Several years ago, my wife and I, along with another couple, were in Dublin, Ireland, visiting the old sod of our ancestors. One day as we were walking along St. James Street on our way to the Guinness Storehouse, I noticed a woman wearing a distinctive, bright green shawl, standing alone next to a building. […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Three-time loser
Let’s test your knowledge of useless information. Can you name the only two people in modern times who’ve run for all the major offices in Maine – U.S. representative, U.S. senator and governor – unsuccessfully? I’m not talking about fringe candidates with write-in campaigns. I mean folks who qualified for the ballot, but couldn’t convince […]
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Local skaters bound for Japan
PORTLAND – Takahiro “Tak” Sato, owner of Portland’s popular Yosaku restaurant, may be 67, but he’s as vital as a much younger man. One need only watch him rapidly but indefatigably preparing sushi to know he still possesses abundant life force – although, watching him play hockey might prove a still-better indication. Remarkably, Tak continues […]
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Local skaters bound for Japan
PORTLAND – Takahiro “Tak” Sato, owner of Portland’s popular Yosaku restaurant, may be 67, but he’s as vital as a much younger man. One need only watch him rapidly but indefatigably preparing sushi to know he still possesses abundant life force – although, watching him play hockey might prove a still-better indication. Remarkably, Tak continues […]
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South Portland school board, council to meet Wednesday on budget
SOUTH PORTLAND – When the South Portland Board of Education meets with the City Council Wednesday, it will bring in hand a budget that very nearly meets the council’s property tax rate mandate while also saving the high school hockey team, which had been up for elimination to hit the council’s target. “We’re just happy […]
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South Portland school board, council to meet Wednesday on budget
SOUTH PORTLAND – When the South Portland Board of Education meets with the City Council Wednesday, it will bring in hand a budget that very nearly meets the council’s property tax rate mandate while also saving the high school hockey team, which had been up for elimination to hit the council’s target. “We’re just happy […]
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Networking opportunity Tuesday in Cape Elizabeth
A local networking group is holding a Think Spring Event on Tuesday, April 2, 5-7 p.m., at the Local Buzz, 333 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. This night is an opportunity to meet other local business people and entrepreneurs. There will be food, music, door prizes, and a 50/50 for the Maine Youth Leadership organization. […]
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Man arrested in Scarborough for giving tattoos to underage girls
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough police arrested a man this week who allegedly gave tattoos to two 14-year-old girls at a motel. According to a press release,Scarborough Police Department on March 28 executed a search warrant at a motel room at The Downeaster Motel, at 184 Route 1. A search warrant was obtained after two 14-year-old girls […]
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LIFE IN THE SUBURBS: A little birdie told me …
Life in the suburbs, tweet by tweet by tweet: *SIGN OF THE TIMES: Was in Maine District Court last week for a client. Debt-collecting cases. 37 people being sued by local companies for non-payment for fill ups. Debts ranged from $357 to $1,422. Sad. *FACEBOOK is filled with “posts” from people (usually guys who are […]
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GUEST COLUMN: Curbing youth obesity in Maine
Maine’s healthcare costs put a burden on families and small businesses alike. While our economy lags, healthcare costs have risen. One significant contributor to these costs is the obesity epidemic that plagues our state. According to a recent study by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Maine is on course to […]