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Unsung Hero: Jim Pinfold, from South Portland to Sri Lanka, with love

SOUTH PORTLAND — Why would an ordinary citizen endure a 20-hour trip every spring to go to hot and humid Sri Lanka? The answer begins with birds or, more accurately, bird-watching. In the mid-1990s, Jim Pinfold, who works as a buyer for Bull Moose, began taking bird-watching trips to...

David Treadwell • News •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 11:00 am

Letter: Rebecca Grover is grateful for community response

I am at a loss of words to show my gratitude to the entire Falmouth (and beyond) community for reaching out to Lily, Eli and me during this time of need. Thank you to the Falmouth school community for all your help in the planning and implementation of the celebration of Kevin's life and y...

• Opinion •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 10:20 am

Letter: High school productions pay dividends

Thank you for publishing the front-page article about the area high school theatre programs. Amber Cronin did an excellent job highlighting the benefits that the arts programs like these offer to a large number of students, both on stage and behind the scenes. As the parent of three students in t...

• Opinion •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 9:40 am

Letter: Grateful thanks from Falmouth Food Pantry

We were overwhelmed and humbled by all the donations that were given to the Falmouth Food Pantry in honor of Kevin Grover. Thank you to all who brought nonperishable food and toiletries to the celebration on Dec. 1, as well as to those who were not able to be present that Saturday, but instead le...

• Opinion •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 9:10 am

Traditional, fresh events greet Hanukkah in greater Portland

PORTLAND — Eight days and nights of Hanukkah began last weekend with several events in and around Portland. The annual Hanukkah party was held Friday night at the Maine Jewish Museum as a preview to the festival. Saturday night saw the lighting of the grand menorah in front of the st...

Timothy Gillis • News •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 8:30 am

Letter: Grovers appreciate Falmouth's response

We want to thank all the people who made our son Kevin's memorial at Falmouth High School possible: the hundreds of people who attended, the current and former students of Kevin who acted as ushers, Steve Muise, who created that outstanding collage of pictures on DVD, and Staples, which provided ...

• Opinion •
Monday, December 10, 2012

Portland Regional Chamber CEO to step down

PORTLAND — W. Godfrey Wood, chief executive of the Portland Regional Chamber, today said he will retire from his position at the end of the month. Wood has been the business advocacy group's top executive since 1997. PRC Board Chairman James Cohen said the chamber would immedi...

William Hall • News •
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 2:50 pm

Falmouth library weighs new expansion options

FALMOUTH — A year and a half after voters rejected a plan to move and expand Falmouth Memorial Library, library trustees are considering two new proposals to address its

Amber Cronin • News •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 8:00 am

Northern Meetings: Dec. 6-12

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Community •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Northern School Notebook

C.S. Lewis classic comes to Falmouth High School stage Max Brautigam, left, is Fenris Ulf and Christian Ford is Mr. Tumnus in the the Theatre Company at Falmouth High School production of "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe," by C.S. Lewis. The classic stor...

Community •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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