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News in Freeport

Regional meeting to address declining clam population

BRUNSWICK — Casco Bay communities are being invited to a regional meeting that will discuss the alarming decline in clam population.  Biologists and clammers have said soft-shell clams, in particular, 

Dylan Martin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 1:30 pm

Advocates say Maine teachers, not restraint law, must change

FALMOUTH — Proponents of recent changes to Maine law governing physical restraint and seclusion of students say a legislative attempt to loosen the restrictions are the result of a lack of understanding. At a Statehouse public hearing held Feb. 20, other parents and educators de...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Southern Maine YMCA adjusting its focus

PORTLAND — When most people think of the YMCA, they probably see images of a fitness center. But that vision will soon change as the organization switches its focus to a more rounded approach to wellness. According to Helen Brena, chief executive officer of the

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:00 am

North Yarmouth business group to host showcase

NORTH YARMOUTH — The North Yarmouth Business Association will hold its first community business trade show next week. The event is billed as a way for the town's more than 150 small businesses to show off their services and products. It will be held at Wescustogo Hall, 475 Wal...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 7:40 am

People and Business

Good Deeds A group of students and faculty from St. Joseph's College of Maine travelled to Haiti in January for a service trip. The group, which included associate professor  of business administration Beth Richardson and Molly Blumenthal, a nursing student. Both are ...

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Arts Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Bonnie Duncan performs "A Squirrel Stole My Underpants," Sunday at 2 p.m. at Mayo Street Arts as part of its Mostly Puppets Festival series running through April. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children and may be purchased in advance by calling 615-3609. For a schedule of performances, visit ...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Community Calendar Feb. 27 - March 12

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Wednesday 2/27 Entreverge Award nominations with PROPEL, 5:30 p.m., Hannaford Lecture Hall, 88 Bedford St., Portland, 772-2811.

Community •
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Out & About: 'Once Upon a Mattress' in South Portland

A classic musical comedy from the middle of the 20th century takes center stage this week in the arts and entertainment calendar. Lyric Music Theater’s current community production of “Once Upon a Mattress” is a very funny and very tuneful fairy tale for adults. It’s based...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 1:40 pm

The Universal Notebook: Defending the Spencers

Were I a prudent man, I would probably let well-enough alone and not comment on the Falmouth High School underage drinking case. But I am not, so I will. Back when news first broke that a party to celebrate a Falmouth baseball championship at the home of Paula and Barry Spencer had gotten ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9:50 am

Abby's Road: The importance of trading shoes

I am not sure there was ever a time in my life when I thought I knew everything. Well, that is not entirely true. Every time I have ever told my husband something was a time in my life when I knew I knew everything. That slice of life aside, I have always considered myself a work in...

Abby Diaz • Opinion •
Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9:10 am
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