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The Universal Notebook: The man with the dragonfly tattoo

Every once in awhile it occurs to me that I might like to do something entirely different with my life. I have wanted to be a writer since I was 13, but I had hoped to become a better writer than I am 50 years later. I somehow imagined I would be a major novelist by now, not just a local journali...

Edgar Allen Beem • Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 2:40 pm

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: Support Millett in Senate District 7

Senate District 7 voters in South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough are lucky to have a first-rate candidate like Rebecca Millett ready to stand up for us in Augusta. At a time when working families and the middle class are enduring one attack after another, Rebecca Millett is some...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:20 pm

Letter: Brunswick parent appreciates Sirocki

I am the mother of a special needs child, and had the unnerving task two years ago of testifying before the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services  on a complex and controversial medical issue. I have talked to many legislators before about my son's special medical needs and v...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 12:10 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

Letter: Bishop in House District 123

I’m writing to endorse Roger Bishop as an independent candidate for House District 123. Roger ‘s strong business background will be an asset in promoting economic growth both locally and at the state level. His leadership roles in human resources management speak to his skills in work...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 9:30 am

Letter: Doyle in Scarborough Senate District 6

Elections are quickly upon us. This year we lose a good friend to Scarborough, Sen. Phil Bartlett, Senate District 6, to term limits. The good news is that there is a wonderful candidate I’m very happy to support: Jim Boyle. After meeting Jim, I quickly came to realize that one of hi...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 9:20 am

Letter: Bartlett backs Boyle in Senate District 6

As a small business owner, and as someone who works side-by-side with his five employees, Jim Boyle knows why economic growth matters in Maine, and why education matters, too. His view is that education helps Maine workers obtain better jobs and afford quality health care. And he knows that inves...

• Opinion •
Monday, October 8, 2012 at 9:20 am
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