A national transportation research organization has identified 50 transportation-related projects that it says would support economic growth in Maine and improve residents’ quality of life.
2011
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Monarchs 2, Pirates 1: Yes, them again
Manchester beats Portland for the fifth time in seven games, and the second time in four days.
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Westbrook eyes closing school to erase shortfall
Closing Prides Corner and reconfiguring K-5 would be the least disruptive option, administrators say.
Posted inSports
Trojans’ special teams earn a special victory
Thornton kills off seven power plays to beat Lewiston in a rematch of last year’s Class A final.
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College Roundup: SMCC women collect victory
SOUTH PORTLAND – Emily Bard scored 21 points, and Marissa Welch had 11 points and 11 rebounds Wednesday to lead Southern Maine Community College to a 56-33 victory against Central Maine Community College in a Yankee Small College Conference women’s basketball game. The Seawolves (11-1, 8-0 YSCC) outscored the Mustangs 30-12 in the second half. […]
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LePage’s Medicaid cuts stoke passions, protests
More than 500 people came to the State House on Wednesday to oppose major changes that Gov. LePage has proposed to MaineCare, the state’s Medicaid program. About 140 testified before two legislative committees.
Posted inSports
High School Roundup: York powers past Biddeford
BIDDEFORD – Olivia Leroux scored three goals Wednesday night to lead York to a 6-1 victory against Biddeford in a schoolgirl hockey game at the Biddeford Ice Arena. Carly Lee added a goal and an assist, and Julia Hird and Nicci Heroux also scored for York (4-1). Tiffany Gagne scored and Emily Brassley made 44 […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox trade for potential closer
BOSTON – The Boston Red Sox acquired reliever Mark Melancon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for infielder Jed Lowrie and right-hander Kyle Weiland. The deal gives the Red Sox a potential replacement for closer Jonathan Papelbon, who signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. Melancon had 20 saves this year, going 8-4 […]
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Detective on stakeout catches teen burglary suspect in act
Police say a teenager from New Gloucester who broke into a home Wednesday morning got a big surprise when he got inside.
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Attorney says little evidence links client to arson at topless coffee shop
Raymond Bellavance’s trial begins with the introduction of evidence, including a gas can found at the scene.