I am writing to call on Gov. LePage to negotiate with the federal government and accept Medicaid funds under the health reform law. These funds would cover an estimated 69,500 low-income Mainers, including refugees and people granted asylum who have made their home here in Maine. With insurance, individuals and families from our communities will […]
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Nobel winner to Portland students: Tap into ‘fire within’
A Liberian peace activist tells Maine students that following their passions can change the world.
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Days of defiance
Rebellion is healthy. Ask any doctor. Standing in the streets and throwing rocks at the cops is excellent cardio exercise. Then, there’s all that running when the National Guard advances. Finally, there’s the cooling-down period, going limp when the sheriff’s deputies try to snap on the cuffs or relaxing inside a survivalist outpost surrounded by […]
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POLITICS AND OTHER MISTAKES: Days of defiance
Rebellion is healthy. Ask any doctor. Standing in the streets and throwing rocks at the cops is excellent cardio exercise. Then, there’s all that running when the National Guard advances. Finally, there’s the cooling-down period, going limp when the sheriff’s deputies try to snap on the cuffs or relaxing inside a survivalist outpost surrounded by […]
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Scarborough budget proposal, up 5.9 percent, draws criticism on school spending
SCARBOROUGH – Scarborough councilors praised the $76.8 million municipal budget unveiled by Town Manager Tom Hall Wednesday night, even as they vilified the portion prepared by school Superintendent George Entwistle, which by itself includes a 10.6 percent increase. “I will not support that kind of increase on the school side,” said Chairman Ron Ahlquist. “They’re […]
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Raging Tide sign two from St. Joe's
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – The Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide has announced the signing of St. Joseph’s College teammates Nick Whittaker and Nick Lops. Whittaker will be joining the Tide for the second straight summer and is currently a junior at St. Joseph’s. The 6-foot-4 righthanded pitcher and Yarmouth native made 10 appearances and six […]
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Bar Guide: Cozy up to the bar – or booth – at Sebago in Gorham
While all Sebago locations are built somewhat from the same mold, each provides a neighborhood feel that typical large chain restaurants don’t.
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Off Beat: Going to the mattresses
It’s time for Shawnee Peak’s annual Mattress Race, sponsored by … wait for it … America’s Mattress & Furniture Gallery.
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A late home run to reunite Maine soldier, pregnant wife
Back from Afghanistan, Spec. Travis McGuire surprises Megan McGuire at sports pub.
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A late home run to reunite Maine soldier, pregnant wife
Back from Afghanistan, Spec. Travis McGuire surprises Megan McGuire at sports pub.