SAN FELIPE, Mexico — The seven U.S. tourists still missing two days after their boat capsized off Mexico’s coast went to sea as they had for several years for the Independence Day holiday: They wanted to fish and have a good time. At least one American tourist, besides the seven missing, was found dead and […]
2011
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Sanford man, 26, charged in drug robbery at Rite Aid
SANFORD — A Sanford man was arrested Tuesday night and charged with robbing the Rite Aid store on Main Street in Springvale. Deputy Chief Craig Sanford identified the suspect as Travis Bentley, 26, of Charles Street. Police say Bentley walked into the drugstore around 5:15 p.m., gave the pharmacist a note and left with an […]
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SAD 61 officials have week to cut budget
The board plans to vote July 14 on a third proposal for the district’s 2011-12 budget.
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Pingree pushes for study of York River
Qualifying for the wild-and-scenic list ‘could mean significant federal investment’ to protect the waterway.
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Red Sox Notebook: Cameron sent to Marlins
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Mike Cameron to the Florida Marlins on Tuesday, less than a week after cutting the three-time Gold Glove winner. The Red Sox sent the 38-year-old Cameron and cash to the Marlins for a player to be named or cash. Cameron hit just .149 with three home runs […]
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Britain plans ‘modest reduction’ in Afghanistan troops
KABUL, Afghanistan — British Prime Minister David Cameron said Tuesday that the progress being made by Afghan forces toward ensuring the country’s security justifies plans to start withdrawing British combat troops. Cameron said on a visit to the Afghan capital, Kabul, that he’d be making an announcement to lawmakers in London today about “a modest […]
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Honor Roll, Hebron Academy, July 6, 2011
Hebron Academy Third Trimester Highest Honors: Nicole Allen and Taylor Teixeira, Lewiston; Nathaniel Blackford, Edgecomb; Bradley Geismar, Minot; Sydney Randall, New Gloucester; Allyson Strachan, Hebron; Janelle Tardif, Auburn; Harry Trask, Norway; High Honors: Allison Cummings, Harrison; Desmond Donisi, Casco; Matthew Fensore, New Gloucester; Sara Grover, Biddeford; Joshua Hews and Bradford Spurr, Poland; Rebekah Jett, Norway; […]
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Somali to face terror charges in New York
The case shows Obama is keeping to the strategy of using civilian courts for terror prosecutions.
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Falmouth planners delay decision on Walmart’s proposed expansion
Disagreements about design issues remain and residents oppose a plan to relocate a bus stop.
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Experts: Prosecutors lacked evidence in Casey Anthony trial
A jury believed Casey Anthony was not guilty in her young daughter’s death because they saw no ‘how and why.’