News in Freeport

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...

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Monday, December 10, 2012 at 9:40 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

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

Gleeson elected to Freeport Town Council

FREEPORT — David Gleeson Jr. will be the new town councilor for District 1 after receiving 34 of 36 votes in a special election Tuesday. Gleeson was the only candidate on the ballot. Daniel J. Collins received two votes as a write-in candidate. Gleeson replaces former Councilo...

Will Graff • News •

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 8:20 am

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...

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Northern Meetings: Dec. 6-12

Cumberland

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

High school graduation: Maine strong, Portland area stronger

CAPE ELIZABETH — High school graduation rates in greater Portland and Mid-Coast Maine are higher than the rest of state, which overall ranked 10th in the nation, according to the first comparison data released by the U.S. Department of Education that includes a standard formula for most sta...

Will Graff • News •

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:50 am

Wreaths caravan to make stops in greater Portland

PORTLAND — A motorcade of 50 trucks, motorcyles and other vehicles bringing 20,000 holiday wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia will make three stops in the Portland area Sunday. The "Escort to Arlington" convoy is organized by Wreaths Across America, a Maine...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7:50 am

Community Calendar: Dec. 5-16

Greater Portland Benefits Friday 12/7

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

People and Business

Designations The Independence Association has named Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D – Cumberland County, as Legislator of the Year. This is the first annual award of its type and is awarded to a legislator who advocates on behalf of individua...

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012