YARMOUTH — Founders of a first-of-its-kind circus college in the United States say the school will be about more than just performing. Hillary Webb, vice president of institutional research for the Circus Conservatory of America, said the college planned for Thompson’s Point in Portland will be unlike a traditional circus program. “There are schools out […]
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Portland workshop to examine traffic study
PORTLAND — Information on the possible return of State and High streets to two-way traffic will be shared at a Sept. 8 workshop in the Merrill Auditorium rehearsal space at 18 Myrtle St. The 6 p.m. workshop will discuss an ongoing study by TY Lin International, and whether returning the streets to two-way traffic will […]
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Mayor's panel seeks feedback on minimum wage
PORTLAND — An Aug. 20 meeting in Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library will seek public opinion on a creating a citywide minimum wage. The Minimum Wage Advisory Committee established in the spring by Mayor Michael Brennan is considering a $9.50-an-hour minimum wage starting on Jan. 1, 2015. Brennan hopes to have an ordinance […]
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Narrow Gauge Railroad offers free rides for veterans
PORTLAND — Military veterans can ride free all day Aug. 19 on the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, as the museum celebrates the centennial of the American declaration of neutrality during World War I. The museum and railroad at 58 Fore St. will also run a special 2 p.m. excursion train featuring bagpipers. After the ride, […]
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MS Harborfest returns to Portland Harbor
PORTLAND — The 33rd annual MS Harborfest takes place Friday-Sunday, Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, in Portland Harbor. The schedule of events includes: • Benefit auction, Friday night, Aug. 15 at Portland Yacht Services, 58 Fore St. Attendees will have a chance to bid on items donated by local artists and merchants. Tickets are $35 per person, or 10 for […]
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The Universal Notebook: Don't feed the bears
Let’s get something straight before we start: I was born and brought up in Maine and I am not opposed to hunting for sustenance or for sport. That said, I will be voting Yes on Question 1 on Nov. 4. Question 1 asks, “Do you want to ban the use of bait, dogs or traps […]
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Abby's Road: Feel the warmth of the Ice Bucket Challenge
It has been said that one is the loneliest number. In contrast, 1,000 can feel isolating, and zero can be as haunting as a deserted island. Just a few years ago, the numbers Peter Frates cared about were associated with RBIs, batting averages, or his Boston College captain’s jersey. Today, he wakes up as the […]
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Forecaster Forum: LePage gets things done, even in divided government
I represented Topsham in the Maine Legislature during Gov. Paul LePage’s first two years in office. With the first Republican majority in 40 years, we brought a much-needed change to the status quo in Augusta. But I’ve noticed that even as the Legislature fell back under Democratic control these past two years, Gov. LePage has […]
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Policy Wonk: Debunking myths about a higher minimum wage
There is a growing sentiment in Maine and the nation that it’s time to raise the minimum wage – some would say it’s “high time.” Current minimums – $7.25 at the federal level, $7.50 in Maine – were established in 2009. Neither rate is adjusted for inflation. It follows, that the aggregate income of part- […]
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Letter: Falmouth Little Leaguers make them proud
We would like to thank everyone involved with Falmouth Little League. The team won the state championship and played well at the regional tournament in Bristol, Connecticut. Even more impressive, Falmouth was selected out of 12 state champion teams from the Northeast and Middle Atlantic states to win the sportsmanship award. We are proud grandparents […]