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Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:40 am

Abby's Road: The case against the feline femme fatale

My cat makes me nervous. I think she is trying to move in on my husband. I’m no fool. I know cats are, as a species of domesticated pet, inclined to move in on people. If a cat desires petting, she moves closer to a hand capable of petting. My cat is looking for something more...

Abby Diaz • Opinion •

Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:30 am

Letter: Portland health center needs patient safety zone

The sidewalks surrounding 443 Congress St. in Portland have become a battleground on Fridays and Saturdays due to the presence of the anti-abortion extremists. These protesters are creating a road block for Planned Parenthood at a time when we should all be moving forward. The Violence Aga...

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Monday, March 25, 2013 at 9:30 am

High-speed drive ends with crash, arrest on I-295

YARMOUTH — A Warren man was arrested last Thursday night after allegedly leading police on a drunken high-speed chase that ended in a rollover crash near the Forest Avenue exit of Interstate 295 in Portland.

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Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:20 am

Cape Elizabeth farms rely on community, each other, for growth

CAPE ELIZABETH — For a town with a population of only about 9,000, Cape Elizabeth boasts an unusually large farming community. According to the Cape Farm Alliance – a collection of farmers, fishermen, horse owners and gardeners – the town is host to 19 different...

Will Graff • News •

Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 9:10 am

Coffee, ice cream, art shop hopes to 'Cia' in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — Bill Dunnigan said he originally planned to find someone to lease his retail space at 72 Ocean St. But those plans took a more personal turn, and on Wednesday Dunnigan and his wife, Jeannie, opened Cia – an acronym for their shop's three features: coffee, ...

David Harry • News •

Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 8:20 am

Proposed Portland school budget would hike taxes 4%

PORTLAND — Despite the potential of a nearly $1 million curtailment in state funding, the school superintendent is proposing a 3.5 percent budget increase for 2013-2014. Superintendent Emmanuel Caulk presented a $98.9 million budget for the next fiscal year at the March 12 Schoo...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:30 am

Old House Trade Show returns Saturday in Portland

PORTLAND — Greater Portland Landmarks will hold its Old House Trade Show this weekend at the Holiday Inn by the Bay. The two-day show features 50 exhibitors who represent trades, services and products related to restoration and preservation of older homes and buildings. The prog...

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11:00 am

Longfellow school community reacts to possible renovations

PORTLAND — About two dozen people showed up with suggestions at the second of five public forums on elementary school improvements in Portland. Oak Point Associates representatives presented four options for improvements to Longfellow Elementary on Monday night. They asked for f...

Amber Cronin • News •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:50 am

Over police chief's objection, Portland council OKs liquor license for West End restaurant

PORTLAND — After unusually extensive discussion that drew comments from every councilor and testimony from the chief of police, the City Council Monday night approved replacing a notorious West End night-spot with a restaurant run by an alleged drunken driver. The council voted 7-2 t...

William Hall • News •

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 8:40 am