PORTLAND – When LeRay Bassett of Portland suffered a brain aneurysm 35 years ago, so little was known about the cause of aneurysms that Bassett had to fly to Ontario to be properly diagnosed. Though Bassett survived and has recovered, ignorance of brain aneurysms persists among the general population. To help combat that lack of […]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – Offended ?by Quinn
I don’t read Rodney Quinn’s column in the Current regularly, but this one [Aug. 23] caught my eye. Let me preface this by saying that I’m not a Mormon and not a Republican. I found the article, “Some questions of faith,” to be quite inflammatory, if not hateful, and I fear it will spread distrust […]
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‘Active shooter’ workshop set for South Portland
Texas Instruments and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are hosting a one-day Security Workshop in South Portland to enhance awareness of, and response to, an active shooter event. The purpose of the workshop is to: educate participants on the history of active shooter […]
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Scarborough police log – 8/29
Logs Monday, Aug. 20 Theft – A Pinewood Circle resident reported the theft of a duffle bag from his vehicle by a local towing company. Police determined that the car had been towed when the man was picked up for operating under the influence and that there was no duffle bag in it when it […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Interesting times four years hence
This week the gang at the coffee shop considered the year 2016. Predictions that won a potato from the Flatley Farm were: On the national scene: Mitt Romney buys New Hampshire; builds car elevator in North Conway. Justices Scalia and Thomas propose a constitutional amendment permitting Supreme Court justices to remain in office after death. […]
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QUINN'S CORNER – Interesting times four years hence
This week the gang at the coffee shop considered the year 2016. Predictions that won a potato from the Flatley Farm were: On the national scene: Mitt Romney buys New Hampshire; builds car elevator in North Conway. Justices Scalia and Thomas propose a constitutional amendment permitting Supreme Court justices to remain in office after death. […]
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Triathlon draws thousands (with PHOTO GALLERY)
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – A prepared and organized Old Orchard Beach makes sure the inaugural race goes off without a hitch. OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Swim 1.2 miles. Bike 56 miles. Then run 13.1 miles. And do it starting at 6 a.m. Sounds crazy, but that’s what nearly 1,200 triathletes from all over the country […]
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DOWN THE ROAD A PIECE – There’s something fishy with this story
Since we bought the camp up in Oxford County, I’ve been doing a lot of lake swimming. But I can still recall the last time I immersed my feet into the cool waters of the Gulf of Maine, and still remember the ocean’s body-numbing quality. As a kid growing up on the coast, I’d swim […]
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South Portland councilors to decide Sept. 5 on health care coverage
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council got one step closer to terminating its own health care coverage Monday, setting Sept. 5 as the date for a final vote, but not before some harsh words were exchanged. The insurance coverage, which councilors have enjoyed since 1977, has been a topic of growing controversy since […]
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South Portland councilors to decide Sept. 5 on health care coverage
SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland City Council got one step closer to terminating its own health care coverage Monday, setting Sept. 5 as the date for a final vote, but not before some harsh words were exchanged. The insurance coverage, which councilors have enjoyed since 1977, has been a topic of growing controversy since […]