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Community Calendar: Jan. 2-13

Greater Portland Bulletin Board Wednesday 1/2

Community •
Monday, December 31, 2012

Arts Calendar: Jan. 2-13

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art Musica de Filia, auditions for several all-female choirs, Jan. 2-22, 550 Forest Ave, Portland, 807-2158. Books & Authors Friday 1/11 

Lifestyle •
Monday, December 31, 2012

'We finally feel equal': Maine's first married gay couple ties the knot at Portland City Hall

PORTLAND — The first gay couple to be married in the state of Maine took their vows in a short ceremony in the city clerk’s office at approximately 12:25 a.m. Saturday. “We finally feel equal and happy to live in Maine,” said Steven Bridges, who married Michael Snel...

Abigail Curtis and Seth Koenig, Bangor Daily News • News •
Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11:00 am

Iconic career comes to a close for Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Her decision to wear purple was not by design. She wasn't trying to make a political fashion statement. It just worked out that way, she said. "No, you're talking about being a purple state or something," U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, said on the day of her far...

Scott Thistle, Sun Journal • News •
Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:20 am

Michael E. Rose, 46

BRUNSWICK — Michael E. Rose, 46, of Spring Street, died Dec. 21 at Mid Coast Hospital. Rose was born at Bethesda (Md.) Naval Hospital on Sept. 27, 1966, the son of Dale and Marie E. Belanger Rose. Although he was born with many challenges, Rose lived a happy life, on his own t...

Obituaries •
Friday, December 28, 2012

Mid-Coast Meetings: Dec. 28-Jan.3

Bath Wed.    1/2    6 p.m.    City Council    CH Brunswick Wed.    1/2    7 p.m.    Marine ...

Community •
Friday, December 28, 2012

Brunswick Police Beat: Dec. 28

Arrests 12/19 at 5:17 p.m. John P. Roberts Jr., 42, of Mill Lane, Westbrook, was arrested on Tibbetts Drive by Lt. Todd Ridlon on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. John J. Connors, 40, of Verrill Road, Portland, also was arrested on the same charge.

Police Beat •
Thursday, December 27, 2012

Departing Brunswick councilor hears thanks from town

BRUNSWICK — An era will end on the Town Council Jan. 7, when John Richardson replaces Councilor Joanne King. King, who has been the chairwoman for six years and on the council for nine, has seen the town wrestle with the closing of Brunswick Naval Air Station, and embrace development...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 4:00 pm

Dog, meet yoga: Brunswick shelter program aims to enrich canines' lives

BRUNSWICK — Starting in January, four lucky dog owners will have the opportunity to learn about the power of "Doga," a marriage of yoga for humans and obedience training for dogs. The class is one of the many upcoming features in the Coastal Humane Society's new Canine Behavior ...

Dylan Martin • News •
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2:50 pm

Bath now home to support group for abused women

BATH — New Hope for Women is offering a six-week support group for women who have suffered from domestic or dating violence and need a safe and nurturing place to turn. The six-week group will be held at the organization's new Bath headquarters at 12 Court St. from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 ...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2:20 pm
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