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Letter: Beem trips over the competitive edge

I was flabbergasted by Edgar Allan Beem’s latest fantasy regarding the ineffectiveness of competition ("Cooperate or perish," April...

• Opinion •
Monday, April 8, 2013 at 9:40 am

Letter: Tax increases stifle U.S. energy companies

The president is talking about reducing the federal deficit without crippling the budget – great promises on an extremely important issue. However, instead of talking about spending cuts, he’s attacking the oil and gas industry and planning to raise taxes on energy companies.

• Opinion •
Monday, April 8, 2013 at 8:40 am

Ronald Arthur Hamlin: 65

NORTH YARMOUTH — Ronald Arthur Hamlin, 65, of North Yarmouth, died peacfully Jan. 25 in Florida. He was born Aug. 16, 1947 in Milo to Dwight L. and Irma B. Hamlin. A graduate of Milo High School, Hamlin was senior class president. He earned an associate's degree in archit...

• Obituaries •
Thursday, April 4, 2013

Cumberland Police Beat: April 4

Arrests 3/20 at 6:37 p.m. Matthew Santamore, 22, of Bradstreet Road, Vassalboro, was arrested on Gray Road on a charge of operating after suspension. Summonses 3/24 at 9:26 p.m. Bonnie Quincannon, 36, of ...

Police Beat •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Northern Meetings: April 4-10

Chebeague Island Tues.  4/9  7 p.m.  CRC Board Meeting  CR Cumberland Mon.  4/8  7 p.m.  Town Council  TH Wed.  4/10  6 p.m.  Val Halla Board of Trustees  TH Fa...

Community •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

William P. Kennedy, 88: Valued his family most

FREEPORT — William P. Kennedy, 88, of Freeport, died peacefully March 28. He was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Scranton, Pa., to William Kennedy and Esther Roche Kennedy.  He achieved a bachelor's degree in navigation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Poin...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Fundraiser this weekend for Cumberland-N. Yarmouth schools

CUMBERLAND — Foundation 51, an organization that raises money to support initiatives in School Administrative District 51, will hold its 14th annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 6. The benefit auction will be held at Ocean Gateway in Portland at 5:30 p.m. The event includes hors d'o...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2:30 pm

Arts Calendar: April 3-16

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Friday 4/5

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am

People & Business

New Hires & Promotions The United Way of Greater Portland recently hired David A. D’Auteuil, of Kittery, as senior vice president of resource development. D’Auteuil has over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurial sales and marketing, most recently as vic...

Community •
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

North Yarmouth likely to vote in June on proposed charter revision

NORTH YARMOUTH — With a revised Town Charter likely to go to a vote in June, residents weighed in March 27 with comments and concerns about the proposed document. Among key recommendations of the Charter Commission, which has been reviewing the charter since last August, are replacin...

Alex Lear • News •
Monday, April 1, 2013 at 2:50 pm
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