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    August 29, 2011

    Airlines, trains getting back on track

    Travel is returning to normal as airlines, train operators and bus companies resume full schedules today. At about 8:30 this morning, a US Airways flight from New York’s LaGuardia Airport touched down at the Portland International Jetport, the first commercial flight to arrive since Tropical Storm Irene passed over Maine, said airport Director Paul Bradbury. […]

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    August 29, 2011

    Former Bowdoin President Greason dies

    A. LeRoy Greason is credited with strengthening the school’s liberal arts curriculum and improving environmental, arctic, Asian and computer programs.

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    August 29, 2011

    No reports of major injuries as Irene steams northeast

    Some roads in western Maine remain impassible and thousands of people are without power this morning courtesy of Tropical Storm Irene, but officials say they have not received reports of deaths or injuries caused by the storm. Maine Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Lynette Miller said Route 27, a major thoroughfare through Franklin County, remains closed […]

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    August 28, 2011

    The Bottom Line: Keeping on an even keel

    A boatbuilder tacks to stay on course as the market shifts

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    August 28, 2011

    Sailing brought CEO to the helm

    THOMASTON – Cabot Lyman’s wispy white hair creeps out from under a faded red baseball cap. He wears sunglasses, a navy-blue sweat shirt, khaki shorts and sandals. His face is tanned, if not slightly weathered. Lyman is standing in the sun outside the headquarters of his company, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, recalling the three years he sailed […]

  • Published
    August 28, 2011

    State faces major threat from wind and flooding

    The storm is expected to cross into Maine late this afternoon.

  • Published
    August 27, 2011

    Groups prepare to open hurricane shelters

    The Red Cross has set up shelters in six towns in Maine and has 200 volunteers on standby to help storm victims.

  • Published
    August 27, 2011

    Old Port preps for Irene

    Boaters, condo owners and restaurant/store merchants are ready for the storm.

  • Published
    August 27, 2011

    Most airlines cancel Jetport flights through Sunday

    The Downeaster has canceled service for Sunday.

  • Published
    August 27, 2011

    Hurricane shelter to open tonight, no evacuations ordered

    The shelter will open at 8 p.m. today at the Portland Expo for people seeking protection from Hurricane Irene.