As Miss Maine, Julia Furtado, 19, will travel the state to develop her platform “Leadership Among Our Youth.” In January, she will represent Maine in the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas.
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Dogs train for friendly military mission
An organization offers service ‘mutts’ to thank veterans and others who serve the country.
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Family pressed to clear fire rubble
The owner of a house that burned Feb. 5 can’t afford to remove the debris, her daughter says, but city officials say the site is a hazard and the family must act.
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Pride parade-festival has banner 25th year
PORTLAND – Some 40 groups that marched in the Southern Maine Pride Parade shared a message of equality and acceptance Saturday. Those carrying a banner for the southern Maine chapter of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network chanted, “Two, four, six, eight. Don’t assume your kids are straight.” Others behind them shouted, “Hey, hey. […]
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New Gloucester crews extinguish fire
A fire at 417 Intervale Rd. was believed to be caused by a discarded cigarette.
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Biddeford park concerts starting next week
A total of 10 concerts will be held throughout the summer.
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Festival at Thornton Academy on Saturday
Acitivities include games for children, athletic contests, a craft fair, carriage rides and an antique car show.
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Voters not in big-spending mood
Jilted projects in Gorham, Falmouth and Freeport may not be bad ideas, but economic anxieties rule.
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Buxton elects school, municipal officials
BUXTON — Voters have elected Jean Harmon and Robert Libby from a pool of seven for the Board of Selectmen. Hilda Lynch was a write-in candidate elected to the Maine School Administrative District 6 Board of Directors. David Savage, Susan Schaller and John Vedral were all elected to the Planning Board. Richard Emery, Melissa Jordan, […]
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Voters approve $20.45M budget for SAD 15
Voters of Gray and New Gloucester approved a $20.45 million education budget for Maine School Administrative District 15. Residents of Gray voted 357-113 in favor and New Gloucester voted 242-47 in favor. Gray voters also approved 16 referendum questions and elected town officials. Richard Barter and Lewis Mancini were elected to town council. Todd Bagetis […]