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The View From Away: Navigating the land of hope and glory

Recently a high school friend emailed several of us from Cranbrook – a.k.a. The School That Dare Not Speak Its Name (thanks, Mitt) – looking for World Series tickets to see my once-beloved Detroit Tigers (curse you, Designated Hitter Rule, for turning the AL into a carnival sideshow)....

Mike Langworthy • Opinion •
Monday, October 29, 2012 at 10:00 am

No Sugar Added: Give me a sign, sometimes

If you’ve ever visited Disney World or some other large amusement park, you are probably familiar with the signs. The ones that blatantly forewarn you of your fate. Of the coming torment. Of the hours or minutes you will need to stand in line behind the mass of sometimes cranky adults and f...

Sandi Amorello • Opinion •
Monday, October 29, 2012 at 9:30 am

Letter: Livestrong matters, with or without Armstrong

Fifteen years ago Livestrong began. Since then, the foundation has raised nearly $500 million to serve people affected by cancer and 2.5 million people have benefited from the foundation’s resources and services. The Livestrong Cancer Navigation Center provides a range of free services for ...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 29, 2012 at 8:20 am

Portland schools closing 1 hour early because of Hurricane Sandy

PORTLAND — City public schools will end classes one hour early Monday because of the expected impact of Hurricane Sandy. After-school and evening activities are also canceled, Peter Eglinton, the School Department's chief operations officer, said in a press release. The decisi...

• News •
Monday, October 29, 2012 at 7:50 am

Community Calendar: Oct. 31-Nov. 11

Greater Portland Benefits Apple Pie Fundraiser, to benefit Cumberland/North Yarmouth Community Food Bank, pies will be delivered on or before Nov. 18, order by Nov. 9, mpshaw1@gmail.com or 829-4687. Wednesday 10/31

Community •
Sunday, October 28, 2012

Arts Calendar: Oct. 31- Nov. 11

Greater Portland Call for Art The Society for East End Arts is looking for artists to participate in its annual holiday sale, Art on the Hill, to be held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at East End School in Portland; register at SEAportland.org.

Lifestyle •
Sunday, October 28, 2012

Brian Allen Foster, 63: lover of history, antique radios

BATH — Brian Allen Foster, 63,  died Oct. 12 at Mid Coast Hospital after a long struggle with cancer. Foster was born in Bath on July 19, 1949, the son of Oliver and Germaine (Gagnon) Foster. He graduated in 1967 from Morse High School, where he was an active member of the band and lat...

Obituaries •
Friday, October 26, 2012

Adequate progress still evades Portland schools

PORTLAND — Seven of the city's public schools have been identified for continuous improvement under the No Child Left Behind Act by the Maine Department of Education. In order to meet the standard for Adequate Yearly Progress under the act, a school must

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 2:20 pm

Dredging recommended for Portland's Capisic Pond

PORTLAND — Capisic Pond Park once again went under the microscope Monday night, as officials and consultants met with park neighbors to discuss plans for bringing new life to the city's largest body of fresh water. Monday's meeting, led by City Councilor Ed Suslovic, presented enviro...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 1:50 pm

Portland School Board election has contests in 2 districts

PORTLAND — Two of the three races for School Board are contested on Nov. 6. Incumbent Sarah Thompson, an administrator at Maine Medical Center, is unopposed for her third term as an at-large board member. In District 1, which covers the city's East End to High Street, inc...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 1:50 pm
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