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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: Amused, confused by Beem's view of wealth

I'm both amused and confused by Edgar Allen Beem's recent column, "The rich vs. the rest of us." First, Mr. Beem seems to hold Mitt R...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Arts Calendar: Oct. 10-21

Greater Portland Books & Authors Tuesday 10/9

Lifestyle •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:40 am

Community Calendar: Oct. 10-21

Greater Portland Benefits Beards B-cause, participants grow beards from September to March to benefit the Cancer Community Center, visit MyStacheFightsCancer.com, beardsbcause@gmail.com.  Friday 10/12

Community •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 11:40 am

UPDATE: Students will return to Hall Elementary Tuesday

PORTLAND — Hall Elementary School students will return to class Tuesday after a Sept. 17 electrical fire closed the school for three weeks.

Will Graff • News •
Friday, October 5, 2012 at 10:30 am

Roland J. Liberty, 88: A peaceful, talented musician

NORTH YARMOUTH — Roland J. Liberty, 88, of North Yarmouth died on Sept. 24 at Mercy Hospital in Portland after two months of declining health. He was born in North Yarmouth on April 30, 1924, a son of Phillip and Louisa (Therrian) Liberty.

Obituaries •
Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Portland police make arrest in probe of home invasions

PORTLAND — Police made an arrest Monday in the investigation of two home-invasion robberies that occurred within hours of each other Sunday morning. Kaemar Wilson, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was charged with armed robbery in connection with one of the incidents, at 233 Cumberland Ave.

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Portland City Council makes short work of routine agenda

PORTLAND — The City Council took less than 30 minutes Monday night to take care of business. In a brief agenda, the council approved the appointment of 22 wardens and clerks to the city voting wards; established polling times for Election Day, Nov. 6; and approved celebrations planne...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:10 pm

Portland-Freeport, Biddeford YMCAs merge

PORTLAND — Two branches of the YMCA have merged to form the YMCA of Southern Maine, it was announced Monday. The Cumberland County and Northern York County branches have joined after entering into a management-sharing agreement in May. The Northern York County Y, based in Bidd...

William Hall • News •
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:30 am

Fire cleanup expands at Hall Elementary School in Portland

PORTLAND — The School Department will hold another public meeting for Hall Elementary School families Thursday evening as cleanup of the Orono Road school continues for a second week, and possibly longer. In a statement released late Monday, the department said the independent e...

Amber Cronin • News •
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:30 am
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