Despite pleas, N.H. bear feedings persist

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May 19, 2014

Despite pleas, N.H. bear feedings persist

Two bears had to be killed after they got so used to human food that they were breaking into cars and garages.
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May 19, 2014

Commentary: Legacy of Brown v. Board of Education in jeopardy 60 years later

‘Resegregation’ began during the 1980s as local public school districts handled their own racial balance.
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May 19, 2014

Vermont firm to workers: Save energy, earn bonus

Employees are offered a $6,000 annual bonus offset by a tax on their usage of fossil fuels.
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May 19, 2014

Surge in projects raises Portland’s income, but tax hike still needed

Even an $87 million jump in property value doesn’t offset new costs in the budget.
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May 19, 2014

Events

Magic show to benefit child at Safe Passage / Christian bands to perform at Funtown SOULJAM / Annual Legion food drive to benefit local food pantry ... and other community news

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May 19, 2014

College notes

Graduations Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California: Sean Sidders, North Yarmouth. Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina: Nicole Buzzell, Saco; Orrin Googins, Gray. Colby-Sawyer College, New London, New Hampshire: Colleen Evans, Kittery Point; Jessica Foye, Kittery;Amanda Kimball, Gray; Samantha Marquis, Mechanic Falls; Amy Richard, Portland; Jennifer Ricker, Durham; Peter Schnell, Portland; Brittnie Tardif, Auburn. Hope College, […]
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May 19, 2014

Blood drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public. Monday 1 to 6 p.m., Newbegin Center, 22 Main St., Gray Tuesday Noon to 6 p.m., Saint Martha’s Church, 4 Portland Road, Kennebunk 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monmouth Academy, 96 Academy Road, Monmouth Noon to 5 p.m., Hampton Inn Saco, 48 Industrial […]
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May 19, 2014

Potluck

Wednesday Chop suey, salad, rolls, cake, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with plant swap. Community Hall, 292 Route 121, Otisfield. Free with donations accepted. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Steak and cheese sandwich, […]
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May 19, 2014

Reunions

HIGH SCHOOL South Portland High School, 6 p.m. July 18, all class reunion. Military Museum, Peary Terrace, South Portland. For information, call Jane Seymour Pearson, (239) 728-8252 or (239) 282-2818. Camden High School, starting at 4 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8, 109th Alumni Banquet and silent auction at Point Lookout, Northport. […]
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May 19, 2014

Births

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Mid Coast Hospital Noah Hadrian Nixon, born April 26 to Matthew and Jessica Nixon, Topsham. Grandparents: David and Ramona Watson, South China; Eileen and Thomas Nixon, […]

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