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MCDONALD, DEAN F.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 MCDONALD, DEAN F. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

The rural recession hits home ; Waterboro's housing market is now one of the state's most troubled, a symptom of economic distress in rural Maine.

Feb 01, 2009; ... TUX TURKEL By TUX TURKEL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 The rural recession hits home ; Waterboro's housing market is now one of the state's most troubled, a symptom of economic distress in rural Maine. Byline: TUX TURKEL By TUX TURKEL Staff ...

BURNS, NANCY E. (HILTON) BURNS

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 BURNS, NANCY E. (HILTON) BURNS Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News BURNS, NANCY E. (HILTON) BURNS - of ...

HEMENWAY, MYRTIE ADA

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 HEMENWAY, MYRTIE ADA Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News HEMENWAY, MYRTIE ADA - 98, Jan. 29, ...

ST. LAURENT, SISTER ANITA S.C.I.M.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 ST. LAURENT, SISTER ANITA S.C.I.M. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News ST. LAURENT, SISTER ANITA S.C.I.M. - 93, of ...

AMOROSO, PAUL JOSEPH

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 AMOROSO, PAUL JOSEPH Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

PATTON, ROBERT ALLEN, PH.D.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 PATTON, ROBERT ALLEN, PH.D. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News PATTON, ...

JONASSEN, NORMAN E.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 JONASSEN, NORMAN E. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

WALTON, DAVID A.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 WALTON, DAVID A. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News WALTON, DAVID A. - 50, of Portland, Jan ....

ESHBACH, M. SYBIL (HARTLEY)

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 ESHBACH, M. SYBIL (HARTLEY) Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News ESHBACH, M. SYBIL (HARTLEY) - of Amherst, Mass., Jan. 29, 2009. Funeral ...

MAXCY, JOEL SHERIDAN

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 MAXCY, JOEL SHERIDAN Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MAXCY, JOEL SHERIDAN - ...

SANFORD, MARGARET ELIZABETH

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 SANFORD, MARGARET ELIZABETH Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

LAPOINTE, EDDIE J.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 LAPOINTE, EDDIE J. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

IOVINO, LOUIS A. JR.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 IOVINO, LOUIS A. JR. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting ...

MARTIN, MICHAEL T.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 MARTIN, MICHAEL T. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

LEAVITT, FRED E.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 LEAVITT, FRED E. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News LEAVITT, FRED E. - 66, Jan ....

SPIZZUOCO, BARBARA A. (WALSH)

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 SPIZZUOCO, BARBARA A. (WALSH) Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News SPIZZUOCO, BARBARA A. (WALSH) - 80, of Portland, ...

WEIR, CHARLES "CHICK"

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 WEIR, CHARLES "CHICK" Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

LACY, BEVERLY A.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 LACY, BEVERLY A. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News LACY, BEVERLY A. - 73, of Saco, ...

MCCATHERIN, FAITH ELLEN

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 MCCATHERIN, FAITH ELLEN Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News MCCATHERIN, FAITH ...

AXELSEN, MILDRED L.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 AXELSEN, MILDRED L. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News AXELSEN, MILDRED L. - 88, ...

Veteran fisherman charts a new course ; New limits and the stock's depletion are making it harder to earn a living at sea, Craig Pendleton says.

Feb 01, 2009; ... JOHN RICHARDSON By JOHN RICHARDSON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Veteran fisherman charts a new course ; New limits and the stock's depletion are making it harder to earn a living at sea, Craig Pendleton says. Byline: JOHN RICHARDSON By JOHN RICHARDSON ...

SPRAGUE, MARION W.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 SPRAGUE, MARION W. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News SPRAGUE, MARION W. - 95, of ...

CARRIER, JUNE LEIGHTON

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 CARRIER, JUNE LEIGHTON Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Maine/New England Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News CARRIER, JUNE LEIGHTON - 85, of ...

Gardiner's fire chief placed on paid leave ; The mayor calls the action a personnel matter. City councilors will discuss the case on Wednesday.

Feb 01, 2009 ... Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Gardiner's fire chief placed on paid leave ; The mayor calls the action a personnel matter. City councilors will discuss the case on Wednesday. Edition: FINAL Section: Front Type: Cover Story GARDINER -- The city's ...

Toy Fund sees rise despite economy

Feb 01, 2009; ... EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Toy Fund sees rise despite economy Byline: EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: Front Column: Bruce Roberts Toy Fund Type: Cover ...

'Blindsided' by bank, car dealer closing doors

Feb 01, 2009; ... Bill Nemitz by Bill Nemitz staff columnist Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 'Blindsided' by bank, car dealer closing doors Byline: Bill Nemitz by Bill Nemitz staff columnist Edition: FINAL Section: Front Type: Cover Story SANFORD -- Cars are flying ...

Physician follows passion for change ; Maine's Dr. Peter Wilk becomes national director of the Physicians for Social Responsibility.

Feb 01, 2009; ... JOHN RICHARDSON By JOHN RICHARDSON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Physician follows passion for change ; Maine's Dr. Peter Wilk becomes national director of the Physicians for Social Responsibility. Byline: JOHN RICHARDSON By JOHN RICHARDSON Staff ...

A warming welcome for cold newcomers ; The WinterKids program shows recent immigrants how to embrace the season with outdoor activities.

Feb 01, 2009; ... EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 A warming welcome for cold newcomers ; The WinterKids program shows recent immigrants how to embrace the season with outdoor activities. Byline: EDWARD D MURPHY By EDWARD D. MURPHY Staff ...

Portrait of the student as an ARTIST ; Teens learn what it means to make art, and to win recognition for doing it well.

Feb 01, 2009; ... BOB KEYES By BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Portrait of the student as an ARTIST ; Teens learn what it means to make art, and to win recognition for doing it well. Byline: BOB KEYES By BOB KEYES Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

Arts Dispatches

Feb 01, 2009; ... Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Arts Dispatches Byline: Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Column: Arts Dispatches Type: News SOUTH PORTLANDArt in the Park goes online with ...

Arts Planner

Feb 01, 2009; ... Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Arts Planner Byline: Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Column: Arts Planner Type: News Classical FebruaryFebruary is a stellar month for ...

Ballet receives grants for education, choreography

Feb 01, 2009; ... Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Ballet receives grants for education, choreography Byline: Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Column: Arts Dispatches Type: News Portland Ballet has ...

Waterfall Arts receives $2,500 grant for planning

Feb 01, 2009; ... Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Waterfall Arts receives $2,500 grant for planning Byline: Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Column: Arts Dispatches Type: News BELFAST -- The ...

Proud to carry on the vision of Mr. Balanchine

Feb 01, 2009; ... Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Proud to carry on the vision of Mr. Balanchine Byline: Bob Keyes by Bob Keyes staff writer Edition: FINAL Section: Audience Type: News Memo: ' FALMOUTH -- To this day, Linda ...

Envelope, please ... ; Take your turn with the Academy voters and pick the Oscar winners in our annual reader contest.

Feb 01, 2009; ... RAY ROUTHIER By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Envelope, please ... ; Take your turn with the Academy voters and pick the Oscar winners in our annual reader contest. Byline: RAY ROUTHIER By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Edition: FINAL Section: ...

King fisher ; Writer Lisa Rogak probes the life of Maine mystery master Stephen King in 'Haunted Heart,' her new, unauthorized biography.

Feb 01, 2009; ... RAY ROUTHIER By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 King fisher ; Writer Lisa Rogak probes the life of Maine mystery master Stephen King in 'Haunted Heart,' her new, unauthorized biography. Byline: RAY ROUTHIER By RAY ROUTHIER Staff ...

Merchants seek repeal of state's growth act ; Critics of the law say it inhibits retail, but supporters value the time for evaluation.

Feb 01, 2009; ... BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Merchants seek repeal of state's growth act ; Critics of the law say it inhibits retail, but supporters value the time for evaluation. Byline: BETH QUIMBY By BETH QUIMBY Staff Writer Edition: ...

Excise tax cut doesn't get to root of problem ; Local government would still cost too much if the burden was shifted to the property tax.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Excise tax cut doesn't get to root of problem ; Local government would still cost too much if the burden was shifted to the property tax. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS Type: ...

UMaine system reform aims at achievable goals ; With closing campuses off the table, a chance to make other reforms won't be wasted.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 UMaine system reform aims at achievable goals ; With closing campuses off the table, a chance to make other reforms won't be wasted. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR VIEWS Type: ...

Economic hard times take some glitter off the Super Bowl ; Even the world of sports' most excessive event will have to cut back a little this year.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Economic hard times take some glitter off the Super Bowl ; Even the world of sports' most excessive event will have to cut back a little this year. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Editorial Column: OUR ...

One potato, two potato, three potato ... SCORE ; Wood Prairie Farm hits upon a variant of Yukon Gold you might say is positively heavenly.

Feb 01, 2009; ... Tom Atwell by Tom Atwell staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 One potato, two potato, three potato ... SCORE ; Wood Prairie Farm hits upon a variant of Yukon Gold you might say is positively heavenly. Byline: Tom Atwell by Tom Atwell staff writer Edition: ...

On the Move

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 On the Move Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Business Column: On the Move Type: News Edward J. Kane was named vice president of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, the local, not-for-profit health plan ....

Mountain Valley, Lisbon impress as states near ; Mountain Valley captures the Class B wrestling regional and Lisbon dominates in Class C.

Feb 01, 2009; ... KEVIN THOMAS By KEVIN THOMAS Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Mountain Valley, Lisbon impress as states near ; Mountain Valley captures the Class B wrestling regional and Lisbon dominates in Class C. Byline: KEVIN THOMAS By KEVIN THOMAS Staff ...

Pirates, Sea Dogs big fundraisers ; Local charities benefit from the efforts of Portland's two professional teams.

Feb 01, 2009; ... PAUL BETIT By PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Pirates, Sea Dogs big fundraisers ; Local charities benefit from the efforts of Portland's two professional teams. Byline: PAUL BETIT By PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

Portland shuts down Bonny Eagle

Feb 01, 2009; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Portland shuts down Bonny Eagle Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Sports Column: HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Type: News Sam Guimond scored in the first period and Cam Provencher in the third as ...

Hyde's far from careless at Calais

Feb 01, 2009; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Hyde's far from careless at Calais Byline: From staff reports Edition: NORTH CENTRAL Section: Sports Column: HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Type: News David Duncan scored a game-high 21 points Saturday to lead ...

Lewiston to lose hockey franchise ; The Maineiacs take the first step toward relocating the QMJHL team to a Montreal suburb.

Feb 01, 2009; ... From staff reports Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Lewiston to lose hockey franchise ; The Maineiacs take the first step toward relocating the QMJHL team to a Montreal suburb. Byline: From staff reports Edition: Final Section: Sports Type: News The owner ...

Her talent is juggling: school, basketball and diapers

Feb 01, 2009; ... Steve Solloway By Steve Solloway staff writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Her talent is juggling: school, basketball and diapers Byline: Steve Solloway By Steve Solloway staff writer Edition: Final Section: Sports Type: News FARMINGTON -- The ...

Struggles test his leadership skills ; Co-captain Jeff Marshall finds his role shifting as UMaine tinkers with its lineup.

Feb 01, 2009; ... RACHEL LENZI By RACHEL LENZI Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Struggles test his leadership skills ; Co-captain Jeff Marshall finds his role shifting as UMaine tinkers with its lineup. Byline: RACHEL LENZI By RACHEL LENZI Staff Writer Edition: ...

High School Wrestling Championships

Feb 01, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 High School Wrestling Championships Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: Sports Type: News WRESTLINGWESTERN CLASS A at North BerwickMassabesic 243, Noble 218.5, Bonny Eagle 176, ...

handyman specials [Corrected 02/05/09] ; Mainers with the money might consider making home improvements now, when many in the building trades are offering bargain-basement prices to drum up work.

Feb 01, 2009; ... RAY ROUTHIER By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 handyman specials [Corrected 02/05/09] ; Mainers with the money might consider making home improvements now, when many in the building trades are offering bargain-basement prices to drum up ...

Critics seek to ease driver's license rules ; State House: They object to parts of a law passed last year aimed at reducing the risk of fraud.

Feb 01, 2009; ... MATT WICKENHEISER By MATT WICKENHEISER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Critics seek to ease driver's license rules ; State House: They object to parts of a law passed last year aimed at reducing the risk of fraud. Byline: MATT WICKENHEISER By MATT ...

Appetizer is over in wrestling ; Massabesic and Noble breeze through the Class A regionals, setting up a state showdown.

Feb 01, 2009; ... PAUL BETIT By PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-01-2009 Appetizer is over in wrestling ; Massabesic and Noble breeze through the Class A regionals, setting up a state showdown. Byline: PAUL BETIT By PAUL BETIT Staff Writer Edition: Final Section: ...

LAPOINTE, EDDIE J.

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 LAPOINTE, EDDIE J. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...

MCDONALD, DEAN F.

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 MCDONALD, DEAN F. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

IOVINO, LOUIS A. JR.

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 IOVINO, LOUIS A. JR. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting ...

LEAVITT, FRED E.

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 LEAVITT, FRED E. Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News LEAVITT, FRED E. - 66, Jan ....

GIRARD, ELIZABETH J. (BETTY)

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 GIRARD, ELIZABETH J. (BETTY) Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News GIRARD, ELIZABETH J. (BETTY) - Jan. 28, 2009. Visiting ...

SPIZZUOCO, BARBARA A. (WALSH)

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 SPIZZUOCO, BARBARA A. (WALSH) Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: News SPIZZUOCO, BARBARA A. (WALSH) - 80, of Portland, ...

School-merger penalties should not be waived ; A pending referendum and local resistance create a strong temptation to back down.

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 School-merger penalties should not be waived ; A pending referendum and local resistance create a strong temptation to back down. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: EDITORIAL Column: OUR VIEWS Type: ...

Group refloats plan to replicate Virginia ; Stalled once, the effort gains new momentum with a scaled-back, less- expensive project.

Feb 02, 2009; ... BOB KEYES By BOB KEYES Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 Group refloats plan to replicate Virginia ; Stalled once, the effort gains new momentum with a scaled-back, less- expensive project. Byline: BOB KEYES By BOB KEYES Staff Writer Edition: ...

Postal Service should explore shorter week ; Tough economic times make for tough choices for business and government.

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 Postal Service should explore shorter week ; Tough economic times make for tough choices for business and government. Byline: Anonymous Edition: FINAL Section: EDITORIAL Column: OUR VIEWS Type: Editorial With ...

Noble causes hit fiscal wall ; In a sour economy, nonprofits must revisit their missions and consider working with others, experts say.

Feb 02, 2009; ... DAVID HENCH By DAVID HENCH Staff Writer Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 Noble causes hit fiscal wall ; In a sour economy, nonprofits must revisit their missions and consider working with others, experts say. Byline: DAVID HENCH By DAVID HENCH Staff Writer Edition: ...

WEIR, CHARLES "CHICK"

Feb 02, 2009; ... Anonymous Portland Press Herald (Maine) 02-02-2009 WEIR, CHARLES "CHICK" Byline: Anonymous Edition: Final Section: Local & State Column: Services and Visiting Hours Type: ...