Post 62 opens meeting season Dennis Marrotte, immediate past commander of American Legion Post 62, reported that its first business meeting of the year opened with a “Draping of the Post Charter” ceremony in honor and memory of Roger Barr and David Berry. Barr and Berry were U.S. Air Force veterans and longtime officers and […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals in Buxton, Gorham and Westbrook
Gorham bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, Sept. 20, 4:30, 5:15 and 6 p.m., United Church of Christ at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, homemade dessert, coffee and punch. $12, $8 children. For takeout, call 838-1832 by 5 p.m. Friday, […]
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Scarborough assistant principal remembered as dedicated coach, friend after fatal car crash
Jacob Brown, 34, a former hockey standout for Lewiston, died Saturday night in a wreck that police said occurred after he drove off from a traffic stop.
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Maine voter ID question goes too far
The changes up for consideration are not small — and we should reject them.
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Maine communities explore rent control to slow costs in mobile home parks
Sanford is expected to consider a proposed moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases Tuesday. Other towns, including Old Orchard Beach, Waterville and Brunswick, have taken or are considering similar measures.
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Maine wedding caterer suddenly cancels contracts, leaving couples out of time and money
The Maine attorney general has fielded 17 complaints against Simply Catered by Bethany in the past two months.
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New history trail shows resilience of Portland’s Jewish community
The Portland Jewish History Trail was launched Sunday by the Maine Jewish Museum.
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How does Maine’s forest carbon credit market work?
As carbon credits gain traction, efforts are underway to help small-scale forest landowners participate.
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Man swims to safety after vehicle submerges in stream off I-295 in West Gardiner
A Winslow man who apparently fell asleep Sunday while driving on Interstate 295 was able to swim to safety after his vehicle went off the highway and into Cobbosseecontee Stream.
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Shelter-in-place briefly issued for Bridgton
The order was sent out around 7:30 a.m. Sunday and lifted about an hour later.