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Here’s what’s cookin’ at Wells Chamber of Commerce Chili Fest
The event is scheduled for Aug. 23 at Wells Junior High School.
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Posted inLocal & State
Young Standish duo reel in national bass fishing championship
JT Cross and Jake Paradis won The Bass Federation’s Junior World Championship in South Dakota.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine get the most out of a friendly win
Excitement and player opportunities — including Lewiston High graduate Khalid Hersi getting his first start — abound against Halifax Wanderers.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Hearts of Pine game a reminder of Maine’s ties to Canada
Hosting the Halifax Wanderers FC was a small but significant display of friendship by Maine to the Maritimes.
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Portland fire boat damaged in rescue, under repair
The vessel was damaged last month during a rescue near Jewell Island.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Defense argues alleged Westbrook shooter unfit to stand trial
Two witnesses for the defense testified Wednesday that Marcel LaGrange, 26, does not currently have the mental capacity to stand trial for the June 2023 slayings of a Westbrook couple.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Maine could lose $62M low-income solar grant under EPA proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly moving to terminate billions nationwide in already-awarded grants designed to offer solar energy to low-income communities.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Skowhegan River Park secures final permits
The next hurdle for the long-planned project aimed at revitalizing the downtown by bringing paddling sports and other recreation is raising more money.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Who will be on the November ballot in Portland?
There are 3 school board seats and 2 City Council seats up for grabs. Meet the candidates who are vying for them.