Neal Gumpel said the abuse he suffered more than 50 years ago shaped his adult life.
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Biddeford faces a smokestack dilemma as it moves past its ‘Trash Town USA’ rep
City officials ponder whether the revitalized city should demolish or decorate the towering remnant of its trash-burning past — with ideas as far-ranging as a climbing wall or even adding a restaurant on top, like Seattle’s Space Needle.
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Singer Lucy Dacus to marry fans at her Portland performance
The singer plans to officiate a wedding ceremony during her appearance Sunday at the Back Cove Music and Arts Festival.
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Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
School construction wish list grows in Maine. Only a few will be funded.
Schools in Bath, St. Agatha and Old Orchard Beach topped Maine’s new major construction priority list of 95 projects, while a state commission is studying a better way to fund critical school construction.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
What Maine voters need to know about upcoming referendum questions
The secretary of state’s office announced Thursday that Question 1 on the November ballot will be the proposed changes to voting laws and Question 2 asks voters to approve or reject a proposed red flag law.
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Here’s what’s in store for Art Guild of the Kennebunks’ annual Awards Art Exhibit
The Art Guild of the Kennebunks announced that its Awards Art Exhibit is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-17. The exhibit will take place at the Community House in Kennebunkport. Exhibit hours are set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug, 15 and Aug. 16 and noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. […]
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August exhibit at Kennebunk Free Library features the bold colors of ‘Matti’s World’
An artist’s reception is planned for Saturday, Aug. 23.
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As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection
The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.
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Scarborough lifeguard has been watching the beach for more than 50 years
Greg Wilfert has been keeping a watchful eye on Scarborough’s surf for half a century. He stopped counting after 100 rescues.