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The View From Away: My friend, my teacher

One of my writers’ group colleagues asked me at last week’s meeting if I have to censor my writing for The Forecaster. The question got me thinking about how many of my assumptions I have had to change since coming to Maine. I thought censorship would be a significant issue, gi...

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Unsung Hero: Jim Pinfold, from South Portland to Sri Lanka, with love

SOUTH PORTLAND — Why would an ordinary citizen endure a 20-hour trip every spring to go to hot and humid Sri Lanka? The answer begins with birds or, more accurately, bird-watching. In the mid-1990s, Jim Pinfold, who works as a buyer for Bull Moose, began taking bird-watching trips to...

David Treadwell • News •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 11:00 am

After sale falls through, Mercy seeks deal with parent of Bangor hospital

PORTLAND — The proposed sale of Mercy Health System to a for-profit hospital chain is off, but Mercy is now negotiating a new deal with Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems. Mercy, the nonprofit system that operates 230-bed Mercy Hospital, Portland's second-largest, had been trying since...

William Hall • News •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 8:40 am

Traditional, fresh events greet Hanukkah in greater Portland

PORTLAND — Eight days and nights of Hanukkah began last weekend with several events in and around Portland. The annual Hanukkah party was held Friday night at the Maine Jewish Museum as a preview to the festival. Saturday night saw the lighting of the grand menorah in front of the st...

Timothy Gillis • News •
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 8:30 am

Portland to license same-sex marriages in wee hours of Dec. 29

PORTLAND — The city clerk's office will be open for the first three hours of Saturday, Dec. 29, to perform functions including issuing marriage licenses and performing wedding ceremonies, the city announced in a press release.

News •
Friday, December 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Portland Pirates owner arrested for OUI

PORTLAND — Portland Pirates owner Brian Petrovek was arrested for drunk driving early Wednesday and released on bail, police said. Petrovek, 57, was charged with operating under the influence after his Jeep Wrangler crashed around 1:15 a.m. and became stuck on a concrete median at th...

News •
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 4:50 pm

Portland Regional Chamber CEO to step down

PORTLAND — W. Godfrey Wood, chief executive of the Portland Regional Chamber, today said he will retire from his position at the end of the month. Wood has been the business advocacy group's top executive since 1997. PRC Board Chairman James Cohen said the chamber would immedi...

William Hall • News •
Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 2:50 pm

Richard Frederick Schwarz, 88: veteran, reluctant gardener

CUMBERLAND — Richard Frederick Schwarz, 88, died Nov. 21 at Mercy Hospital after a long period of declining health. He was born in Portland on May 20, 1924, the second son of William Frederick and Georgiana Mae (Mitchell) Schwarz. He was educated in Portland schools and graduated fro...

Obituaries •
Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Maryland firefighter picked for Portland fire chief

PORTLAND — Jerome LaMoria, a 25-year firefighting veteran from Prince George's County, Md., has been chosen to become chief of the city Fire Department, City Manager Mark Rees announced Tuesday. LaMoria's select...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12:50 pm

Portland free health clinic 'living on fumes'

PORTLAND — More than 500 people could lose their only source of health care if an India Street clinic can't soon find a way to pay its bills. The Portland Community Free Clinic, at 103 India St., offers primary and some specialized medical care to low-income Cumberland County residen...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm
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