Which small businessperson in Maine struggles the most under onerous government regulations? The drug dealer, of course. When limitations imposed on dope peddlers are compared to such occupations as gangster, poacher and investment banker, the latter three appear to operate in a libertarian paradise devoid of red tape, flashing blue lights and unfashionable orange jumpsuits. […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Childhood sure is different
We hope you’ve had your flu shot. Not so long ago, this was headline material. Surely you remember the years when there was a shortage of vaccine and there was even a list of those who should get their shots first. The elderly were right up there as one of the main groups who needed […]
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Scarborough WinterFest postponed
Due to Tuesday night’s snowstorm causing poor ice conditions, organizers of Scarborough WinteFest, set for this Saturday, have postponed the annual family-friendly festival to Saturday, Feb. 13, with another possible make-up date of Sunday, Feb. 14.
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South Portland police apprehend New York drug trafficker after search of hotel room
South Portland police arrested a New York City man Friday evening on charges of drug trafficking. At about 6 p.m., members of the South Portland Police Department culminated a brief drug investigation after obtaining a search warrant for a hotel room near The Maine Mall. Jermaine Faulk, 44, of Yonkers, N.Y., was arrested and charged […]
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South Portland Planning Board meeting shifted to community center
The Jan. 12 South Portland Planning Board meeting will be held in the Senior Wing of the South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road, instead of at City Hall. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. as usual.
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Indoor Track: Storm boys first, girls second vs. Rams, Stags, TA
The Red Storm clashed with Gorham, Cheverus and Thornton at the University of Southern Maine on Saturday, Jan. 2, emerging victorious on the boys’ side and taking second on the girls’. “Middle-season meets, it’s not all about winning,” said Scarborough girls head coach Ron Kelly. “It’s a matter of finding out where you want to […]
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ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS: Programs aplenty for seniors
Lakes Region Senior Center is located at Little Falls Activity Center, 40 Acorn St., in Gorham. The drop-in center is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Friday beginning at 10:30 a.m. Stop in for coffee, tea, socializing, puzzle table, or a fun activity of your choice. Onoing daily activities include: Monday, mah […]
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Not worth ?the hassle
I strongly oppose the plan by NGL Supply Terminal Co. to build a 24,000-gallon, above-ground propane storage facility at Rigby Yard in South Portland. I have been a resident of Grandview Avenue in Thornton Heights (City Council District 4) since 1982. The residents near Rigby Yard are already living with the potential risk of an […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Forecaster Opinion
Not worth ?the hassle
I strongly oppose the plan by NGL Supply Terminal Co. to build a 24,000-gallon, above-ground propane storage facility at Rigby Yard in South Portland. I have been a resident of Grandview Avenue in Thornton Heights (City Council District 4) since 1982. The residents near Rigby Yard are already living with the potential risk of an […]
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EDITORIAL: Highs and lows of 2015
If you’re a news junkie, 2015 was a very good year. While terrorism dominated the national and international headlines, several high-profile local stories captured our attention. The following stories leaped out at us as some of the more meaningful and impactful ones of 2015: • Gov. Paul LePage broke the Internet a few times this […]