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Letter: Support Moriarty in House District 108

Steve Moriarty has worked for and deserves our support in House District 108. He is one of the few candidates to actually go door-to-door to introduce himself to voters while seeking their input regarding the issues that matter to them. This is typical of Steve's approach to problem solvin...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

Northern Meetings: Oct. 18-24

Cumberland

Community •
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Cumberland forest access to be dedicated

CUMBERLAND — A conservation easement is the site of a dedication and fall hike Saturday, Oct. 20. The Farwell Forest easement and a granite bench will be dedicated in part to the memory of the late Lynette Seekins Cameron. She grew up in Cumberland and was the fourth-generation of he...

News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 9:20 am

Water district to pay $33K for illegally razing North Yarmouth historic house

NORTH YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Water District will pay nearly $33,000 for illegally demolishing a 19th century Baston Road house in July. The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a consent agreement with the district that imposes a $20,000 civil penalty. It also assesses th...

Alex Lear • News •
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 8:20 am

Portland forum examines bias-based profiling in Maine

PORTLAND — Police and members of the public gathered last Friday to find common ground on bias-based profiling, a topic that affects Maine's diverse populations and general public safety. In 2009, a

Marena Blanchard • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:50 am

Running for confidence: Portland school launches self-esteem program for girls

PORTLAND — Thirty-seven students at Longfellow Elementary School are running against stereotypes through a program focused on building self-esteem in adolescent girls. The girls, all in grades three through five, are participating in a10-week training program with

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:20 am

Scenarios collide in North Yarmouth discussion about leaving SAD 51

NORTH YARMOUTH — In the first of two public discussions on whether the town should leave its school district, residents were told Oct. 10 that doing so would either save money or add to their tax burden. The second meeting on withdrawal from School Administrative District 51 was sche...

Alex Lear • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 10:00 am

Family business seminar in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND — More than 80 percent of Maine's businesses are family-owned. Buying, selling or passing these businesses on are the topics of a forum beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Marriott at Sable Oaks.

News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 9:30 am

Maine's public access ombudsman expects to be busy

FREEPORT — Public access and freedom of information advocates have long been calling for the appointment of an official to help the public navigate Maine's freedom of access laws. They got their wish in the last legislative session when two bills passed, fully funding the state's fir...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 8:30 am

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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