Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) back issues from May 2007:
Damage limits too low? ; State House: The family of a boy killed in a crash supports a bill to raise the cap on damages.
May 01, 2007;
Mall owner aims to get overhaul under way ; But the owner of nearby plazas has sued over what he sees as inadequate parking in the plan.
May 01, 2007;
Millions have decided they can live just fine being out of touch ; Don't call me, I'll call you, they say. But only when they get home, where phones belong.
May 01, 2007
High-school drug tests grim, steroids are worse ; Privacy is an issue, but the dangers of steroids require more than educational programs.
May 01, 2007
On the Move
May 01, 2007
City may put Sea Dogs on longer lease ; A 15-year extension would include a new clubhouse at no cost to taxpayers.
May 01, 2007;
Banking on more branches ; Community banks and credit unions are setting up shop in and around the state's largest city.
May 01, 2007;
Riots go eight innings to knock off Gorham
May 01, 2007;
Legislators hear mixed opinions on Peaks ; State House: One side seeks local control while other islanders fear losing Portland city services.
May 01, 2007;
Applicants inundate community colleges ; The Maine system requests additional state funding to accommodate a 16 percent increase in fall applications.
May 01, 2007;
Voters to decide lakefront purchase ; Opponents are aiming to overturn the Cumberland Town Council's unanimous vote to spend $318,000.
May 01, 2007;
Brunswick school plan hits a snag ; Most parents at a hearing oppose a recommendation to reconfigure grades K-5.
May 01, 2007;
Corrections
May 01, 2007
Bill targets predatory lending practices ; State House: A new set of limitations on mortgage brokers is designed to protect homebuyers.
May 01, 2007;
City can't choose yellow ribbons over other displays ; Even messages criticizing the troops would have to be allowed in South Portland.
May 01, 2007
He's cravin' to be a Raven ; Kendrick Ballantyne of Gorham agrees to a free-agent contract with Baltimore.
May 01, 2007;
Maine Milestones
May 01, 2007
Cheverus to Columbia, Ward's been a whiz ; Andrew Ward will be working in the financial sector after completing a sparkling college career.
May 01, 2007;
Tower plan ignites preservation debate ; The owners say they'll bring down the Lincoln Mill tower to repair it, but critics say it will languish on the ground.
May 01, 2007;
Suspect in singer's killing attempts suicide in jail ; Mathiew Loisel, one of two men facing murder charges, is sent for an evaluation at Riverview.
May 01, 2007;
Pupils in Winslow show they have the write stuff ; Their school has produced handwriting winners each year since 2004.
May 01, 2007;
David Thomas Jr., 83, his 'shark boat' was a fixture on lake
May 01, 2007;
BARTON, CHARLOTTE A. (MILLS)
May 01, 2007
RAWSON, WAYNE LYMAN
May 01, 2007
GOWEN, LILLIAN
May 01, 2007
GEORGE, JENNIFER JEAN
May 01, 2007
JAMESON, MARION B.
May 01, 2007
WILLEY, DAVID G.
May 01, 2007
CURRAN, ROBERT J.
May 01, 2007
LAVALLEY, PHILLIP ALBERT
May 01, 2007
GREENWOOD, PASTOR WILLIAM W. SR.
May 01, 2007
DEHETRE, ROBERT H.
May 01, 2007
GRAY, ALICE T.
May 01, 2007
DRANEY, CHRISTOPHER L.
May 01, 2007
BROOKS, FRANK H.
May 01, 2007
WILNER, RICHARD S.
May 01, 2007
BERNIER, PAUL
May 01, 2007
SWANTON, MARGARET "PEG" BROWN
May 01, 2007
LEIGHTON, RUTH H.
May 01, 2007
BOLLINGER, J. BOYD
May 01, 2007
O'CONNOR, THOMAS J.
May 01, 2007
FARRELL, RICHARD M.
May 01, 2007
THOMAS, DAVID JR.
May 01, 2007
LEARY, PHYLLIS R.
May 01, 2007
CUTRIGHT, EMMA G.
May 01, 2007
TIBBETTS, DONALD F.
May 01, 2007
VERILL, ROGER
May 01, 2007
HENDRICK, STEVE
May 01, 2007
MALEY, THOMAS J. JR.
May 01, 2007
District Court
May 01, 2007
Morrissey, Mountain perfect fit
May 01, 2007;
Legislators propose crackdown on predatory lenders.
May 01, 2007
Banks go where the money is -- Greater Portland.
May 01, 2007
Community colleges deserve money to grow ; In this case, state spending should be viewed as the investment it is.
May 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Community colleges deserve money to grow ; In this case, state spending should be viewed as the investment it is. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS It's difficult to dispute that a college education is a key ...
Needed by museum: People who dig history ; The summer field school of the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor will excavate a shell midden in Lamoine.
May 02, 2007; ... ISAAC KESTENBAUM News Assistant Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Needed by museum: People who dig history ; The summer field school of the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor will excavate a shell midden in Lamoine. Byline: ISAAC KESTENBAUM News Assistant Edition: ...
Auction to help Big Brothers, Sisters continue reaching out ; The nonprofit organization will also recognize its Matches of the Year at its annual event.
May 02, 2007; ... MELANIE CREAMER News Assistant Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Auction to help Big Brothers, Sisters continue reaching out ; The nonprofit organization will also recognize its Matches of the Year at its annual event. Byline: MELANIE CREAMER News Assistant Edition: ...
Bushmaster-owned startup to produce bolt-action rifles
May 02, 2007; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Bushmaster-owned startup to produce bolt-action rifles Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: BUSINESS Column: Briefcase Bushmaster Firearms International will be the majority owner of a new ...
McClain Marketing honored in advertising competition
May 02, 2007; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 McClain Marketing honored in advertising competition Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: BUSINESS Column: Briefcase For the fourth consecutive year, McClain Marketing Group of Portland has ...
CORRECTIONS
May 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 CORRECTIONS Edition: FINAL Section: Front Column: Corrections CLARIFICATION:An Associated Press graphic that appeared on Page A2 Friday included data that did not match numbers in the accompanying story about ...
Cianbro, Reed & Reed share 2007 Build Maine Award
May 02, 2007; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Cianbro, Reed & Reed share 2007 Build Maine Award Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: BUSINESS Column: Briefcase Cianbro and Reed & Reed are winners of a 2007 Build Maine Award for ...
Fishing boat owner to speak on viability of longline fleet
May 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Fishing boat owner to speak on viability of longline fleet Edition: COAST Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Highlights DAMARISCOTTA -- Gail Johnson will speak on a viable future for the Atlantic Longline Fleet from 9 ...
Births
May 02, 2007; ... -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Births Byline: -- Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Births Maine Medical CenterDoucette, Jameson David, born March 9 to John Doucette and Jessica Bragden, Westbrook. Grandparents: Howard and Judi ...
Not too early to work out ; Students statewide will participate in a program to get them moving and to promote habits for lifelong health.
May 02, 2007; ... KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Not too early to work out ; Students statewide will participate in a program to get them moving and to promote habits for lifelong health. Byline: KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL ...
Military Notes
May 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Military Notes Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Military Notes Army Pvt. Melody R. Mowatt has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter of Mark ...
Superior Court
May 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-02-2007 Superior Court Edition: YORK Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Superior Court The following people were sentenced in York County Superior Court in January.Suzan E. Huber, 48, of West Newfield, unlawful possession of ...