Ever wonder why the history of Maine turned out the way it did? Why did Maine end up joining the Union in 1820 as our nation’s 23rd state, instead of getting in much earlier as one of the original 13, or in our case, it would have been the original 14? How did our sometimes […]
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WORDS FROM THE SOULE: 'This was a Man'
Gilmore Hilton summoned us to his store on a rainy Wednesday morning. The disheartening tone in his voice contrasted sharply with his usual spirited mood. He generally held court on the first Sunday of the month so we were anxious to hear the reason for this meeting. “Bradford Stevens died last night. He was older […]
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WORDS FROM THE SOULE: 'This was a Man'
Gilmore Hilton summoned us to his store on a rainy Wednesday morning. The disheartening tone in his voice contrasted sharply with his usual spirited mood. He generally held court on the first Sunday of the month so we were anxious to hear the reason for this meeting. “Bradford Stevens died last night. He was older […]
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Keeping South Portland soldiers' memories alive: Boys & Girls Club kids honor Maine's most recent casualties of war.
Four soldiers from South Portland are among the thousands who have given their lives for their country in recent years. Now, with the participation of the local Boys & Girls Club, there’s a way to honor those who have died since Sept. 11, 2001 – The Summit Project.Raymond Ruby, director of the South Portland Boys […]
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Nominee rejected, Fox storms out of meeting
In a highly unusual move, the South Portland City Council on Monday blocked the appointment of a nominee to fill a five-year term on the Civil Service Commission. Councilor Brad Fox, who represents District 5, had recommended the appointment of Deqa Dhalac to the commission in place of Phillip LaRou. Fox successfully nominated LaRou to […]
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Knightville traffic back to two-way
Despite pleas from local business owners to keep the one-way in place, the South Portland City Council decided Monday night to return Ocean Street in Knightville to a two-way street. Councilors supported the switch 4-2, with Councilor Linda Cohen and Mayor Tom Blake opposing. Brad Fox was absent after leaving the meeting during an earlier […]
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GREETINGS FROM ZIP CODE 04074: Lessons from a son
My son, Sam, called me last Sunday. Just made his college baseball team. Good for you, I said (adolescent males like to be part of a club). Is this development good from a baseball perspective? I don’t know. (Cooperstown executives are probably not readying wall space in the Hall of Plaques for Sam). Is his […]
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Casino petition fails, Legislature debates further gaming development
The Maine Secretary of State’s Office has announced that a petition drive to put a possible York County casino on the November ballot has failed. Last week the Secretary of State said not enough verifiable signatures were gathered for a citizen’s initiative entitled “An Act to Allow Slot Machines or a Casino in York County.” […]
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Politics & Other Mistakes: What you don’t know
Let’s discuss Ethan Strimling’s sex life. But before we do, allow me to explain. Because this column is supposed to be a serious journalistic enterprise, I’m obligated to place the mayor of Portland’s amorous activities in some sort of context, thereby making it appear I’m engaged in the analysis of something more significant than sleazy […]
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Library holds celebration of textiles, fiber arts
The Scarborough Public Library will host its fifth annual Textile Day on Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, is a celebration of the fiber and textile arts. See demonstrations of spinning, weaving, tatting, needle felting, rug hooking, crocheting, knitting, embroidery and more. See […]