The Right View column “Columbus did more than sail the ocean blue” makes the claim that what we have been told of Christopher Columbus is a “lie” and “hogwash.” While not addressing just what of the current Columbus narrative are lies and hogwash, Julie McDonald-Smith thinly speculates that Columbus was a defender of Spanish Jewry, […]
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Intentionally Unreasonable: State lottery gambles with Maine's future
“Selling hope to the hopeless” was a headline from a three-part series of articles published about the Maine State Lottery last week by the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting. The series provided a detailed analysis about – really, more an indictment of – the lottery and the state, and how it targets and exploits our […]
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The Universal Notebook: Once more into the well
This may well be the last year I climb down into the well to turn off the water at the camp. Not only am I almost 40 pounds heavier than I was 30 years ago, when I first started lowering myself through the two-foot square opening atop the cement well casing, but I’ve got cranky […]
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New business finds niche in delivery of old-style meals
SOUTH PORTLAND — Stacy Cimino and Helen Allard believe eating fresh, unprocessed food is key to a healthy lifestyle. They also know that most people don’t have time to cook those types of meals every day. Enter WHOLEmade Meal Shares – homemade meal bundles made by the women and distributed for customer pick-up at the beginning […]
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Falmouth Police Beat: Oct.22
Arrests 10/13 at 11:40 a.m. William Porensky, 36, of Waites Landing Road, was arrested on U.S. Route 1 by Officer Steve Crocker on an outstanding warrant from another agency. 10/14 at 2:46 p.m. Sarah Spaulding, 29, of Lunt Road, was arrested on Lunt Road by Officer Matt Fulmer on a charge of violating conditions of release. Summonses […]
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Portland City Council mandates affordable housing
PORTLAND — New housing developments of more than 10 units will be required to include affordable homes or apartments after a 7-2 City Council vote Monday night. “I’m grateful to have been on the council just long enough to see this through,” District 1 Councilor Kevin Donoghue said after the vote. “Inclusionary zoning” was part of […]
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Community Calendar: Oct. 21-Nov. 3
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 10/24 Craft Fair, Maine Medical Center Scarborough Campus, 100 Campus Drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., benefits Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Southern Maine Family Game Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., South Portland High School Cafeteria (637 Highland Ave.); all proceeds benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. $5. Sunday 11/1 Bayside 5K-9, dog-friendly run, […]
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People and Business
Hires, Promotions, Appointments Kristen Farnham is the new vice president of development at Spurwink, a mental health services provider based in Portland. She will direct development, marketing and communications. Karen Backman was hired as director of professional development. Milestone Foundation, a substance abuse treatment agency in Portland, has hired Manuela Arundel as its new director […]
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Election 2015: The ‘view’ on Question 2 in Portland: Preservation or prohibition?
PORTLAND — The views on ballot Question 2 are squarely in the eyes of the beholders. Supporters call it a necessary response to protect views of Portland’s waterfront and ensure city officials balance the interests of residents and developers. “I think it is good for the city because it is protecting the 400-foot view from being covered […]
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Arts Calendar: Oct. 21-Nov. 4
Greater Portland Benefits Saturday 10/24 An Evening with the Aters, benefit Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band, to fund trip to Galway City St. Patrick’s Day parade, 8 p.m., Maine Irish Heritage Center, corner of State and Gray streets, Portland. Tickets at www.maxater.com. Books/Authors Friday 10/30 The Great Feast of Samhain: Celtic Halloween, celebrated in Maine and […]