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Portland elementary school gets new iPads, AppleTVs

PORTLAND — Longfellow Elementary School has received nearly $4,500 for new technology. The money, awarded by the Anne Foss Computer Curriculum Fund, will purchase six iPads and Apple TVs for the school, according to a Portland Public Schools press release. The technology will be used...

News •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:30 pm

Arts Calendar: May 15-28

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 5/15 Eva Murray, author of "Island Schoolhouse," 12 p.m., Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700, free. Thursday 5/16

Lifestyle •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Community Calendar: May 15-28

Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 5/15 Veterans Affairs “VA2K” Walk, 11 a.m., 144 Fore St., Portland, 771-3520. Saturday 5/18 Plant and book sale ...

Community •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Out & About: World premieres by 2 Maine composers

World premieres of works by two Maine composers will be featured as three of Maine’s classical music organizations wrap up their 2012-2013 seasons with concerts this weekend, while another presents a special spring event on May 23. Oratorio Chorale exits with concerts on Saturday and...

Scott Andrews • Lifestyle •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

The Universal Notebook: The government is us, governor

“The government is what we call ourselves when we agree to work together,” retired U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., told an audience at Colby College in Waterville last month. The problem of partisan gridlock in Washington, Frank explained, is not a function of Republicans and ...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:50 pm

The View From Away: Laughter is the best medicine (followed closely by therapy and psychotropic meds)

One of the more enlightening aspects of my Canadian adventure, and a reason I will have a soft spot for Canada long after this job ends, is the experience of working without the specter of depression looming over my head all the time. The clinical kind, I mean. I still get plenty of the ga...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:30 pm

Policy Wonk: Balanced tax reform eludes Woodbury, 'Gang of 11'

It is not the boldness of the reforms that is troubling about LD 1496, the set of tax reforms proposed by the so-called "Gang of 11" and its principal architect, Yarmouth independent Sen. Richard Woodbury. It is the breadth of the legislation. The number of moving parts (proposed changes) ...

Orlando Delogu • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2:20 pm

Forecaster Forum: Putting aside politics to reform Maine's tax code

What happens when one independent, five Democrats and five Republicans decide to leave their politics at the door in the name of Maine’s well being? A chance at real and meaningful reform is created. By now you have probably heard a good deal about the so-called “Gang of 11,&rd...

Rep. Mark Dion, Rep. Sara Gideon and Rep. Amy Volk • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:10 pm

Superintendent's Notebook: Portland schools encourage students to commute by foot, pedal

They picked the prettiest day of spring for National Bike and Walk to School Day on May 8. Hundreds of children in the Portland Public Schools participated, and so did I. Our district is promoting biking and walking as one of several initiatives to encourage sustainability. I began my day ...

Emmanuel Caulk • Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:50 pm

Letter: Congress Square Plaza column ignored facts

If Marian McCue's Forecaster Forum about Congress Square Plaza appeared 30 years ago, it would have been on target. Today it is an opinion...

• Opinion •
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 9:00 am
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