What’s Happening in District 51? CUMBERLAND — The month of March held many special events for MSAD 51 students, particularly in the arts and robotic engineering. Throughout the district, March was known as Celebration of the Arts Month. Many different events occurred throughout the month, such as the Greely High School Band and Pops Concert, […]
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Letters to the editor, May 18, 2010:Tax code veto: Thumbs up or down?
The TV ads have started on Question 1, the “people’s veto” of the state’s new tax code. Maine voters are asked to vote “no” on “a plan to raise income taxes in a bad economy.” These messages do not tell the whole story. The new law, which was passed on June 12, 2009, would add […]
Community Calendar: May 19 – 30
Greater Portland Benefits Wednesday 5/19 Portland Sailing Team Fundraiser, 20% food sales benefit PHS Sailing team, 5-9 p.m., Parker’s Restaurant, 1349 Washington Ave., Portland, hosted by Portland Sailing Boosters. Thursday 5/20 First Annual Stiletto Challenge, to raise money for breast cancer research and “Lift Up Ellie,” with three 100-yard dashes, after party with live music […]
Atlantis docks at International Space Station
This may be the final flight for the shuttle, unless a move succeeds to keep the fleet flying next year.
Red Sox get two big pops from Big Papi
David Ortiz continues his resurgence with two impressive home runs as Boston tops Detroit, 7-2.
Mid-Coast Meetings: May 14 – 20
Brunswick Mon. 5/17 1 p.m. Staff Review 46 Federal St. Mon. 5/17 4 p.m. Conservation Commission Maine Street Station Mon. 5/17 7 p.m. Town Council MSS Tue. 5/18 7:15 p.m. Village Review Board MSS Wed. 5/19 6 p.m. Appointment Sub Committee MSS Wed. 5/19 7 p.m. Recreation Commission MSS Thu. 5/20 5 p.m. Downtown Master […]
Southern Meetings: May 14 – 20
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 5/18 6:30 p.m. Thomas Memorial Library Board TML Tue. 5/18 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 5/19 7 p.m. Municipal Operations Review Committee TH Thu. 5/20 7 p.m. Fort Williams Advisory Commission PW South Portland Mon. 5/17 5:30 p.m. School Board Executive Session CH Mon. 5/17 6 p.m. School Board Special Meeting […]
Mid-Coast School Notebook: May 12
Brunswick High School2009-2010 Third Quarter Honor Roll High Honors Grade 12: Elena Mandzhukova, Rebekka Miller, Nicholas Morin, Ted Murphy, Dillon Schafer, Danielle Tetu, Olivia Tetu Grade 11: Emily Barter, Naomi Bravo, Austin Gay, Skylar Goldwaite, Amy Jones, Torrie McClintick, Nathan McCue, George Mills, Morgan Moore, Anna Palopoli, Alison Pease, Forrest Sawyer, Haley Shaw, Jennifer Wenzler […]
Northern Meetings: May 13 – 19
Falmouth Thu. 5/13 7 p.m. Long Range Planning Advisory Committee TH Mon. 5/17 8:30 a.m. Community Development Committee TH Mon. 5/17 7 p.m. School Board TH Tue. 5/18 4 p.m. Parks and Community Programs Advisory Committee TH Cumberland Tue. 5/18 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Wed. 5/19 6 p.m. Veteran’s Monument Committee TH Freeport Thu. […]
People and Business: May 12
5th annual Heroes withHearts awards presented PORTLAND — The Community Counseling Center of Portland recently held its fifth annual Heroes with Heart awards dinner and silent auction to benefit the Trauma Intervention Program of Portland. The 2010 Heart of Gold Award was presented to Major General John W. Libby, Adjutant General, Maine Army National Guard, […]