THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander set the tone Wednesday for what could be a relatively laid-back monarchy, saying in his last major interview before he becomes king that his subjects don’t have to address him as your majesty. The prince’s comments, in a pre-recorded television interview, are an indication that he could […]
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Portland school budget raises concern
Portland schools want to tap the city’s general fund, which is meant as a reserve for emergencies.
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Celtics, Raptors offer tribute to marathon victims
Although the Celtics’ return to the court was in Toronto, the stadium scoreboards flashed, “Tonight we are all Boston fans.”
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Sea Dogs to celebrate 20 years Thursday
PORTLAND – The Sea Dogs have been in Portland for 20 years, and on April 18, which was the date of their first home game back in 1994, the team will celebrate with fans and 11 invited former Sea Dogs before the 6 p.m. game. Most prominent of the players is Charles Johnson, the top […]
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Current Publishing golf guide 2013
It may not seem like it after the weekend’s winter-like weather, but the sunny season is right around the corner. With that in mind, the Current is presenting a snapshot look at some of the area’s public golf courses: Rivermeadow Golf Club 9 holes 216 Lincoln St., Westbrook 854-1625 www.rivermeadowgolf.com Green fees: $15 for nine […]
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Current Publishing golf guide 2013
It may not seem like it after the weekend’s winter-like weather, but the sunny season is right around the corner. With that in mind, the Current is presenting a snapshot look at some of the area’s public golf courses: Rivermeadow Golf Club 9 holes 216 Lincoln St., Westbrook 854-1625 www.rivermeadowgolf.com Green fees: $15 for nine […]
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LIFE IN THE SUBURBS: For a more open government
It’s none of your business. You know that, right? You think you are entitled to be informed of what is going on with your local government? They are your tax dollars after all, right? Blah blah blah. Oh, please. Take a look around at recent different controversies in 2012 and 2013 in Maine and elsewhere: […]
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MY SIDE OF SOPO: The facts on the city budget
In December of 2012, the Public Policy Polling organization did an opinion poll on the “Panetta-Burns” U.S. budget plan. The trouble with the poll was that there is no such plan, yet 25 percent of the respondents had either a favorable or unfavorable opinion. This demonstrated that many people have no problem offering an opinion […]
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South Portland Armory repair aimed at drawing film projects
SOUTH PORTLAND – Would you be willing to give $25 if it’d help kickstart a multi-million-dollar industry in Maine? The owners of the Fore River Sound Stage, located in the old South Portland Armory, hope the answer is yes. On Monday, minority owner Matt Berry launched a donation drive on gofundme.com, a crowd-funding website similar […]
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Scarborough budget draws ire at hearing
SCARBOROUGH – There appears to be little love in Scarborough for next year’s $71.8 million budget, with much of the criticism leveled at last week’s public hearing directed at the school side of the ledger. Although the Scarborough Board of Education approved the first reading of a $41.38 million budget proposal – up 10.6 percent […]