Maine is one of three states that don’t offer the specialty license plates, which typically are issued to recipients of the gold star lapel button – widows, parents and other relatives of service members who die serving the country.
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Governor’s decision attracts attention, repels tourist
Karen Moore and her family were looking forward to visiting Maine for a second time this summer, but after hearing of Gov. Paul LePage’s decision to remove a mural depicting workers from Labor Department headquarters, they decided to vacation elsewhere. In an open letter to Maine’s Republican governor, Moore of Menlo Park, Calif., wrote, “Because […]
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Fugitive sex offender arrested in Casco
William George, 35, has been arrested and charged with being a fugitive from justice and failing to register as a sex offender.
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Old-time bait shack goes on auction block
The shack on York’s John Hancock Wharf has long been a subject for artists.
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Forum seeks vision for RSU23 plan
Parents and students offer input for shaping the school district’s future.
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Saco removing Route 1 crosswalks
A fatality last year spurs action on the four-lane spans at Cleveland and Summer streets.
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UNE installs solar panels at Campus Center
The project is expected to provide up to 50 percent of the Campus Center’s hot water energy supply.
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Saco officials consider tax hike, layoffs of municipal employees
City Administrator Rick Michaud recommends raising property taxes by 4.3 percent to help fund the budget.
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Biddeford forum selects best ideas for downtown
Results of voting on nearly 40 projects will be used to create a draft master plan.
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Arts fest focuses on Biddeford’s Franco roots
La Fete du Printemps, featuring Franco-American and Acadian theater and music, looks to reconnect residents with their heritage.