PORTLAND—Leon Russell Bornstein, 94, known as “Russ” died unexpectedly Nov. 2 at the Osher Inn at Cedars. He was born in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 11, 1918, the son of Lillian and Nathan Bornstein. He was a graduate of Brighton High School and Wentworth Institute in Boston. He started ABC Electric Co. in 1945 […]
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Portland Meetings: Nov. 7-13
Wed. 11/7 5 p.m. Historic Preservation CHWed. 11/7 5:30 p.m. Transportation, Sustainabilty, & Energy CHWed. 11/7 7 p.m. District 1 Neighborhood Meeting East End Community School Wed. 11/7 7 p.m. Community Garden Working Group CHThu. 11/8 5 p.m. Harbor Commission Public Hearing CHThu. 11/8 5:30 p.m. Nominating Committee CHThu. 11/8 5:30 p.m. Nathan Clifford Re-use […]
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Portland Police Beat: Nov. 7
Arrests 10/27 at 12 a.m. Brandon M. Gagnon, 26, of Randolph, was arrested on St. John Street by Officer Charles Ames on charges of violation of conditional release and failure to stop for an officer. 10/27 at 12 a.m. William A. Stanton, 23, of South Portland, was arrested on Free Street by Officer Henry Johnson […]
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Community Calendar: Nov. 7-18
Greater Portland Benefits Apple Pie Fundraiser, to benefit Cumberland/North Yarmouth Community Food Bank, pies will be delivered on or before Nov. 18, order by Nov. 9, [email protected] or 829-4687. Food Drive, to benefit Preble Street Soup Kitchen, drop off by noon on Nov. 16 at 40 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth, 846-1665. Wednesday 11/7 Scarborough Historical […]
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Out & About: 'West Side Story' on stage, Jerry Douglas in Westbrook
Two much-honored acts top this week’s picks of the tix, which range from musical theater to classical piano. In the first-mentioned category, a national touring company will present “West Side Story,” one of Broadway’s most honored musicals, Nov. 9-10 in Portland. First produced in 1957, “West Side Story” is one of the few shows to […]
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No Sugar Added: Please, leaf me alone
As a nice girl from northern New Jersey who, until a shocking act of rebellion at the onset of her college career, spelled her nickname with a “y,” there is no way I can allow anything other than Hurricane Sandy to be the basis of this week’s musings. “Sandy’s Destruction.” “Sandy leaves devastation and heartache […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 7-18
Greater Portland Call for Art The Society for East End Arts is looking for artists to participate in its annual holiday sale, Art on the Hill, to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at East End School in Portland; register at SEAportland.org. Books & Authors Friday 11/9 “New Mainers,” Reza Jelali, 7 p.m., Log Cabin, 196 […]
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The Universal Notebook: Undecided? Unbelievable
If you are reading this in The Forecaster print newspaper, everything has been decided, unless of course the Obama-Romney race was too close to call and is at this very moment being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, in which case Romney wins. If you are reading it online, it may be Election Day or […]
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Short Relief: The case for Citizens United
Many people have denounced the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. But the ruling makes a fair amount of sense in theory. In Citizens United, the court held that organizations like corporations and labor unions have a right of free speech that includes political speech, campaign ads, and electioneering communications, […]
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Edward J. McDonough, 70: Veteran, entrepreneur
SOUTH PORTLAND — Edward J. McDonough, 70, died Oct. 27, after a three-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Portland on Aug. 27, 1942, a son of Thomas J. and Mary (Feeney) McDonough, Sr. McDonough lived in Florida for many years before returning to Maine in 1990. He was self-employed in the automotive […]