) makes no sense. A prescription to help her stop smoking will cost $426. But If she smokes two packs a day, at $8 per pack, she’s spending $480 a month for cigarettes. That’s over $5,000 a year. The prescription will save […]
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Letter to the editor: New Americans set example of dedication to nation’s principles
Immigrants who become naturalized recite the Oath of Allegiance; those born here could reflect on the commitments outlined in the Pledge.