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Wayne Kaye Nickerson, 64: A true outdoorsman

YARMOUTH — Wayne Kaye Nickerson, 64, of Yarmouth, died unexpectedly Friday as the result of a snowmobile accident. Nickerson was born Feb. 11, 1949, in Portland, the son of Adeline Norton Nickerson and Kaye Nickerson. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Yarmouth High ...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Northern Meetings: March 14-20

Chebeague Island Tues.  3/19  6:30 p.m.  CISD School Committee  School Tues.  3/19  7:15 p.m.  CICA Housing Committee Meeting  PH Wed.  3/20  7:30 p.m.  CIC Board Meeting  PH Cumberlan...

Community •
Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Freeport storm budget weathers blizzard

FREEPORT — Town officials are hoping Maine's southern coast has seen the last of its winter snow storms. After several heavy storms this season landed mostly on the weekends, including the Feb. 8-9 blizzard that dumped more than 30 inches of snow in some areas, the town has exhausted...

Will Graff • News •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 3:50 pm

Regional meeting identifies issues facing Casco Bay clammers

BRUNSWICK — Marine resource experts who discussed how to begin regional efforts to conserve the softshell clam said green crabs and nitrogen are the No. 1 enemy. Harvesters from Scarborough to Wiscasset attended the meeting the Casco Bay Marine Resource Summit on March 7 at the Bruns...

Dylan Martin • News •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 11:50 am

Consensus reached on revised student restraint rules

PORTLAND — Even the staunchest opponents to revising Maine’s student restraint and seclusion laws are accepting proposed changes that would loosen the existing law. “Overall I am really pleased (with the changes),” said Deb Davis, a disability rights advocate w...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 10:50 am

People and Business

Good Deeds The Maine Red Claws and Unum joined with the Center for Grieving Children recently to announce a new program called Hoops for Hope. Through the Hoops for Hope program, individuals and corporations will be able to pledge a dollar amount for every free throw the M...

Community •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Arts Calendar March 13-26

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 3/13 Marianne Boruch, 7 p.m., Woodbury Campus Center, University of...

Lifestyle •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Community Calendar March 13-26

Greater Portland Benefits

Community •
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

High-speed toll lanes coming to Maine Turnpike

PORTLAND — Starting April 1, drivers won't have to slow down to pay their fare at the Maine Turnpike toll plaza in New Gloucester. The plaza will open two dedicated lanes, one in each direction of travel, that will allow drivers to pay using E-ZPass electronic toll collection devices...

News •
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 3:20 pm

Out & About: Longfellow Chorus and 'Rite of Spring'

Southern Maine’s arts and entertainment machinery is certainly in high gear this week, with many great events competing for time and attention. Most significant is this weekend’s three-day Longfellow Chorus Festival, which includes a performance of the rarely heard “Hiawa...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:20 pm
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