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DESCOTEAUX, PHILLIP E. JR.

Nov 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 DESCOTEAUX, PHILLIP E. JR. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and ...

Gunman's tie to school unclear ; Police say a Searsport man took students hostage in a classroom before walking out without his weapon.

Nov 01, 2008; ... DAVID HENCH The Associated Press contributed to this report By DAVID HENCH Staff Writer The Associated Press contributed to this Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Gunman's tie to school unclear ; Police say a Searsport man took students hostage in a classroom before walking ...

Corrections

Nov 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Corrections Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Front Column: Corrections Type: Cover Story CORRECTIONA potluck listing on page B4 Wednesday should have said that Korean Meals at Rainbow United ...

BRENNISON, EDWARD SCOTT

Nov 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 BRENNISON, EDWARD SCOTT Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

WATLZ, PHYLLIS DOROTHY

Nov 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 WATLZ, PHYLLIS DOROTHY Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News WATLZ, PHYLLIS DOROTHY - 83, Oct. 29, 2008. Visiting hours, Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m., ...

Candidates run with racino measure looming ; Three oppose slots at Scarborough Downs. Two others say they will abide by the voters' decision.

Nov 01, 2008; ... EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Candidates run with racino measure looming ; Three oppose slots at Scarborough Downs. Two others say they will abide by the voters' decision. Byline: EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff ...

Topsham to vote on council proposal

Nov 01, 2008; ... MEREDITH GOAD By MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Topsham to vote on council proposal Byline: MEREDITH GOAD By MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Front Type: Cover Story Topsham residents will vote Tuesday on a ...

Major Bayside office building opens ; It's the largest such structure to be built in the city since Two Portland Square went up in 1990.

Nov 01, 2008; ... EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Major Bayside office building opens ; It's the largest such structure to be built in the city since Two Portland Square went up in 1990. Byline: EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff ...

Development a key issue as three vie for two seats ; All three candidates speak out against the proposed new charter, which would take away town meeting.

Nov 01, 2008; ... MEREDITH GOAD By MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Development a key issue as three vie for two seats ; All three candidates speak out against the proposed new charter, which would take away town meeting. Byline: MEREDITH GOAD By MEREDITH GOAD ...

Winds of change could reach Maine's islands first

Nov 01, 2008; ... John Richardson by John Richardson staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Winds of change could reach Maine's islands first Byline: John Richardson by John Richardson staff writer Edition: Final Section: Front Column: Down to Earth Type: Cover ...

Fellow veteran McCain gets it, Mainers say ; Polls have shown him leading by as much as 22 points among the nation's military and veterans.

Nov 01, 2008; ... TOM BELL; DIETER BRADBURY By TOM BELL and DIETER BRADBURY Staff Writers Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Fellow veteran McCain gets it, Mainers say ; Polls have shown him leading by as much as 22 points among the nation's military and veterans. Byline: TOM BELL; DIETER ...

African immigrants proud to back Democrat ; Many of Portland's nearly 2,000 Sudanese residents share tribal roots with Obama's father.

Nov 01, 2008; ... TOM BELL By TOM BELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 African immigrants proud to back Democrat ; Many of Portland's nearly 2,000 Sudanese residents share tribal roots with Obama's father. Byline: TOM BELL By TOM BELL Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Experts: No school security system is foolproof ; The best schools can do is take reasonable steps to limit risk, say educators and safety professionals.

Nov 01, 2008; ... BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Experts: No school security system is foolproof ; The best schools can do is take reasonable steps to limit risk, say educators and safety professionals. Byline: BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff ...

Flier attacks council candidate ; A group falsely accuses Portland Mayor Edward Suslovic of using city money to go to Russia.

Nov 01, 2008; ... KELLEY BOUCHARD By KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Flier attacks council candidate ; A group falsely accuses Portland Mayor Edward Suslovic of using city money to go to Russia. Byline: KELLEY BOUCHARD By KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff ...

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH - BRUNSWICK Series: WORSHIP SPOTLIGHT is a new weekly series focusing on places of worship in Greater Portland. For information or to submit information for this feature, e

Nov 01, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH - BRUNSWICK Series: WORSHIP SPOTLIGHT is a new weekly series focusing on places of worship in Greater Portland. For information or to submit information for this feature, e-mail Jhill@pressherald.com or ...

Dinner to raise funds for refugees from Congo ; A church wants to help out on behalf of a minister who brought his family to Maine.

Nov 01, 2008; ... RAY ROUTHIER From staff reportsBy RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Dinner to raise funds for refugees from Congo ; A church wants to help out on behalf of a minister who brought his family to Maine. Byline: RAY ROUTHIER From staff reportsBy RAY ...

Bonny Eagle does its part ; The Scots take early command and handily defeat Cheverus for the second time, 35-0.

Nov 01, 2008; ... PAUL BETIT By PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Bonny Eagle does its part ; The Scots take early command and handily defeat Cheverus for the second time, 35-0. Byline: PAUL BETIT By PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Bowdoin loses, settles for No. 2 seed ; Defending national champ Bowdoin falls 4-3 to Tufts, and enters the NESCAC tourney as a No. 2 seed.

Nov 01, 2008; ... JENN MENENDEZ By JENN MENENDEZ Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Bowdoin loses, settles for No. 2 seed ; Defending national champ Bowdoin falls 4-3 to Tufts, and enters the NESCAC tourney as a No. 2 seed. Byline: JENN MENENDEZ By JENN MENENDEZ Staff ...

Falcons pull away with a second-half surge ; Mountain Valley expands a 6-0 halftime lead into a rout, handing Cape Elizabeth its first loss.

Nov 01, 2008; ... KEVIN THOMAS By KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Falcons pull away with a second-half surge ; Mountain Valley expands a 6-0 halftime lead into a rout, handing Cape Elizabeth its first loss. Byline: KEVIN THOMAS By KEVIN THOMAS Staff ...

Bring on a showdown ; Deering sets up a regional semifinal meeting with Bonny Eagle by hammering Gorham.

Nov 01, 2008; ... TOM CHARD By TOM CHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Bring on a showdown ; Deering sets up a regional semifinal meeting with Bonny Eagle by hammering Gorham. Byline: TOM CHARD By TOM CHARD Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: Sports Type: ...

Skowhegan nips Dragons in final minute

Nov 01, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Skowhegan nips Dragons in final minute Edition: Coast Section: Sports Type: News SKOWHEGAN -- Skowhegan took the lead with 48.6 seconds left, then held it when Cody Vigue blocked a 30-yard Brunswick field goal try on ...

Some teams old, some teams new in state finals ; Skowhegan seeks an eighth straight Class A title - the highlight of three games in Hampden.

Nov 01, 2008; ... MIKE LOWE By MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Some teams old, some teams new in state finals ; Skowhegan seeks an eighth straight Class A title - the highlight of three games in Hampden. Byline: MIKE LOWE By MIKE LOWE Staff Writer Edition: ...

Hawks advance to final

Nov 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Hawks advance to final Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Sports Type: News SOUTH BERWICK -- Elise Amioka scored in the first half and Lindsey Gori added a goal in the second half ...

Falmouth clinches berth on late TD

Nov 01, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Falmouth clinches berth on late TD Byline: From staff reports Edition: Coast Section: Sports Column: FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Type: News CUMBERLAND -- Chip Clement caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from ...

Maine makes it count in 4-2 win ; The men's hockey team is outshot but capitalizes on its scoring chances to beat Niagara.

Nov 01, 2008; ... RACHEL LENZI By RACHEL LENZI Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-01-2008 Maine makes it count in 4-2 win ; The men's hockey team is outshot but capitalizes on its scoring chances to beat Niagara. Byline: RACHEL LENZI By RACHEL LENZI Staff Writer Edition: ...

BANDS BATTLE

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 BANDS BATTLE Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Front Type: Cover Story Caption text only. Illustrations/Photos: Caption: Doug ...

Hugh M. Curtis, 84, trooper earned respect of those he arrested

Nov 02, 2008; ... Dieter Bradbury by Dieter Bradbury Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Hugh M. Curtis, 84, trooper earned respect of those he arrested Byline: Dieter Bradbury by Dieter Bradbury Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Front Type: Cover Story Memo: lead ...

Mainer hosts History Channel's train show ; The North Anson railroad conductor appears on the new series, 'Extreme Trains,' starting next week.

Nov 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Mainer hosts History Channel's train show ; The North Anson railroad conductor appears on the new series, 'Extreme Trains,' starting next week. Edition: FINAL Section: Front Type: Cover Story It's not every day that a person ...

ELLIS, BARBARA WELCH

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 ELLIS, BARBARA WELCH Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

SAWYER, DANIEL

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 SAWYER, DANIEL Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

VAGANIS, MARJORIE A. (HUDSON)

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 VAGANIS, MARJORIE A. (HUDSON) Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News VAGANIS, MARJORIE A ....

MURCH, LESTER H.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 MURCH, LESTER H. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

WILLIAMS, WILLIAM H. SR.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 WILLIAMS, WILLIAM H. SR. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News WILLIAMS, WILLIAM ...

DICKSON, DIANNE M.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 DICKSON, DIANNE M. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News DICKSON, DIANNE ...

WEBSTER, PHILIP E

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 WEBSTER, PHILIP E Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

LEWIS, BARBARA GOVE

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 LEWIS, BARBARA GOVE Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News LEWIS, BARBARA ...

GOUIN, SYLVIO J.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 GOUIN, SYLVIO J. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News GOUIN, SYLVIO J. - 96, of Sanford, Oct. 31, 2008. Visiting hours, ...

RYERSON, HELEN FRANCES (FRAN)

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 RYERSON, HELEN FRANCES (FRAN) Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News RYERSON, ...

KELLEY, RICHARD A.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 KELLEY, RICHARD A. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News KELLEY, RICHARD ...

ARBOGAST, JANE W.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 ARBOGAST, JANE W. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

CLARK, WARREN

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 CLARK, WARREN Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News CLARK, WARREN - 84, of Portland, ...

DOREMUS, DONALD CHARLES

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 DOREMUS, DONALD CHARLES Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

CURTIS, HUGH MARTIN

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 CURTIS, HUGH MARTIN Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News CURTIS, HUGH MARTIN ...

PERKINS, RICHARD C.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 PERKINS, RICHARD C. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

PARRY, DAVID D.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 PARRY, DAVID D. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News PARRY, DAVID ...

BRUNETTE, LEO P.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 BRUNETTE, LEO P. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BRUNETTE, LEO P. - 69, in ...

CROSS, HELEN M.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 CROSS, HELEN M. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

THERIAULT, JOSEPH A.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 THERIAULT, JOSEPH A. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

ALL THAT BRASS South Portland, Old Orchard bands win gold medals in school contest

Nov 02, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 ALL THAT BRASS South Portland, Old Orchard bands win gold medals in school contest Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Front Type: Cover Story SOUTH PORTLAND -- High school bands ...

Maine colleges prepare for declining endowments

Nov 02, 2008; ... BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Maine colleges prepare for declining endowments Byline: BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Front Type: Cover Story Maine's colleges and universities are ...

Charitable foundations hit hard ; The international financial crisis means foundations are likely to cut back on money spent in Maine.

Nov 02, 2008; ... BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Charitable foundations hit hard ; The international financial crisis means foundations are likely to cut back on money spent in Maine. Byline: BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer Edition: ...

New voters relish chance to make presidential pick

Nov 02, 2008; ... KELLEY BOUCHARD By KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 New voters relish chance to make presidential pick Byline: KELLEY BOUCHARD By KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Front Type: Cover Story Katelyn Michaud ...

Flu shot advice may boost demand ; Doctors offices may be feeling the strain next year with parents urged to get all children immunized.

Nov 02, 2008; ... MEREDITH GOAD Ray Routhier contributed to this report By MEREDITH GOAD Staff Writer Staff Writer Ray Routhier contributed to thi Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Flu shot advice may boost demand ; Doctors offices may be feeling the strain next year with parents urged to get ...

Now jobless, MS sufferer still smiling

Nov 02, 2008; ... Bill Nemitz by Bill Nemitz staff columnist Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Now jobless, MS sufferer still smiling Byline: Bill Nemitz by Bill Nemitz staff columnist Edition: Final Section: Front Type: Cover Story The brief news story appeared three weeks ...

Groups join forces to provide help to homeless veterans ; For one day a year, agencies come to Togus to offer tax advice, haircuts and various other services.

Nov 02, 2008 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Groups join forces to provide help to homeless veterans ; For one day a year, agencies come to Togus to offer tax advice, haircuts and various other services. Edition: Final Section: Front Type: Cover Story AUGUSTA -- ...

Community chosen to host AFI film exchange program

Nov 02, 2008; ... Bob Keyes Compiled by Bob Keyes staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Community chosen to host AFI film exchange program Byline: Bob Keyes Compiled by Bob Keyes staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Column: Arts Dispatches Type: ...

Arts Planner

Nov 02, 2008; ... Bob Keyes, Compiled by Bob Keyes, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Arts Planner Byline: Bob Keyes, Compiled by Bob Keyes, Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Column: Arts Planner Type: News This week* At 8 p.m. Thursday, ...

Freeport gallery shows work of Janet Manyan

Nov 02, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Freeport gallery shows work of Janet Manyan Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Type: News Janet Conlon Manyan, a still-life and figurative painter, opens a solo exhibition at Frost ...

Getting to the heart of Hartley

Nov 02, 2008; ... Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Getting to the heart of Hartley Byline: Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Type: News As he scouted locations to film the narrated sequences of his new ...

Sea change in Bath ; The Maine Maritime Museum is justifiably proud of its reputation as a world-class repository of ocean-going history, but this new exhibition? It's all about the art.

Nov 02, 2008; ... BOB KEYES By BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Sea change in Bath ; The Maine Maritime Museum is justifiably proud of its reputation as a world-class repository of ocean-going history, but this new exhibition? It's all about the art. Byline: BOB KEYES ...

Farnsworth director moving on to N.J. museum

Nov 02, 2008; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Farnsworth director moving on to N.J. museum Byline: From staff reports Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Type: News ROCKLAND -- Lora Urbanelli is leaving her post as executive director at the ...

Food Intelligence ; A Kennebunk author who's worked as a spy digs into the biblical past and divulges its secrets.

Nov 02, 2008; ... TOM ATWELL By TOM ATWELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Food Intelligence ; A Kennebunk author who's worked as a spy digs into the biblical past and divulges its secrets. Byline: TOM ATWELL By TOM ATWELL Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

On the Move

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 On the Move Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: On the Move Type: News NEW FACESDawn VanDyne of Falmouth joined Springborn Staffing. VanDyne has 13 years experience in the ...

Fighting commercial knockoffs ; Maine companies take on copycats that are stealing designs and profits.

Nov 02, 2008; ... NOEL K GALLAGHER By NOEL K. GALLAGHER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Fighting commercial knockoffs ; Maine companies take on copycats that are stealing designs and profits. Byline: NOEL K GALLAGHER By NOEL K. GALLAGHER Staff Writer Edition: ...

Our choices only for sake of discussion ; The newspapers Nov. 4 endorsements, listed here, are no substitute for your vote.

Nov 02, 2008; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 11-02-2008 Our choices only for sake of discussion ; The newspapers Nov. 4 endorsements, listed here, are no substitute for your vote. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS Type: ...