Portland
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pnms-frank-010709 Cheer up, things could be worse
It was a tough year. Two wars. Iran exerting destabilizing influence on the Middle East. Russian aggression in Georgia. Instability in Pakistan. Someone, I wonder...
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pnms-dailysun-010709 N.H. publisher plans free Portland daily
PORTLAND — By the end of this month, city residents will have another free newspaper to pick up at the coffee shop or grocery store....
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pnms-beem-010709 Sports done right (away with)
As Maine school districts face a decline in state subsidies and the same financial hard times being visited on all sectors of American society, the...
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pnms-energyuse-010709 It's elementary, my dear Watt-son Libraries, Efficiency Maine hope to help solve energy-use whodunit
SCARBOROUGH — Efficiency Maine’s “Kill A Watt” campaign, soon to be launched across the state in a series of detective “whodunit” advertisements, is designed to...
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p-BRFmlk-010709 City establishes MLK Jr. commission
PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday approved creation of a commission to implement the recommendations of a task force that was formed to find...
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pnms-dtv-010709 As DTV conversion looms, sales of TVs, antennas, converters pick up
PORTLAND — David Munster’s TV on Forest Avenue hasn’t experienced much demand for rooftop television antenna installations since the advent of cable and satellite TV...
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pnms-outabout-010709 Singer Carlene Carter gets things back on track
It’s over. The annual onslaught of holidays – and the associated hiatus on the regular arts and entertainment calendar – is now behind us, and...
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Winter season resumes 2009 comes in like a lion
By Michael Hoffer After a brief (and triumphant) break for holiday tournament action, local winter sports teams have returned to league play. With February (and...
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pnms-BRFcrowley-010709 'Survivor' winner to sign autographs
PORTLAND — Robert Crowley, the winner on the CBS reality television show “Survivor,” will greet fans and sign autographs on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 1-3...
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pnms-yarfire-010709 Yarmouth, York fires raise suspicions Businesses scramble to recover from Route 1 blaze
YARMOUTH — Investigators are looking for possible connections between the blaze that caused an estimated $4 million in damage to a Route 1 building last...
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Expo open for business Indoor track season begins
By Michael Hoffer Indoor track was the last to join in the winter sports fun, but all involved with the sport were excited for the...
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pnms-correx-010709 Correction
Last week’s Forecaster Forum by Paul Mills incorrectly identified the former Portland City Councilor who unsuccessfully defended the Cumberland Club’s exclusionary policies in 1969. The councilor...
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p-obit_mcdonough-010709 Lucy T. McDonough, 67: Bookkeeper, champion bowler
PORTLAND — Lucy T. McDonough, 67, died unexpectedly Jan. 1 She was born in Poland on Sept. 10, 1941, a daughter of Ferdynand and Albina...
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All eyes on Deering Rams stay perfect with wins at SP, Cheverus
By Eric Carson The defending Class A state champion Deering girls’ basketball team used a pair of first quarter outbursts to take big early leads...
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p-portlandhall-010709 Apartments, demolition planned for former dorm
PORTLAND — A local development company plans to renovate a former Arts District college dormitory into apartments and retail space. Bayside Maine purchased the building...
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Sports roundup
SUBHEAD–Maine Premier Lacrosse openings Maine Premier Lacrosse has limited space remaining in all divisions including boys’ youth 3, 4 and 5, boys’ and girls’ middle...
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pnms-peoplebizpolicy-010709 Send us your news
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p-schoolnotebook-010709 Portland School Notebook
Lincoln Middle earns environmental award PORTLAND — The Maine Recycles Week Steering Committee named Lincoln Middle School one of three outstanding schools in the state...
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p-mainestatepier-010709 Ocean Properties gets its chance at pier
PORTLAND — The city is expected to move swiftly in negotiations with a New Hampshire-based company for redevelopment of the Maine State Pier, while simultaneously...
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p-bassist-123108 Laying it down, upright style
PORTLAND — Dominic Sbrega has only been playing the upright bass for two years, but the 17-year-old has already made a name for himself on...
