I was just sitting outside Exotic Java sipping a Red Eye and going through email when a lovely young woman walked by. She was trailed by a very lovely, pleasant scent. I’m not sure what it was, but it will linger in my mind for the rest of the day. And I won’t mind that at all.
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St. Michael School honors
medical workers who rushed to help
AUGUSTA, Maine – It was Sept. 10, but a Sept. 11 commemoration was nonetheless in order.
Students at St. Michael’s School gathered around the school flagpole Friday morning for a patriotic tribute to the medical professionals who played a critical role in the response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon.
Firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel were the first to respond to those attacks. But medical professionals weren’t far behind them in aiding victims, and the 270-student Catholic school recognized them in a ceremony Sept. 11 last year.
“These are the men and women who take care of our sick, our suffering and our infirm,” Principal Jon Caron told students and parents gathered outside the school before classes began.
Three fifth-grade students raised the flag, those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and they ended the 20-minute ceremony with a rendition of “This Land is Your Land.”
Click here for the rest of the story by Matthew Stone in the Kennebec Journal.
Unsettled nation marks 9/11 with rituals of sorrow | Associated Press story on Portland Press website
Islam controversies cast shadow over 9/11 events | Associated Press story in the Portland Press Herald
As Sept. 11 dawns, political backdrop hard to ignore | Associated Press story in the Morning Sentinel
They say the clothes make the man. But sometimes, it’s the car that makes the man — or woman. Whether it’s a tricked-out 2006 Toyota, a biodiesel-powered 1980s Volkswagen, or a stately 1950s Chevrolet, there’s something elemental about putting the keys in the ignition and heading out for a drive in your car — your favorite, your indulgence, your baby.
Both Bangor and Brewer will play host to hundreds of car lovers this weekend, with the Wheels on the Waterfront Bangor Car Show on Saturday, and the Brewer Days Car Show on Sunday. Both events are free and open to the public for those interested in seeing some vintage vehicles and some seriously souped-up newer cars. In the spirit of the weekend, we’re celebrating cars and car owners by chatting with a few Maine motorheads about their passion for wheels.
Click here for the rest of the story by Emily Burnham in the Bangor Daily News.
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HOULTON, Maine — An Orient man who police say admitted helping conceal evidence in the killing of three people in the Aroostook County town of Amity in June was arrested early Friday evening and charged in connection with the triple homicide.
Robert Strout, 63, was arrested at his home just after 4 p.m., according to officials with the Attorney General’s Office and the Maine State Police.
The arrest by state police came after Strout was indicted Friday afternoon by the Aroostook County grand jury on a Class B charge of hindering apprehension and a Class A charge of arson. Both are felony offenses, with the Class B charge punishable by up to 10 years in jail and a $20,000 fine and the Class A charge punishable by up to 30 years in jail and a $50,000 fine.
Strout’s name and the charges against him were not released with the indictment list pending his arrest.
Assistant Attorney General Bill Stokes and state police Detective Sgt. John Cote confirmed the arrest after Strout was taken into custody Friday evening. Stokes also confirmed that the charges stemmed from the Amity triple homicide.
“He was arrested at his home and he was cooperative,” said Cote. “He was taken to the Aroostook County Jail.”
Click here for the rest of the story by Jen Lynds in the Bangor Daily News.
Portland joins list of top college cities | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
THE TOP 20
Top 20 best small cities for college students to live:
1. Boulder, Colo.
2. Ann Arbor, Mich.
3. Bridgeport, Conn.
4. Trenton-Ewing, N.J.
5. Gainesville, Fla.
6. Madison, Wis.
7. Durham, N.C.
8. Santa Cruz, Calif.
9. Honolulu, Hawaii
10. Fort Collins, Colo.
11. Santa Barbara, Calif.
12. New Haven, Conn.
13. Lincoln, Neb.
14. Albany, N.Y.
15. San Luis Obispo, Calif.
16. Naples, Fla.
17. Manchester, N.H.
18. Oxnard, Calif.
19. Santa Rosa, Calif.
20. PORTLAND, MAINE
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Music and Nightlife: Mraz-matazz | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
IF YOU GO
JASON MRAZ
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Bangor Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St., Bangor
HOW MUCH: $38.50 to $48.50
INFO: 783-2009, Ext. 208; waterfrontconcerts.com; thecolisee.com
WHAT ELSE: Mraz’s show is part of the new Hollywood Slots Waterfront Concert series in Bangor.
Other upcoming shows:
• Alan Jackson, 7 p.m. Friday. $31.50 to $81.50
• Miranda Lambert, 7 p.m. Oct. 2. $27.75 to $41.75
• Godsmack headlining Smackfest, 10 a.m. Oct. 10. $45.50
‘Deadliest Catch Live’ coming to Maine | Bangor Daily News
Limited seating remains available for Deadliest Catch Live. For tickets, call the Merrill Auditorium box office at (207) 842-0800 or visit porttix.com.
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A little guy – maybe 3 or 4 – just crawled into my booth at Exotic Java for the second time in 30 minutes and started jabbering away like we have known each other for years. Cute kid. Momma had to start counting – “five, four …” – to get him out of the booth.
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Tagged Hurricane Earl, Labor Day, tourism, tourists, Tropical Storm Earl
With cases of Lyme disease on the rise in Maine, a new nonprofit organization has a mission to educate the public and raise awareness about the tick-borne health hazard.
MaineLyme was officially announced by its board of directors Sept. 1. Its mission is to decrease the prevalence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses through awareness, prevention, education and advocacy.
In 2008, 908 cases of Lyme disease were reported, a 72 percent increase over 2007, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of cases rose again in 2009, with 929 reported, most of them in Cumberland and York counties. A fact sheet compiled by the Maine Lyme Working Group said these numbers may be underestimated by a factor of 10.
“We’ve been working hard in the past six months with that … in mind,” said board secretary Barb Maurais.
Click for the rest of the story by Emma Bouthillette in the Portland Press Herald.
Fighting Lyme Disease
Follow the organization on Facebook by searching “MaineLyme Nonprofit.” To donate to the educational efforts, mail checks to MaineLyme, P.O. Box 8533, Portland, ME, 04104-8533.
Where are ticks found?
In every county in Maine and both urban and rural communities. However, people should be especially careful when in the following areas:
• Wooded, forested sites.
• Wild, unmaintained landscapes with tall grass.
• Brush or leaf piles.
Letters From Away 