Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!

Get unlimited access to articles from new and old issues of newspapers, trade journals, magazines, and more!

Take a free, 7-day trial

Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) articles from May 2008

183,497 total articles

A newspaper for breaking local news, travel, sports, and opinions.

Find out when new articles from Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) arrive. Set up an RSS feed.

Link to this article

CloseClose

Create a link to this page

Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:

<a href="http://www.highbeam.com/Portland+Press+Herald+(Portland,+ME)/publications.aspx?date=200805" title="Articles and back issues from Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME)">Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) articles</a>

Portland Press Herald (Portland, ME) back issues from May 2008:

In Fort Kent, memories of '79 flood return ; Many homes have been relocated, so damage may be lighter, but water levels are higher this time.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous By ANN S. KIM Staff Writer -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 In Fort Kent, memories of '79 flood return ; Many homes have been relocated, so damage may be lighter, but water levels are higher this time. Byline: Anonymous By ANN S. KIM Staff Writer ...

Alcohol role suspected in turnpike crash ; Cheverus High School provides counseling for a victim's classmates.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous By DAVID HENCH Staff Writer -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Alcohol role suspected in turnpike crash ; Cheverus High School provides counseling for a victim's classmates. Byline: Anonymous By DAVID HENCH Staff Writer -- Edition: Final Section: ...

Gas tax 'holiday' would just prolong the pain ; Shippers and commuters should look for ways to conserve fuel, not reduce prices artificially.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Gas tax 'holiday' would just prolong the pain ; Shippers and commuters should look for ways to conserve fuel, not reduce prices artificially. Byline: Anonymous -- Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Type: ...

A FLOOD FOR THE AGES ; The rising St. John River reaches record heights, swamps Fort Kent

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous From staff and news services -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 A FLOOD FOR THE AGES ; The rising St. John River reaches record heights, swamps Fort Kent Byline: Anonymous From staff and news services -- Edition: Final Section: Front Type: Cover ...

Setting off verbal bombs is not a good way to be heard ; Sen. Barack Obama made the correct choice in kicking his former minister to the curb.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Setting off verbal bombs is not a good way to be heard ; Sen. Barack Obama made the correct choice in kicking his former minister to the curb. Byline: Anonymous -- Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Type: ...

GOP not assured smooth sailing ; Platform proposals on abortion and same-sex marriage could spark debate at the state convention.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous By PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 GOP not assured smooth sailing ; Platform proposals on abortion and same-sex marriage could spark debate at the state convention. Byline: Anonymous By PAUL CARRIER Staff Writer -- Edition: ...

Free money (sort of) on its way to taxpayers starting this week ; Sending checks out to taxpayers courtesy of the next generation won't fuel much growth.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Free money (sort of) on its way to taxpayers starting this week ; Sending checks out to taxpayers courtesy of the next generation won't fuel much growth. Byline: Anonymous -- Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Type: ...

DUNN, INA L.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 DUNN, INA L. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DUNN, INA L. - 94 of ...

BURR, LAWRENCE A.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 BURR, LAWRENCE A. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BURR, LAWRENCE A. - ...

PFIZENMAYER, JOYCE ANN

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 PFIZENMAYER, JOYCE ANN Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: ...

CHADBOURNE, KATHERINE M. (RICE)

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 CHADBOURNE, KATHERINE M. (RICE) Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News CHADBOURNE, KATHERINE M. (RICE) - 84, in ...

SMITH, ALLAN

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 SMITH, ALLAN Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

FARNHAM, BARBARA WILMA (MERRILL)

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 FARNHAM, BARBARA WILMA (MERRILL) Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

A wet day that could have been worse ; Flooding is limited largely to parking lots along the river in Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous By GARY REMAL Blethen Maine News Service -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 A wet day that could have been worse ; Flooding is limited largely to parking lots along the river in Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner. Byline: Anonymous By GARY REMAL Blethen Maine News ...

Owners appeal new values of waterfront properties ; Casco's revaluation was unfair to those with homes on lakes, says the leader of a tax revolt.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous By ANN S. KIM Staff Writer -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Owners appeal new values of waterfront properties ; Casco's revaluation was unfair to those with homes on lakes, says the leader of a tax revolt. Byline: Anonymous By ANN S. KIM Staff Writer ...

Impact of city staff cuts still unclear unknown ; Final votes on the budget are days away, but officials aren't sure if reductions will save much money.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous By KELLEY BOUCHARD?and TESS NACELEWICZ Staff Writers -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Impact of city staff cuts still unclear unknown ; Final votes on the budget are days away, but officials aren't sure if reductions will save much money. Byline: Anonymous By ...

Maine's required SAT wins approval ; Educators say the test has encouraged high school students to go to college.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer -- Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Maine's required SAT wins approval ; Educators say the test has encouraged high school students to go to college. Byline: Anonymous By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer -- Edition: Final Section: Local ...

HARMON, PERLEY A. JR.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 HARMON, PERLEY A. JR. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

MCCARTHY, DYLAN ROBERT SCOTT

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 MCCARTHY, DYLAN ROBERT SCOTT Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MCCARTHY, DYLAN ROBERT ...

MICHELENA, ADAM MCKENZIE

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 MICHELENA, ADAM MCKENZIE Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

WEBBER, ROBERT W.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 WEBBER, ROBERT W. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News WEBBER, ROBERT W. - 68, ...

MARTIN, FRANCIS J.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 MARTIN, FRANCIS J. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MARTIN, FRANCIS ...

PAGE, CLEVELAND ALBEE

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 PAGE, CLEVELAND ALBEE Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News PAGE, ...

GILBERT, NINA

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 GILBERT, NINA Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

MAURICE, YOLANDE R.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 MAURICE, YOLANDE R. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MAURICE, YOLANDE R. - 81, of Biddeford, in Saco, ...

SHIRLEY, JANET

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 SHIRLEY, JANET Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and ...

RECORD, KATHLEEN JOAN MOWERY

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 RECORD, KATHLEEN JOAN MOWERY Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

KUBIAK, KATHERINE VICTORIA

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 KUBIAK, KATHERINE VICTORIA Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

NASON, ERNEST "ERNIE" MICHAEL

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 NASON, ERNEST "ERNIE" MICHAEL Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News NASON, ERNEST ...

CAMPBELL, GEORGE FRANKLIN

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 CAMPBELL, GEORGE FRANKLIN Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

YORK, KENT H.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 YORK, KENT H. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

RICHARDSON, BLAINE L.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 RICHARDSON, BLAINE L. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

McFARLAND, MURIEL E.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 McFARLAND, MURIEL E. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

RICHARDSON, BARBARA L.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 RICHARDSON, BARBARA L. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

FALL, CAROLYN E.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 FALL, CAROLYN E. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

BURNS, ARTHUR W.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 BURNS, ARTHUR W. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

WELLMAN, RUSSELL DANA

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 WELLMAN, RUSSELL DANA Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

WYMAN, JOSEPHINE H.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 WYMAN, JOSEPHINE H. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

BARTLETT, OLIVE M.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 BARTLETT, OLIVE M. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BARTLETT, ...

CAMERON, GRACE S.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 CAMERON, GRACE S. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

WHITNEY, PETER IRVING

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 WHITNEY, PETER IRVING Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

MARSTON, VIOLET ROSE (STANLEY)

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 MARSTON, VIOLET ROSE (STANLEY) Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MARSTON, VIOLET ROSE (STANLEY) - 100, of ...

WOODMAN, MARY EMMA DOW

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 WOODMAN, MARY EMMA DOW Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

LAFLAMME, RACHEL J.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 LAFLAMME, RACHEL J. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News LAFLAMME, RACHEL J. - 80, of Saco, in ...

NIVEN, CAMPBELL B. "CAM"

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 NIVEN, CAMPBELL B. "CAM" Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News NIVEN, CAMPBELL B. "CAM" - 78, ...

LARKIN, SHIRLEY MAY

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 LARKIN, SHIRLEY MAY Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News LARKIN, SHIRLEY MAY - 69, of ...

PIERCE, DWIGHT W. JR.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 PIERCE, DWIGHT W. JR. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

BALL, CHRISTOPHER IAN

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 BALL, CHRISTOPHER IAN Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BALL, CHRISTOPHER IAN - 40, of Raymond, ...

RICHARD, THEODORE A. "TED"

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 RICHARD, THEODORE A. "TED" Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News RICHARD, THEODORE A. "TED" - ...

HEBERT, TOM OVIDE

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 HEBERT, TOM OVIDE Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News HEBERT, TOM OVIDE - April 29, 2008 ....

GOODWIN, JANE M.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 GOODWIN, JANE M. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

DOYON, HENRY A.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 DOYON, HENRY A. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DOYON, HENRY A. - 73, in South Portland April 30, 2008. Visiting hours, 2-4 & 6-8 ...

MORTON, RUTH MAE

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 MORTON, RUTH MAE Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

CROTEAU, CARMEN

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 CROTEAU, CARMEN Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and ...

RANDA, MAXINE R.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 RANDA, MAXINE R. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News RANDA, MAXINE R. - 67, of ...

POOLEY, CHESTER E. SR.

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 POOLEY, CHESTER E. SR. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News POOLEY, CHESTER E. SR. - 80, April 28, 2008 ....

DREW, JESSICA ANNE

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 DREW, JESSICA ANNE Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DREW, JESSICA ANNE - 21, of Hershey, Pa., ...

THOMPSON, JOAN BERNADETTE

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 THOMPSON, JOAN BERNADETTE Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News THOMPSON, JOAN BERNADETTE - 77, in Newport ...

Unum issues earnings report for first quarter

May 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Unum issues earnings report for first quarter Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Business Column: Briefcase Type: News Unum Group's operating income jumped 18 percent in the first ...

Wright Express reports rise in quarterly earnings

May 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Wright Express reports rise in quarterly earnings Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: Briefcase Type: News Wright Express Corp. recorded a nearly 18 percent increase in ...

TWO WINGS AND A PRAYER

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 TWO WINGS AND A PRAYER Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Type: News Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: Doug Jones/Staff Photographer Randy Black of ...

TULIPS AND T-SHIRTS

May 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 TULIPS AND T-SHIRTS Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Type: News Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: John ...

Federal grant boosts new paper-making technology

May 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Federal grant boosts new paper-making technology Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: Briefcase Type: News Red Shield Environmental in Old Town has been awarded a U.S ....

Maine companies honored by federal business agency

May 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Maine companies honored by federal business agency Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: Briefcase Type: News Two Maine companies that won U.S. Small Business ...

Paper's longtime publisher dies ; Cam Niven ran The Times Record in Brunswick for 30 years and was a leader in the region's civic affairs.

May 01, 2008; ... DENNIS HOEY By DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 05-01-2008 Paper's longtime publisher dies ; Cam Niven ran The Times Record in Brunswick for 30 years and was a leader in the region's civic affairs. Byline: DENNIS HOEY By DENNIS HOEY Staff Writer Edition: ...