The major had been one of four academic programs due to be eliminated as part of systemwide budget cuts.
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119 mph gust off Maine coast? Weather service takes second look
The reading at a buoy off Jonesport is under review because it was out of line with other readings.
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John Edward Charlton, 71: Loved family road trips and antique autos
PORTLAND — John Edward Charlton, 71, of Portland, died after a long illness on March 19. He was born Jan. 17, 1943, in Portland. Charlton retired from the Portland Water District in 1999. He formerly worked at General Electric, Permathane Inc. and Cumberland Cold Storage. Charlton dedicated his young adult life to coaching both farm and […]
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Retirement will wait for Gary Berenson, Portland's newest rabbi
PORTLAND — It was a quarter century ago when a twist of fate propelled Gary Berenson into what would become his life’s work. It was September 1988, and the spiritual leader at historic Etz Chaim Synagogue had just fallen ill. The Jewish High Holidays were fast approaching and the synagogue’s board of directors faced a […]
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Right up their alley: Pro bowlers plan Portland stop in 2015
PORTLAND — The bowling thunder from local lanes has been heard, and the professionals are responding. Brian Corcoran, president of Shamrock Sports & Entertainment, confirmed Friday that the Professional Bowlers Association tour will make its first Maine stop next February, with events and competition slated for Spare Time Portland on Riverside Street, Bayside Bowl on […]
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Council reviews Portland parks ordinance, sets initial vote
PORTLAND — City councilors on Monday scheduled an April 7 first reading of an ordinance amendment governing council and Parks Commission roles in the stewardship and possible sale of parks. A draft of the ordinance was presented during a 90-minute council workshop Monday night, drawing praise and some suggestions from councilors and members of the […]
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Police arrest museum fire suspect; other Portland fires still under investigation
PORTLAND — A Portland man was arrested Sunday night on arson charges after allegedly lighting a fire outside the Portland Museum of Art. But police are still investigating a string of dumpster and trash fires set in the city on Saturday night. Robert Johnson, 19, was arrested just after 9 p.m. Sunday and charged with […]
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Portland minimum-wage hike gets mayor's endorsement
PORTLAND — Higher wages could be coming by fall for people who work in the city. The first steps were taken March 20 when Mayor Michael Brennan convened the first meeting of his Minimum Wage Advisory Committee for a 90-minute discussion on if and how the city might enact its own minimum-wage standards. The Minimum […]
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Administrators claim USM enrollment, tuition freeze force cuts; Portland protesters say, ‘They’re lying’
PORTLAND — Nearly 125 University of Southern Maine students and faculty members walked out of classes at midday Monday in protest of deep cuts proposed by President Theo Kalikow that would eliminate four programs and between 20 and 30 faculty positions. The group gathered outside the University of Maine School of Law building, where the […]
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Portland bag, foam regulations not ready for City Council
PORTLAND — Proposals to ban polystyrene food containers and charge fees for non-reusable shopping bags remained before a City Council committee after a March 19 public hearing. Councilor David Marshall, chairman of the Transportation, Sustainability and Energy Committee, said the ordinances could be sent to a full council vote later this spring, but only after his […]