PORTLAND — For 13 years, Longfellow Books in Monument Square has been fiercely loyal to Maine’s community of readers and writers.
February 2013
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Maine says farewell to Maj. Gregg Sanborn
Sanborn, second-in-command of the Maine Game Wardens, surprises attendees of the service with a goodbye video made during last year of life.
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Mayhew discourages Florida lawmakers from supporting Medicaid expansion
AUGUSTA — Florida lawmakers are weighing whether to participate in the federal health care law’s proposal to expand Medicaid. On Monday, Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew attempted to explain why they shouldn’t.
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Maine attorney honored for support of LGBT community
The American Bar Association has honored Mary Bonauto, a civil rights attorney in Portland, for her work advancing the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTES: Gardiner still in the hunt
It’s been a season of “what if” for Gardiner, which is still in the hunt for a Western B playoff berth. The Tigers (4-9-1) are chasing Cape Elizabeth (5-10-1), a team they will play in Hallowell on Feb. 18, for the fifth and final spot. Gardiner defeated Cape Elizabeth 2-1 in overtime on Jan. 31.
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Bill would loosen residency requirements for school superintendents
AUGUSTA — Augusta School Board member Deborah Towle told state lawmakers Monday that continuing to require superintendents to live in the city “doesn’t make practical sense.”
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Augusta school board to weigh natural gas option at Cony High School
AUGUSTA — Cony High School and Capital Area Technical Center could be converted to natural gas heat, in anticipation of the fuel soon becoming available in the area.
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Agency aims to protect youngest victims of sexual abuse
AUGUSTA — A new regional effort aims to spare children who have been sexually abused the horror of reliving the encounter multiple times for questioning by police and counselors.
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Monmouth voters to decide on business-friendly tax incentive plan
MONMOUTH — Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to move forward with a tax incentive plan aimed at attracting more businesses into town.
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Area Catholic leaders ‘surprised’ by Pope Benedict’s resignation
AUGUSTA — Local Catholic leaders were surprised Monday to hear that Pope Benedict XVI would be resigning at the end of the month, but said it seemed like a reasonable decision, considering the 85-year-old pope’s health.