BANGOR — U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, a six-term congressman from East Millinocket and the likely 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, has revealed that he is gay. Michaud, who represents Maine’s more conservative 2nd Congressional District, made his announcement in a column submitted late Sunday concurrently to the Bangor Daily News, The Associated Press and the Portland […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 6-19
Greater Portland Bulletin Board Basic Self Defense Course for Women, Nov. 12, 14, 19 and 21, 6-9 p.m., and Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-noon, Portland Police Department, 109 Middle St., Portland, 874-8643, $25 suggested donation, must take all classes. Casco Bay Newcomers Club, recently relocated women in the Greater Portland area, 5:30 p.m., second Tuesday of […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 6-19
Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 11/6 “Through the Evil Days” author discussion by Julia Spencer-Flemming, 7 p.m., Nonesuch Books, 50 Market St., South Portland, 799-2659. Saturday 11/9 Book Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., USM Campus, Wishcamper Center, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 780-4406. Tuesday 11/12 “In the Shadow of a Mountain” author discussion by Sue Dahlgren […]
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UPDATE: City to appeal after judge allows petition drive against Portland sale of Congress Square Plaza
PORTLAND — A petition challenging the sale of most of Congress Square Plaza to hotel developers will be allowed to proceed, Cumberland County Superior Court Justice Joyce Wheeler ruled Thursday. Wheeler also refused to issue a stay pending appeal in the case, as sought by the city, which would have prevented petitioners from collecting signatures […]
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Hot Tickets and Cheap Thrills, Oct. 31
Bronze Radio Return at Port City / Paul Taylor dancers at Merrill / Rising Tide traveling beer dinner / ‘King Friday’s Dungeon Puppet Slam’ / Triple bill at Asylum / Ahmed Alsoudani artist talk / ‘Hallowine Tasting’ / Goth Ball at Asylum
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Obama says he’s ‘not happy’ with health website
The president, speaking in Massachusetts, says he takes responsibility for resolving problems.
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Falmouth Police Beat: Oct. 31
Arrests 10/18 at 5:54 a.m. Jesse W. Purves, 43, of Spruce Lane, was arrested at his residence by Officer Dan Austin on charges of domestic violence assault and obstructing the report of a crime. 10/19 at 1:10 a.m. Derek D. Grant, 36, of Job Road, Standish, was arrested on Gray Road by Officer Dennis Ryder […]
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UNH starts innovation effort to work with businesses
A new project aims to build ties with the business community.
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U.S. officials, JPMorgan Chase hit snag in $13 billion settlement talks
The bank seeks money from a receivership and to avoid most criminal charges as part of the mortgage securities deal.
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Students' research on Portland air quality earns kudos, King visit
PORTLAND — The accomplishments of 85 seventh-graders at King Middle School were celebrated Oct. 24 with an award from the American Lung Association and a visit by U.S. Sen. Angus King. The students’ project, which was completed during the spring semester of their sixth-grade year, evaluated air quality throughout the city and applied skills from […]