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SANFORD TACKLES GRAFFITI PROBLEM

Aug 01, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 SANFORD TACKLES GRAFFITI PROBLEM Edition: Final Section: Front Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer Julia McCleary, an Americorps worker, sprays solvent Tuesday on the ...

CORRECTIONS

Aug 01, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 CORRECTIONS Edition: FINAL Section: Front Column: Corrections Adriaan Gittenberger's name was misspelled in a caption on Page B8 Tuesday. It was a copy editor's error.A story on Page A1 Tuesday about financial ...

Many boomers will have to work beyond 'normal' retirement age ; People are probably going to do OK when they turn 65 - if they started saving at 25.

Aug 01, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 Many boomers will have to work beyond 'normal' retirement age ; People are probably going to do OK when they turn 65 - if they started saving at 25. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS Baby boomers - the ...

One resignation won't fix school budget woes ; Portland's school spending problems have their roots in a failed School Committee.

Aug 01, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 One resignation won't fix school budget woes ; Portland's school spending problems have their roots in a failed School Committee. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS The bucks, all 2.5 million of them, do not ...

Chronically ill patients find prescriptions too complicated ; If sick people don't take their drugs the way they should, they may never get well.

Aug 01, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 Chronically ill patients find prescriptions too complicated ; If sick people don't take their drugs the way they should, they may never get well. Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS For some people, just ...

Newspaper asks court to order release of secret session records ; But the School Committee argues that the notes taken are not public documents.

Aug 01, 2007; ... JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 Newspaper asks court to order release of secret session records ; But the School Committee argues that the notes taken are not public documents. Byline: JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Maine does not require boards to keep records of executive sessions ; But few take the added step of advising members not to take any notes.

Aug 01, 2007; ... PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 Maine does not require boards to keep records of executive sessions ; But few take the added step of advising members not to take any notes. Byline: PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Old rivals renew old friendship ; Jacqueline Gareau will join Joan Benoit Samuelson at the 10th Beach to Beacon road race.

Aug 01, 2007; ... GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 Old rivals renew old friendship ; Jacqueline Gareau will join Joan Benoit Samuelson at the 10th Beach to Beacon road race. Byline: GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Sports CAPE ...

Leaders' troubles pave way for rally ; Laurie Hyndman erases a six-shot deficit with a final-round 77 to capture her sixth SMWGA title.

Aug 01, 2007; ... PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 Leaders' troubles pave way for rally ; Laurie Hyndman erases a six-shot deficit with a final-round 77 to capture her sixth SMWGA title. Byline: PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Fundraiser succeeds; school in Afghanistan under way

Aug 01, 2007; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-01-2007 Fundraiser succeeds; school in Afghanistan under way Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Dispatches FALMOUTH -- The Falmouth Rotary Club has announced that ...

Counseling Services Inc. CEO receives Public Sector Award

Aug 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-02-2007 Counseling Services Inc. CEO receives Public Sector Award Edition: YORK Section: Your Neighbors Column: NEWS BRIEFS BIDDEFORD -- Sherry Sabo, CEO of Counseling Services Inc., received the 2007 Biddeford-Saco Rotary ...

Parent Resource Center receives grant from trust

Aug 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-02-2007 Parent Resource Center receives grant from trust Edition: YORK Section: Your Neighbors Column: NEWS BRIEFS SPRINGVALE -- The Parent Resource Center has received a grant from the Maine Children's Trust. The ...

Beachmere Inn receives family business award

Aug 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-02-2007 Beachmere Inn receives family business award Edition: YORK Section: Your Neighbors Column: NEWS BRIEFS OGUNQUIT -- The Beachmere Inn is the recipient of the 2007 Gannett Family Business of the Year Honorable Mention ...

Nurses association honors Atria for quality compliance

Aug 02, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-02-2007 Nurses association honors Atria for quality compliance Edition: YORK Section: Your Neighbors Column: NEWS BRIEFS KENNEBUNK -- Atria Kennebunk received a Platinum ...

School panel responds to lawsuit, defends right to executive session

Aug 03, 2007; ... JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 School panel responds to lawsuit, defends right to executive session Byline: JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: FRONT Memo: sidebar closed The Portland School Committee defended its ...

Hutchinson sentenced to life ; The judge says the impact of the 1994 killing on the victim's daughter warrants the most severe sentence.

Aug 03, 2007; ... GREGORY D. KESICH Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Hutchinson sentenced to life ; The judge says the impact of the 1994 killing on the victim's daughter warrants the most severe sentence. Byline: GREGORY D. KESICH Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

Are Maine bridges safe? State wants to be sure ; Baldacci orders a review of the inspection program, knowing that 288 spans need to be fixed or replaced in the next decade.

Aug 03, 2007; ... TREVOR MAXWELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Are Maine bridges safe? State wants to be sure ; Baldacci orders a review of the inspection program, knowing that 288 spans need to be fixed or replaced in the next decade. Byline: TREVOR MAXWELL Staff ...

Steps taken to mend budget-deficit wounds ; The city's top budget officer begins working with the schools to try to prevent future problems.

Aug 03, 2007; ... JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Steps taken to mend budget-deficit wounds ; The city's top budget officer begins working with the schools to try to prevent future problems. Byline: JOSIE HUANG Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

A legend who stays in the running ; Race founder Joan Benoit Samuelson keeps a steady pace with all the changing phases of her life.

Aug 03, 2007; ... GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 A legend who stays in the running ; Race founder Joan Benoit Samuelson keeps a steady pace with all the changing phases of her life. Byline: GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH TO BEACON ...

Saturday's Beach to Beacon marks 10K's 10th running ; A record number of entrants will make this special Maine event that much more special.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Saturday's Beach to Beacon marks 10K's 10th running ; A record number of entrants will make this special Maine event that much more special. Edition: FINAL Section: EDITORIAL Saturday is a big day for fans and participants of the ...

The war on the home front has taken an interesting turn ; What will the U.S. political situation become if battlefield progress really is being made in Iraq?

Aug 03, 2007; ... M.D. Harmon staff columnist Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 The war on the home front has taken an interesting turn ; What will the U.S. political situation become if battlefield progress really is being made in Iraq? Byline: M.D. Harmon staff columnist Edition: ...

THE 'HARRY POTTER' LETDOWN ; As series ends, booksellers watch for the next big thing

Aug 03, 2007; ... EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 THE 'HARRY POTTER' LETDOWN ; As series ends, booksellers watch for the next big thing Byline: EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Business The "Harry Potter" series has sent ...

Paper sues School Commitee to hold it accountable ; What happened at a secret meeting should be a matter of open public record.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Paper sues School Commitee to hold it accountable ; What happened at a secret meeting should be a matter of open public record. Edition: FINAL Section: EDITORIAL The Portland School Committee is showing not only a deep disregard ...

Wall Street Journal's sale major blow to media diversity ; Mega-magnate Rupert Murdoch adds yet another jewel to his crown, at what expense?

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Wall Street Journal's sale major blow to media diversity ; Mega-magnate Rupert Murdoch adds yet another jewel to his crown, at what expense? Edition: FINAL Section: EDITORIAL The takeover of The Wall Street Journal by ...

Champion? All possible in Legion ; Nova Seafood, made up of high school champions, may face a stiff test in the state tournament.

Aug 03, 2007; ... PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Champion? All possible in Legion ; Nova Seafood, made up of high school champions, may face a stiff test in the state tournament. Byline: PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Sports A ...

SPECIAL SECTION

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 SPECIAL SECTION Edition: Final Section: Sports Memo: "To go back and tag and try to come home like that was the second mistake and it's embarrassing. I still feel like I had a terrible game. ... it's hard to face the team. It's hard ...

He's Mike, he's Mike, both Caiazzo

Aug 03, 2007; ... Steve Solloway staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 He's Mike, he's Mike, both Caiazzo Byline: Steve Solloway staff writer Edition: Final Section: Sports Mike Caiazzo couldn't find his name. He stood in the gym at Cape Elizabeth High and checked the ...

CORRECTION

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 CORRECTION Edition: FINAL Section: FRONT Column: Corrections A photo caption and calendar listing on pages V27 and V33 in Sunday's Vacationland Guide and on Page D18 Thursday for the Cellar to Attic tours at Tate House Museum ...

LANE, BEVERLY T.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 LANE, BEVERLY T. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours LANE, BEVERLY T. - ...

MARSH, PAUL MICHAEL

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 MARSH, PAUL MICHAEL Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours MARSH, PAUL MICHAEL - 52, of Portland, July 30, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial, Aug. 3 ...

COFFIN, JEANNETTE MARIE

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 COFFIN, JEANNETTE MARIE Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours COFFIN, JEANNETTE MARIE - 94, of Waldoboro, July ...

BOWDITCH, PHILIP N.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 BOWDITCH, PHILIP N. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours BOWDITCH, PHILIP N ....

PERKINS, SHARON ST. PIERRE

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 PERKINS, SHARON ST. PIERRE Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours PERKINS, SHARON ST. PIERRE - 66, of Saco, July ...

WINGATE, AARON SHADRACH

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 WINGATE, AARON SHADRACH Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours WINGATE, AARON SHADRACH ...

NADEAU, PHILIP L.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 NADEAU, PHILIP L. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours NADEAU, PHILIP L. - 61, of Saco, Aug. 1, 2007 ....

GILLIS, GEORGE J.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 GILLIS, GEORGE J. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours GILLIS, GEORGE J. - 78, of Scarborough, July 30, 2007. Celebration of life, Aug ....

JAMES, SANDRA A.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 JAMES, SANDRA A. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours JAMES, SANDRA A. - ...

PACKARD, RUTH E.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 PACKARD, RUTH E. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours PACKARD, RUTH E. - 81, of ...

REED, STANLEY L.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 REED, STANLEY L. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting ...

NORMAND, CLEMENT R.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 NORMAND, CLEMENT R. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours NORMAND, CLEMENT R. - 63, of Springvale, in Boston, Mass ....

CHICK, HELENE

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 CHICK, HELENE Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours CHICK, HELENE - of ...

CHICK, GERTRUDE M.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 CHICK, GERTRUDE M. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours CHICK, GERTRUDE M. - 90, of Auburn, in ...

GREENWOOD, RALPH HALL

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 GREENWOOD, RALPH HALL Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours GREENWOOD, RALPH ...

LAVIOLETTE, ALICE

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 LAVIOLETTE, ALICE Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours LAVIOLETTE, ALICE - 87, of ...

SPENGLER, JEAN MARIE (HOWE)

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 SPENGLER, JEAN MARIE (HOWE) Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours SPENGLER, JEAN MARIE (HOWE) - 80, of ...

CULLINAN, GORDON

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 CULLINAN, GORDON Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours CULLINAN, GORDON - 70, of Standish, in Portland, Aug. 1, 2007. Visiting hours, Sunday, 3-6 p.m., Conroy-Tully ...

ABBOTT, ISABEL COX

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 ABBOTT, ISABEL COX Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours ABBOTT, ...

CHADBOURNE, EVERETT A. JR.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 CHADBOURNE, EVERETT A. JR. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours CHADBOURNE, EVERETT A. JR. - 60, of North Berwick, Aug. 1, 2007 ....

Men's runners to watch

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Men's runners to watch Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH TO BEACON TAB THOMAS NYARIKI (#1)AGE: 35 CITIZEN OF: KenyaRESIDENCE: Nakuru, KenyaBEST 10K: 27:30OF NOTE: The defending champion ...

Plenty of talent at the front of the pack ; The top American male is in this year's field, and Meb Keflezighi should be among the leaders.

Aug 03, 2007; ... GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Plenty of talent at the front of the pack ; The top American male is in this year's field, and Meb Keflezighi should be among the leaders. Byline: GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH TO ...

NEWCOMB, PHYLLIS A.

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 NEWCOMB, PHYLLIS A. Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Column: Services and Visiting Hours NEWCOMB, PHYLLIS A. - 87, of Poland, Aug. 1, ...

A limited field, but still loads of speed ; Even with some of the top runners competing in New York, there's plenty of talent in the B2B field.

Aug 03, 2007; ... GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 A limited field, but still loads of speed ; Even with some of the top runners competing in New York, there's plenty of talent in the B2B field. Byline: GLENN JORDAN Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH ...

Women's runners to watch

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Women's runners to watch Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH TO BEACON TAB SUSAN CHEPKEMEI (#60)AGE: 32 CITIZEN OF: KenyaRESIDENCE: Nairobi, Kenya; The NetherlandsBEST 10K: 31:11OF NOTE: The ...

A summer tradition

Aug 03, 2007; ... MIKE LOWE, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 A summer tradition Byline: MIKE LOWE, Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH TO BEACON TAB From the moment Joan Benoit Samuelson announced on that October day 10 years ago the birth of the Peoples ...

Spilled chicken manure unlikely a health risk, state says ; But state officials say people living near the Norridgewock site should take some precautions.

Aug 03, 2007; ... DARLA L. PICKETT Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Spilled chicken manure unlikely a health risk, state says ; But state officials say people living near the Norridgewock site should take some precautions. Byline: DARLA L. PICKETT Blethen Maine ...

Bikers set for 'teddy bear ride' ; The event honors David D'Angelo, who was killed in a motorcycle accident.

Aug 03, 2007; ... ELIZABETH COMEAU Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Bikers set for 'teddy bear ride' ; The event honors David D'Angelo, who was killed in a motorcycle accident. Byline: ELIZABETH COMEAU Blethen Maine News Service Edition: FINAL Section: ...

Gardening from the bottom down ; A Cornville farmer grows tomatoes using a method purported to make gardening easier.

Aug 03, 2007; ... LARRY GRARD Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Gardening from the bottom down ; A Cornville farmer grows tomatoes using a method purported to make gardening easier. Byline: LARRY GRARD Blethen Maine News Service Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL ...

Mainer buys company he started ; Thule Inc. sells a Winslow trailer-making business back to Bill Cleaves, who hopes to hire more staff.

Aug 03, 2007; ... COLIN HICKEY Blethen Maine News Service Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Mainer buys company he started ; Thule Inc. sells a Winslow trailer-making business back to Bill Cleaves, who hopes to hire more staff. Byline: COLIN HICKEY Blethen Maine News Service Edition: ...

A different kind of carnival at The Pier

Aug 03, 2007; ... Bill Nemitz staff columnist Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 A different kind of carnival at The Pier Byline: Bill Nemitz staff columnist Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE OLD ORCHARD BEACH -- David Katende and Ronald Serunjogi, both from ...

Gordon Cullinan, 70, 'really understood engines,' cars, Harleys

Aug 03, 2007; ... Allison Ross staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Gordon Cullinan, 70, 'really understood engines,' cars, Harleys Byline: Allison Ross staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & STATE Memo: lead obituary STANDISH -- Gordon Cullinan ...

City may let staff run for election ; A proposal to allow Westbrook city workers to seek office likely would affect the city clerk's race.

Aug 03, 2007; ... ANN S. KIM Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 City may let staff run for election ; A proposal to allow Westbrook city workers to seek office likely would affect the city clerk's race. Byline: ANN S. KIM Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL & ...

Wells official: Tighten rules on cottage colonies ; The popular seasonal developments should face a stricter review process, says a selectwoman.

Aug 03, 2007; ... ANNE GLEASON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Wells official: Tighten rules on cottage colonies ; The popular seasonal developments should face a stricter review process, says a selectwoman. Byline: ANNE GLEASON Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: LOCAL ...

Ex-legislator convicted of stealing $18,000 ; In a case involving state Clean Election funds, Peter Throumoulos is also found guilty of forgery.

Aug 03, 2007; ... NOEL K. GALLAGHER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Ex-legislator convicted of stealing $18,000 ; In a case involving state Clean Election funds, Peter Throumoulos is also found guilty of forgery. Byline: NOEL K. GALLAGHER Staff Writer Edition: ...

You can't always count on the favorites ; It's never easy to predict who will be the top male runner from Maine at the Beach to Beacon.

Aug 03, 2007; ... JENN MENENDEZ Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 You can't always count on the favorites ; It's never easy to predict who will be the top male runner from Maine at the Beach to Beacon. Byline: JENN MENENDEZ Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH TO ...

Maine men to watch

Aug 03, 2007 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 08-03-2007 Maine men to watch Edition: FINAL Section: BEACH TO BEACON TAB DONNY DRAKE (#30)AGE: 22 RESIDENCE: PortlandOF NOTE: Defending Maine champion who surprised the field last year with a time of 31:15.8. Drake ...