Portland students inspired to give by Cape Elizabeth veteran Cheverus High School in Portland has a long history of honoring veterans and welcomes veterans to come and share their experiences with students. One such visit inspired a school-wide fundraiser during Maine Catholic Schools Week, which culminated on Feb. 1. In November, Sgt. Craig Grossi, a […]
February 2020
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Peter Funt: Candidates peddle their papers
Do political endorsements by newspapers have much impact? It was debatable even back in the 1980s, when daily circulation stood at about 63 million nationwide, and it’s even more uncertain now that the number has dropped by more than half. But while some people study polls, I watch editorial pages for insight about this vexing […]
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Letter to the editor: Vaccines transformed families’ lives – vote ‘no’ on 1
Polio struck a friend of mine prior to elementary school. Every day I, or another schoolchild, would hold one heavy crutch while she labored to climb the eight steps to the first-floor classroom. She had heavy braces on both legs, and this unpleasant ritual took about 15 minutes each time. Once up the steps, she […]
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Commentary: Proposed $23 million ‘pack tax’ won’t solve Maine’s recycling problems
Requiring businesses to compensate municipalities for the cost of recycling packaging simply shifts costs.
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Tom Allen: Bloomberg the best bet to unite Democrats
Bernie Sanders does not build coalitions, according to a former congressional colleague.
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Commentary: Will there ever be a right time for a woman president? Busting the ‘electability’ fears
Only by being honest with ourselves about how far we have to go will we be able to create a more equitable playing field.
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Obituary: John E. Benoit Sr.
BRUNSWICK – John E. Benoit Sr., 81, of Brunswick, died on Feb. 21, 2020 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. He …
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Obituary: Dugald C. McLeod Jr.
LONDON, England – Dugald C. McLeod Jr., of Southport died of complications from pneumonia on Feb. 21, 2020, in London, the …
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Obituary: Sean Philip Connolly
PORTLAND – Sean Philip Connolly, 51, of Quebec Street, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.
Sean, sometimes called “Con Man” by …
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Obituary: Beverly Spencer Murray
PORTLAND – Beverly Spencer Murray, 91, a longtime Westbrook resident, died Feb. 24, 2020 at the Barron Center in Portland after …