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Town torn over ribbons' significance

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 EDITOR'S NOTE Edition: Final Section: Home & Family Starting June 8, The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram will launch a new format for publishing wedding and engagement announcements as well as other celebrations ...

MAINE MED HONORSLIFE-GIVING MILESTONE ; Donors, recipients and staff celebrate hospital's 1,000 kidney transplants.

Jun 01, 2003; ... JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 MAINE MED HONORSLIFE-GIVING MILESTONE ; Donors, recipients and staff celebrate hospital's 1,000 kidney transplants. Byline: JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England From ...

A PEACEABLE PORTAL

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 A PEACEABLE PORTAL Edition: YORK Section: Maine & New England Memo: Photo ran in York, Coast and North Central editions. Caption text ...

On the Move

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 On the Move Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: On the Move Memo: How to submit an item "On the Move" runs on Tuesdays and Sundays. Submit items of interest regarding new employees, promotions and professional honors to: ...

Biz quiz

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Biz quiz Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: Biz quiz A panel appointed by the Cumberland County Civic Center's board of trustees has recommended replacing the 25-year-old Spring Street facility with a larger arena on ...

Up ahead

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Up ahead Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: Up ahead If you are interested in seeing how the lessons and ideals of sports might apply to your work life, next week is for you.On Tuesday, the Unemployed ...

Hungry for venture capital ; Though it will never rival Massachusetts, Maine is taking steps to build its version of an entrepreneurial 'cauldron' to attract more investment in technology start-ups

Jun 01, 2003; ... MATT WICKENHEISER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Hungry for venture capital ; Though it will never rival Massachusetts, Maine is taking steps to build its version of an entrepreneurial 'cauldron' to attract more investment in technology start-ups Byline: ...

Elizabeth S. Ross, would try anything, but found her niche in teaching

Jun 01, 2003; ... Josie Huang Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Elizabeth S. Ross, would try anything, but found her niche in teaching Byline: Josie Huang Edition: FINAL Section: Maine & New England Memo: lead obit; Each day the newsroom selects one obituary and seeks to learn ...

Town torn over ribbons' significance

Jun 01, 2003; ... Bill Nemitz staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Town torn over ribbons' significance Byline: Bill Nemitz staff writer Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England CAMDEN -- The yellow ribbon appeared Tuesday, painted on the Knox Mill ...

Windham braces for Route 302 widening ; The $8 million, 4.1-mile project will begin late this summer and finish in 2005.

Jun 01, 2003; ... JUSTIN ELLIS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Windham braces for Route 302 widening ; The $8 million, 4.1-mile project will begin late this summer and finish in 2005. Byline: JUSTIN ELLIS Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Maine & New ...

MONTGOMERY, JAMES E.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 MONTGOMERY, JAMES E. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours MONTGOMERY, JAMES E. - ...

Chancellor earns high marks for first year ; University of Maine System's Joseph Westphal had a tough year, but associates say he rose to the occasion.

Jun 01, 2003; ... TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Chancellor earns high marks for first year ; University of Maine System's Joseph Westphal had a tough year, but associates say he rose to the occasion. Byline: TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writer Edition: ...

DAVIS, RUTH MCDERMOTT

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 DAVIS, RUTH MCDERMOTT Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours DAVIS, RUTH MCDERMOTT- 72, of South Portland, and Venice, Fla., ...

FENDERSON, JOHN W.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 FENDERSON, JOHN W. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours FENDERSON, JOHN W. - 48, of Wells, in ...

DODGE, FOREST R.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 DODGE, FOREST R. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

HILTON, EVELYN

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 HILTON, EVELYN Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours HILTON, EVELYN - 87, of Yarmouth and Pembroke, ...

HANSCOM, ADELINE E.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 HANSCOM, ADELINE E. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours HANSCOM, ADELINE E. - ...

DIXON, MAYNARD L

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 DIXON, MAYNARD L Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours DIXON, MAYNARD L - 72 of Portland, in Portland, May 29. Visiting ...

LEONARD, PHILIP J.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 LEONARD, PHILIP J. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours LEONARD, PHILIP J. - 90, of Portland, in Portland, May 30. Visiting hours, Sunday, ...

COOK, FRANK T.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 COOK, FRANK T. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours COOK, FRANK T. - of Saco nd formerly of South Portland, in Scarborough ....

LAROCHELLE, BARBARA A.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 LAROCHELLE, BARBARA A. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours LAROCHELLE, BARBARA A. - 15, of Springvale, in Springvale, May 29. Visiting hours 2-4 ...

SARGENT, NEWELL E.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 SARGENT, NEWELL E. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours SARGENT, NEWELL E. - 55, of Portland, in ...

BOUTET, LAURETTE F.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 BOUTET, LAURETTE F. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours BOUTET, LAURETTE F. - 91, of Biddeford, in Biddeford, May 30. Visiting hours 2-4 ...

SMART, PHILLIP M.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 SMART, PHILLIP M. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours SMART, PHILLIP M. -60, of Naples, in Naples, May 29.Visiting hours 2-4 and 6-8 ...

GAINES, WOLCOTT S., Jr.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 GAINES, WOLCOTT S., Jr. Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

FOSS, M. IRENE

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 FOSS, M. IRENE Edition: Final Section: Maine & New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours FOSS, M. IRENE - 91, of North Waterboro, May 30. A visiting hour Monday, June 2, 12-1 p.m. at North ...

Maine groups oppose proposed hydro reform ; Changes could prove harmful to the state's rivers, opponents say.

Jun 01, 2003; ... MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Maine groups oppose proposed hydro reform ; Changes could prove harmful to the state's rivers, opponents say. Byline: MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: FRONT Maine environmental ...

FROM OPPRESSION A family of Kurdish refugees finally has a place to call home. ; After years of heartache and tears, a new beginning in Maine

Jun 01, 2003; ... KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 FROM OPPRESSION A family of Kurdish refugees finally has a place to call home. ; After years of heartache and tears, a new beginning in Maine Byline: KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Baldacci challenge: Bigger is better if towns join services ; Mainers may treasure small-town government, but regionalization is a financial necessity, the governor says. Series: STATE HOUSE '03

Jun 01, 2003; ... TOM BELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Baldacci challenge: Bigger is better if towns join services ; Mainers may treasure small-town government, but regionalization is a financial necessity, the governor says. Series: STATE HOUSE '03 Byline: TOM BELL Staff ...

Boat's ready when weather is

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Boat's ready when weather is Edition: FINAL Section: Maine & New England Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: Staff photo by Gordon Chibroski Falmouth boaters Steve Booth and Becky Bickford walk ...

Music festival in Saco aims high with uplifting message ; The Jesus and Music Festival features dozens of bands in a concert that doubles as a ministry.

Jun 01, 2003; ... TED COHEN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Music festival in Saco aims high with uplifting message ; The Jesus and Music Festival features dozens of bands in a concert that doubles as a ministry. Byline: TED COHEN Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

Much mulch

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Much mulch Edition: FINAL Section: Maine & New England Portland -- Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: Staff photo by Gordon Chibroski Portland park ...

Women settle in to influential Senate roles

Jun 01, 2003; ... Bart Jansen staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Women settle in to influential Senate roles Byline: Bart Jansen staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Insight Column: Washington Politics WASHINGTON -- Ho hum. The Senate has 14 women - a ...

Health-care agreement gives away too much ; The best part of the governor's plan got left behind in negotiations with opponents.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Health-care agreement gives away too much ; The best part of the governor's plan got left behind in negotiations with opponents. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Gov. Baldacci reached an unfortunate compromise with opponents of ...

Will the Democrats seize the day? ; The majority party in Augusta has an opportunity to make history. It appears to be blowing that chance.

Jun 01, 2003; ... John W. Porter Editorial Page Editor Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Will the Democrats seize the day? ; The majority party in Augusta has an opportunity to make history. It appears to be blowing that chance. Byline: John W. Porter Editorial Page Editor Edition: ...

Visitors to Acadia deserve timely parking information ; Not telling people when parking lots are full will send a message: Don't come back.

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Visitors to Acadia deserve timely parking information ; Not telling people when parking lots are full will send a message: Don't come back. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Talk about your tourist traps.It seems the ...

The Cost of a Living ; Earl Dotter's photographic exhibit, "The Price of Fish," documents the perils and unpredictability of the sea, a workplace without mercy.

Jun 01, 2003; ... BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 The Cost of a Living ; Earl Dotter's photographic exhibit, "The Price of Fish," documents the perils and unpredictability of the sea, a workplace without mercy. Byline: BOB KEYES Staff Writer Edition: ...

In the Arts

Jun 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 In the Arts Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Column: In the Arts NEH chair Cole to speakDAMARISCOTTA - Bruce Cole, chairman of the National Endowment for the ...

Water and its denizens

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Water and its denizens Edition: FINAL Section: Audience From gentle swirls to the crashing of waves to cascading waterfalls, the movements of water are fascinating. In the latest exhibit at Camden Falls Gallery, "Freshet to ...

Art lite? ; Call the dozens of 10-foot-tall structures creative. Call them a corporate boost to tourism. But Portland-area artists plead: Just don't call them art.

Jun 01, 2003; ... Bob Keyes Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Art lite? ; Call the dozens of 10-foot-tall structures creative. Call them a corporate boost to tourism. But Portland-area artists plead: Just don't call them art. Byline: Bob Keyes Staff Writer Edition: ...

Amid financial worries, theaters acting to survive

Jun 01, 2003; ... BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Amid financial worries, theaters acting to survive Byline: BOB KEYES Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Maine's summer theater season gets under way this month amid hopeful optimism, even as ...

ENGAGEMENTS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 ENGAGEMENTS Edition: Final Section: Home & Family Column: ENGAGEMENTS Mannette-WhiddenMarcie Mannette of Gray, daughter of Rueline and Phil Geishecker of Houlton and ...

Ripple effect ; The new wave in gardening cascades into back yards

Jun 01, 2003; ... JOANNE LANNIN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Ripple effect ; The new wave in gardening cascades into back yards Byline: JOANNE LANNIN Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Home & Family Memo: TIPS 1. Don't overdo the water garden features. Water ...

Annual kayak event makes campers happy

Jun 01, 2003; ... Deirdre Fleming Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Annual kayak event makes campers happy Byline: Deirdre Fleming Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Outdoors Memo: PADDLERS For information on the Paddle for Pine Tree Camp call 443- 3341 or go to ...

Paths to better living ; South Portland hopes to entice residents to get outside and walk - or bike, or 'blade - the newest portion of its Greenbelt walkway.

Jun 01, 2003; ... DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Paths to better living ; South Portland hopes to entice residents to get outside and walk - or bike, or 'blade - the newest portion of its Greenbelt walkway. Byline: DEIRDRE FLEMING Staff Writer Edition: ...

It's a never-ending job for ADs ; The many responsibilities heaped onto high school athletic directors take a toll on those who fill the job.

Jun 01, 2003; ... PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 It's a never-ending job for ADs ; The many responsibilities heaped onto high school athletic directors take a toll on those who fill the job. Byline: PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

GIRLS' TRACK PVC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 GIRLS' TRACK PVC CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: North Central Section: Sports Column: High Schools at OronoJohn Bapst 146, Narraguagus 67, Orono 65, Central 50 1/3, Greenville 34 1/3, Dexter 30, Penquis 30, Mattanawcook 28, ...

BOYS' TRACK PVC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 BOYS' TRACK PVC CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: NORTH CENTRAL Section: Sports Column: High Schools at OronoFoxcroft 98, Bucksport 87, John Bapst 84, Sumner 60, Mattanawcook 56, Greenville 50, Narraguagus 48, Orono 28, Stearns ...

GIRLS' TRACK MVC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 GIRLS' TRACK MVC CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: Coast Section: Sports Column: High Schools at LewistonWinthrop 160, Dirigo 105, Boothbay Region 74, Lisbon 56, Wiscasset 51, Madison 42, Hall-Dale 27, Mountain Valley 22, ...

BOYS' TRACK SMAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 BOYS' TRACK SMAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: FINAL Section: Sports at Fitzpatrick Stadium, PortlandDeering 118, Edward Little 115, South Portland 88, Portland 82, Sanford 61, Bonny Eagle 34, Massabesic 33, Biddeford 19, ...

ROWING NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 ROWING NCAA DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: Final Section: Sports Column: Colleges at IndianapolisColby 10, University of Puget Sound 12, Ithaca 12, U.S. Coast Guard 14, Trinity 14, Wellesley 16 Grand Final ...

GIRLS' TRACK WMC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 GIRLS' TRACK WMC CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: Final Section: Sports Column: High Schools at GorhamDIVISION ONE Greely 163, Gorham 128, York 84, Scarborough 62, Gray-New Gloucester 51 1/2, Marshwood 34 1/2, Kennebunk ...

BOYS' TRACK WMC CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 BOYS' TRACK WMC CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: Final Section: Sports Column: High Schools at GorhamDIVISION ONE Gorham 126, Greely 116 1/2 , Scarborough 79, York 78 1/2 , Gray- New Gloucester 78, Wells 40, Kennebunk ...

GIRLS' TRACK SMAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jun 01, 2003 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 GIRLS' TRACK SMAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Edition: Final Section: Sports Column: High Schools at Fitzpatrick Stadium, PortlandThornton Academy 124, Edward Little 112, South Portland 92, Massabesic 46, Westbrook 45, Cheverus ...

Murphy's Law and redemption

Jun 01, 2003; ... John Rolfe staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Murphy's Law and redemption Byline: John Rolfe staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports Column: Running Like most runners, Steve Reed has a keen and necessary appreciation of life's ups and downs ....

One year later, coach in control

Jun 01, 2003; ... Steve Solloway staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 One year later, coach in control Byline: Steve Solloway staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports He looks like Mike Rutherford yet somehow seems different. He talks like Mike Rutherford, yet ...

Tourneys abound in June

Jun 01, 2003; ... Tom Chard staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Tourneys abound in June Byline: Tom Chard staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports Column: Golf David Cummings and Sean Gorgone, who grew up playing at Bath and Brunswick, qualified for the ...

Portland softball in final

Jun 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Portland softball in final Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: Sports Column: High School Roundup Megan Rutherford went 3 for 4 and drove in three runs Saturday as Portland downed Deering ...

Portland softball in final

Jun 01, 2003; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Portland softball in final Byline: From staff reports Edition: North Central Section: Sports Column: High School Roundup Megan Rutherford went 3 for 4 and drove in three runs Saturday as Portland downed ...

Deering, Thornton are best outdoors ; The Deering boys and Thornton girls, who won indoor track titles, take the SMAA outdoor meets.

Jun 01, 2003; ... TOM CHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Deering, Thornton are best outdoors ; The Deering boys and Thornton girls, who won indoor track titles, take the SMAA outdoor meets. Byline: TOM CHARD Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports Memo: STATE ...

This time the winner is Deering ; The Rams make up for two losses to Portland by winning the Telegram League title, 5-2.

Jun 01, 2003; ... MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 This time the winner is Deering ; The Rams make up for two losses to Portland by winning the Telegram League title, 5-2. Byline: MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports Memo: "They know, and we ...

Sox's new approach gets its first real test in this week's draft

Jun 01, 2003; ... Kevin Thomas staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Sox's new approach gets its first real test in this week's draft Byline: Kevin Thomas staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports Column: On Baseball Last fall, outfielder Cliff Floyd packed his ...

Twilight League never stands still ; The amateur baseball league enters its 101st year with two fewer teams but lots of familiar players.

Jun 01, 2003; ... JERRY LAUZON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 Twilight League never stands still ; The amateur baseball league enters its 101st year with two fewer teams but lots of familiar players. Byline: JERRY LAUZON Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

One down, and states to go ; The Western Maine Conference decides its track champs, with the biggest meet on the way.

Jun 01, 2003; ... JERRY LAUZON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 06-01-2003 One down, and states to go ; The Western Maine Conference decides its track champs, with the biggest meet on the way. Byline: JERRY LAUZON Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports GORHAM -- ...