SOUTH PORTLAND – Although it’s the center of activity during the Christmas season, the Maine Mall is not forgetting youngsters who may be averse to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. From 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, the mall will hold its first-ever “Sensitive Santa,” session, providing a quiet atmosphere before regular […]
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After South Portland's election, accusations fly
SOUTH PORTLAND – In her final regular meeting as a South Portland city councilor last week, Rosemarie De Angelis called out her peers whom she claims conspired to drive her from office. Reading from a seven-minute-long prepared speech, given, she said, despite a risk that, “you never know how the media will portray you,” De […]
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Arts Calendar – 11/29
Theater Through Friday, Nov. 30 “Nine,” Lyric Music Theater, Sawyer Street, South Portland. 7:30 p.m. on Friday Donations of non-perishable foods encouraged to support local food banks. 799-1421. Through Sunday, Dec. 2 “The Nutcracker” presented by Maine State Ballet, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, 2 and 7 p.m.; and […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR – 11/29
Thanks to the citizens of South Portland I would like to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of South Portland for their support, encouragement and kindness during my most recent term on the South Portland City Council. It is ONLY because of the people who live here that I loved to serve. I welcomed […]
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Scarborough girls in the chocolate business donating profits
SCARBOROUGH – Two Scarborough girls are proving it’s never too soon to catch the entrepreneurial spirit, or the spirit of giving. Last year, Tansey Hughes, 10, and Naomi Sholl, 8, one-upped the usual kids’ lemonade stand by founding a business, Sweet Friends, to retail all-natural chocolates and candies. Now, they are dedicating net proceeds from […]
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President signs whistle-blower protections for US workers
The law — 13 years in the making — closes loopholes that left federal whistle-blowers vulnerable to retaliation.
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President signs whistle-blower protections for US workers
The law — 13 years in the making — closes loopholes that left federal whistle-blowers vulnerable to retaliation.
Posted inCurrent, Forecaster Sports
President signs whistle-blower protections for US workers
The law — 13 years in the making — closes loopholes that left federal whistle-blowers vulnerable to retaliation.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Maine’s 11 luckiest lottery stores
Here’s a map showing the only 11 Maine stores that have sold $1 million lottery tickets since 2007.
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RV industry’s recovery gains speed
Overall shipments from manufacturers to dealers – a key measure of consumer demand – are expected to rise 10 percent in 2012.