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Martin had problems paying off taxes, loans from 2 agencies

HALLOWELL — Just as state Rep. John Martin, one of the most powerful Maine politicians of the last three decades, is emerging from the bankruptcy of the convenience store he co-owns, along comes another financial problem. And this one has a new wrinkle – the back debt is to a g...

Naomi Schalit and John Christie, MCPIR • News •
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Out & About: Outstanding out-of-the-box musicals

A pair of out-of-the-box musicals are the top choices this week in the performing arts. At Portland’s Good Theater, “Striking 12” is a clever and tuneful re-imagining of a classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. “Striking 12” is more than totally out-of-the-b...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:20 am

Maine panel hears truth about taking of Indian children

PORTLAND — For decades, Native American children in Maine were taken from their homes and forced to attend residential schools or live with white foster families. Last Thursday, with tears, a few angry remarks, and a traditional folk song, some of those children came together at...

William Hall • News •
Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:00 am

Letter: Citizens United requires legal action

Halsey Frank noted that speech is essential to democracy because people need information. I completely agree. However, when he asserts that money is...

• Opinion •
Monday, November 19, 2012

Letter: Frank column a minority opinion

I was interested to see Halsey Frank’s argument in favor of unlimited corporate spending on elections. From my perspective, he is wrong.

• Opinion •
Monday, November 19, 2012

No Sugar Added: All aboard the gravy train

Thanksgiving is upon us, and food is on my mind. How much food can a teenage boy eat? I don’t think I truly want to know the answer to that question. When our children are born, we don’t really think about the fact that we will be feeding them for a good 18 years; 22&nbs...

Sandi Amorello • Opinion •
Monday, November 19, 2012

The Universal Notebook: Riding the rails

This morning at 6:20 a.m., just about the time the alarm would be going off, I flew past my own backyard at 65 mph. Now that Amtrak service has been extended from Portland to Brunswick, the Downeaster zooms past my garden shed six times a day, so I decided I’d take a ride just to see what&r...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, November 19, 2012

People and Business

Appointments The Maine Women’s Network recently announced its officers and board members which will include: Catherine Cleale, second vice president, of Portland; Judy Crosby, of Portland; and Marianne R...

Community •
Monday, November 19, 2012

Rynell M. Labbe, 88: lover of family, burger tradition

TOPSHAM — Rynell M. Labbe, 88, of Topsham, passed away Nov. 12 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Collinsville, Conn., on Jan. 26, 1924, the daughter of Arthur and Delia (Voisine) Blanchette. She grew up in Eagle Lake and attended parochial schools. In...

Obituaries •
Friday, November 16, 2012

Ray A. MacDonald, 64

BATH — Ray A. MacDonald, 64, died Nov. 11 at his family home. MacDonald was born in Bath, the son of Norman and Frances (Morse) MacDonald, on Feb. 27, 1948. He graduated from Morse High School. He was married to Dianna Dickinson on Ma...

Obituaries •
Friday, November 16, 2012
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