Travel is returning to normal as airlines, train operators and bus companies resume full schedules today. At about 8:30 this morning, a US Airways flight from New York’s LaGuardia Airport touched down at the Portland International Jetport, the first commercial flight to arrive since Tropical Storm Irene passed over Maine, said airport Director Paul Bradbury. […]
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Former Bowdoin President Greason dies
A. LeRoy Greason is credited with strengthening the school’s liberal arts curriculum and improving environmental, arctic, Asian and computer programs.
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No reports of major injuries as Irene steams northeast
Some roads in western Maine remain impassible and thousands of people are without power this morning courtesy of Tropical Storm Irene, but officials say they have not received reports of deaths or injuries caused by the storm. Maine Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Lynette Miller said Route 27, a major thoroughfare through Franklin County, remains closed […]
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The Bottom Line: Keeping on an even keel
A boatbuilder tacks to stay on course as the market shifts
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Sailing brought CEO to the helm
THOMASTON – Cabot Lyman’s wispy white hair creeps out from under a faded red baseball cap. He wears sunglasses, a navy-blue sweat shirt, khaki shorts and sandals. His face is tanned, if not slightly weathered. Lyman is standing in the sun outside the headquarters of his company, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, recalling the three years he sailed […]
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State faces major threat from wind and flooding
The storm is expected to cross into Maine late this afternoon.
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Groups prepare to open hurricane shelters
The Red Cross has set up shelters in six towns in Maine and has 200 volunteers on standby to help storm victims.
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Old Port preps for Irene
Boaters, condo owners and restaurant/store merchants are ready for the storm.
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Most airlines cancel Jetport flights through Sunday
The Downeaster has canceled service for Sunday.
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Hurricane shelter to open tonight, no evacuations ordered
The shelter will open at 8 p.m. today at the Portland Expo for people seeking protection from Hurricane Irene.