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Unsung Hero: Gary Fogg of Topsham, maintaining trails and forging connections

TOPSHAM — Gary Fogg is a Renaissance man, and he believes that every citizen has a duty to be informed about history, government, religion and science. He’s a maverick who spent a year between high school and college working minimum-wage jobs and driving a 1967 Volkswagen bug a...

David Treadwell • News •
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7:50 am

People and Business

Representatives from the Maine Red Cross Midcoast Chapter, serving part of Cumberland County and all of Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties, recently joined with the state's four additional chapters and representatives from the Maine Cr...

Community •
Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Tall tree wanted for Portland celebration

PORTLAND — If you're pining to get rid of a pine tree, furious at a back-yard fir, or eager to spruce up the city with a spruce, Portland's Downtown District wants to hear from you. The business development group is searching for a 40- to 60-foot-tall tree that will serv...

News •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 3:30 pm

Out & About: 'Rhinestone Cowboy' rides into the Portland sunset

It’s a busy week on the arts and entertainment front, with a varied menu that spotlights several formats and styles. The most newsworthy event is Glen Campbell’s Goodbye Tour, which visits Portland on Oct. 16. The multi-platinum country singer was diagnosed with Alzheimer&rsquo...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:50 pm

The Universal Notebook: The man with the dragonfly tattoo

Every once in awhile it occurs to me that I might like to do something entirely different with my life. I have wanted to be a writer since I was 13, but I had hoped to become a better writer than I am 50 years later. I somehow imagined I would be a major novelist by now, not just a local journali...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:40 pm

No Sugar Added: College is more memorable the 2nd time around

You know the saying, “time flies”? Well, the more mature I get (and I’m talking mature as measured by years on this planet, not as measured by my behavior), the more I do indeed believe that it’s going by not just at a quick trot, but at the equivalent of Mach 5. Th...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:30 pm

Letter: Outside money taints District 11 race

A recent news article exposed the insidious effect of out-of-state special-interest money in the state Senate District 11 race for the seat currently held by Sen. Dick Woodbury. These special interests are spending unlimited amounts of money to defeat Woodbury and pushin...

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

Letter: Moriarty the choice in District 108

Please join me in voting for Steve Moriarty as our state representative in District 108 (North Yarmouth, Cumberland, Chebeague Island and Long Island). Steve is the type of leader and problem solver we need in Augusta. Steve always conducts himself in a dignified manner. He is a leader who works ...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Letter: Moriarty in House District 108

As I think about who I will vote for on Nov. 6, my decisions will be based on who I think will help repair the divisive political landscape we see both in Washington and Augusta. Steve Moriarty, candidate for District 108 of the Maine House of Representatives, will bring a pragmatic, responsible,...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:50 pm

Letter: GOP literature reflects poorly on Tyll

I have been dismayed by the misrepresentations made in many political ads this year, not only in the national elections, but also on the local level. A few weeks ago I received a political mailing about Chris Tyll, candidate for the state Senate in District 11, proclaiming, "Because of his effort...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:30 pm
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