Fire destroys Gorham home, barn
Thousands of residents in Gorham, Standish and Windham lost power Thursday night because of a fire that destroyed a home and attached barn in the Little Falls section of Gorham.
At least four people were in the home at 682 Gray Road when the fire broke out in the barn around 8 p.m. All of them escaped uninjured, but several pets were killed.
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This time, savoring the ride
As a freshman, Caitlin Hynes was happy to be part of the Bowdoin College women's basketball team that made it to the Elite Eight. But she really didn't comprehend the experience.
"I remember thinking it was awesome but not understanding what it was," said Hynes. "I mean, we had a good team. We were supposed to be there."
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GOP on sidelines as Dodd offers new financial rules
WASHINGTON — With one eye on the calendar and the other on elusive bipartisanship, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd plans to offer his own version of a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations without Republican support.
"Clearly, we need to move along," he said.
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Our View: 'Lowest-achieving' list not necessarily bad news
It would be easy to misread this week's announcement of the state's 10 "persistently low-achieving schools."
This is not a list of the worst schools in the state, or even a list of failing schools. Not every school was included in the evaluation process, including some schools with serious problems.
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Irish fun for all
With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, it's good to remember that drinking Guinness, painting shamrocks on your face and wearing funny hats aren't the only ways to celebrate.
You could just as easily listen to Irish music, watch a parade, hunt for ghosts, jump in the ocean, run a 5K or leg wrestle with roller derby stars. And if those events don't give you a proper sense of Irish pride, head to your local watering hole and drink your fill of green beer. We won't judge.
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Police agree to limits on license plate readers
They can use the devices to protect public safety, but not to track political activists or ex-spouses.
Oil dealers: Offshore wind plan a mistake
They oppose a bill to speed up ocean energy projects, saying they will kill their industry and cost many jobs.
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Pirates holding tight to Sabres
But an extended affiliation with the NHL team is no guarantee they'll stay.
If team leaves Portland, businesses will take a hit
Democrats end effort to reach deal on abortion in health bill
Unable to appease those seeking an airtight ban on abortion subsidies, House leaders forgo some votes.
Denial of noncitizen vote mobilizes petition drive
Some opponents on the city's Charter Commission cite legal uncertainties.
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Nature's course is good news at Popham
Powerful February storms altered the Morse River, which had threatened a new septic system.
Five Maine men face heroin-trafficking charges
The indictments are the result of a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigation that has been ongoing since October.
Candidates' Forum: Republicans back N-power, differ on Sunday hunting
Five hopefuls for governor spoke in unison on many issues to a Forest Products Council forum.
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This time, savoring the ride
Caitlin Hynes, a senior leader on the Bowdoin women's basketball team, is enjoying her final Division III tournament.
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Lesbian teen sues to force school to hold prom
A lesbian student who wanted to take her girlfriend to her senior prom is asking a federal judge to force her Mississippi school district to reinstate the dance it canceled rather than let the couple attend. The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi on Thursday filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oxford on behalf of 18-y ...
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Deal struck onlicense plates
Police and privacy advocates reached an accord Thursday on a law to allow officers to use devices that read and record license plate numbers but prevent abuse of the technology.
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Family grieves for oldest American, 114
MADISON -- After living nearly 115 years, through three centuries, two world wars, 21 presidents and all seven Red Sox World Series titles, Mary Josephine Ray found her final resti ...
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