The ACT Tour was set for its second of four stops in Maine with tonight’s race at Oxford Plains Speedway, but all racing at the track has been canceled because of rain. The ACT 150 portion of tonight’s event has been postponed until Aug. 20. Check www.oxfordplains.com/ for more details.
2011
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Lobsterfest kicks off at Maine State Pier
Gov. Paul LePage will be among the judges for the lobster eating contest.
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In Boston gangster story, a tale of 2 brothers
Generations of Boston residents have watched that story play out in the real-life drama of former Democratic Senate President William “Billy” Bulger and his older brother, alleged gangster James “Whitey” Bulger.
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‘Calling All Cars’ show gets rolling in Portland
‘Calling All Cars’ runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Portland Motor Club on Presumpscot Street.
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LePage says new state budget just the start
In his weekly radio address Saturday, the governor says the new budget is a “good down payment” but that he’ll continue working to reduce government spending.
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Maine wardens on lookout for impaired boaters
Officials say every warden on duty this weekend will be working on the water.
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PACE ordinance is helping reduce energy costs
A Saco family was one of the first in the state to take advantage of the Property Assessed Clean Energy loan program recently. Robert and Amy Dudley will be able to heat their home more efficiently this winter after workers from Evergreen Home Performance put cellulose insulation into the walls of their 126-year-old home on […]
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Mural, ‘A meditation,’ marks church anniversary
Gabriel Garneau walked into the vestry of North Parish Congregational Church one sunny June morning and examined the mural he had been painting over recent weeks and months. There was a part that just didn’t look the way he believed it should. He smeared the paint, took out his brush and painted some more. Garneau […]
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Pirates say goodbye to Buffalo
Brian Petrovek, Portland Pirates Managing Owner, met with the media to discuss the club’s NHL affilation situation. The Pirates cut ties amicably with the Buffalo Sabres, the club’s NHL parent for the past three seasons. A new NHL affiliate will be announced on Monday. (DAN HICKLING/Journal Tribune)
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Lauriana Violette Hamel passed away on June 14, 2011 at Cedar Crest Nursing home in Cranston, R.I. Marie “Tina” Vallee, 67, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, following a long battle against cancer. A celebration of life (garden party) will be held at […]