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The Universal Notebook: My Maine mountain girls

Back in the summer of 1994, when I was still in shape to attempt such a thing, I set out to climb mile-high Mount Katahdin with my then-13-year-old daughter Hannah. We only made it as far as Chimney Pond because the summit was in the clouds and the ranger was advising people not to go above the t...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 1:00 pm

The View From Away: PATHS helps us take care of our own

Advocating for your school-age child, especially one with special needs, is a two-edged sword. I have found teachers and administrators to be uniformly dedicated and hardworking. Even though they’re from the government, they are here to help you, unlike that unicorn, the Lazy Bureauc...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 12:50 pm

Letter: Question 1 can make dreams come true

I have been lucky enough to grow up in Maine. One day, I would like to marry the person I love in Maine. Like any girl I dreamed of my future. I aspired to be an astronaut or an architect. I played soccer with my classmates, I took honors classes; I was a regular teenager. While my ambitio...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Arts Calendar: Oct. 3-14

Greater Portland Auditions/Calls for art Bizarre Masquerade Bazaar, call for masks, drop off Oct. 1-3, The Art Department, 611 Congress St., Portland, the.art.department.me@gmail.com Books & Authors

Lifestyle •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Community Calendar: Oct. 3-14

Greater Portland Benefits Beards B-cause, participants grow beards from September to March to benefit the Cancer Community Center, visit MyStacheFightsCancer.com, beardsbcause@gmail.com.  Bulletin Board...

Community •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:30 am

Short Relief: Society benefits when gays can marry

I am the child of a traditional one man-one woman marriage, one of three sons in a reasonably conventional family. I have been married for 18 years. Together, my wife and I have two children. It isn’t all peace and love. It takes effort. Sometimes, it’s downright difficult. Eve...

Halsey Frank • Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:20 am

Letter: Elect Tyll in Senate District 11

Voters in Senate District 11 have a unique opportunity in this election: a demonstrated leader and experienced small business owner. Chris Tyll is a decorated Navy veteran whose leadership skills and respect for people has in turn earned him great respect as a SEAL team leader with over 10...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 9:10 am

Letter: Cooper for Yarmouth state representative

I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Janice Cooper in House District 107. As parents in Yarmouth (and a School Board member), my wife and I have observed the energy, intelligence and passion that Janice has brought to numerous volunteer efforts to augment the quality of our program...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 8:30 am

Letter: Re-elect Woodbury, Nelson

Please join me in supporting the re-election of Sen. Dick Woodbury, U-Yarmouth, and Rep. Mary Nelson, D-Falmouth. With a background as a respected economist, Dick has worked hard to promote and implement an economic vision for Maine that I very much share. Our beautiful natural areas, work...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 8:10 am

Letter: Maine Senate needs independent Woodbury

Maine’s serious challenges mean we need to elect candidates looking for common-sense solutions. District 11 Sen. Dick Woodbury, U-Yarmouth, has worked with Republicans and Democrats to craft sound policies. We can use more of his non-partisan approach to addressing Maine’s problems.

• Opinion •
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 8:10 am
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