BIDDEFORD — Fireworks enthusiasts will have more to celebrate than a new year on Jan. 1, 2012 ”“ consumer fireworks will become legal that day. After final passage in the Legislature in late June, the bill was signed into law by Gov. Paul LePage, with an effective date of Jan. 1. Since then, some municipalities […]
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Deal would extend tax cuts, force swift pipeline decision
But the payroll break would only last for two months until savings can be found to pay for a full year.
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SKIING Miller settles for second in World Cup super-G Taking advantage of improved weather and visibility, Beat Feuz of Switzerland outskied Bode Miller to win a World Cup super-G on Friday at Val Gardena, Italy. Feuz won in 1 minute, 21.51 seconds. Miller finished 0.30 seconds behind, and Kjetil Jansrud of Norway was third. Miller […]
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High schoolers plead to keep health centers
Gov. LePage’s budget proposal would eliminate 66 percent of their funds, which go toward teaching students healthy habits and helping them deal with alcohol and drug problems.
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Girls’ Roundup: Sanford denies Gorham
GORHAM – Heather LeBlanc scored 11 points, and Sanford survived a fourth-quarter comeback by Gorham to earn a 41-38 victory in a Southern Maine Activities Association girls’ basketball game Friday night. Katelyn King chipped in nine points for the Redskins (3-0), who led 35-24 after three quarters. Abby Hamilton scored 12 points and Lexi Merrifield […]
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Boys’ Roundup: Red Riots get an early lead, hold off Blazes
WESTBROOK – John Toland scored 21 points in a balanced offense Friday night, and South Portland held on for a 57-51 victory against Westbrook in a Southern Maine Activities Association schoolboy basketball game at Warren Gym. Logan Gaddar had 12 points, Jordan Muller chipped in 11 and Ben Burkey ended with 10 for South Portland […]
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Portland Pirates Today
WHO: St. John’s IceCaps (16-7-4-0, tied for first in AHL’s Atlantic Division) at Portland Pirates (12-11-1-2, fourth in Atlantic Division) WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Cumberland County Civic Center RADIO: WPPI 95.5 FM, WPEI 95.9 FM TELEVISION: Time Warner, Channel 9 or 21 ICECAPS NOTES: An affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets in their first season of […]
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UVM fraternity closed over ‘rape’ survey
The school is investigating distribution of the survey that asked who you would like to rape.
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Girls’ basketball: Gardiner’s hot start beats Medomak
The Tigers use strong shooting against a zone defense to produce a 50-41 victory.
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Girls’ Basketball: Riots have just enough to fend off Blue Blazes
South Portland goes cold in the second half but holds on against Westbrook, 29-28.