A study shows that bucks spent at locally owned businesses have the biggest bang.
2011
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Follow LePage’s political primer to really impress voters
What GOP legislative candidate wouldn’t want to borrow a page or two from the governor?
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New Facebook tool connects suicidal people to counselors
It is triggered after a friend reports distressing content.
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Bulletin Board
Nominations are open for the Frank Gaziano Memorial offensive and defensive linemen awards. The awards are given to the top offensive and defensive high school linemen in the state based on hard work on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Each winner also receives a $2,500 scholarship. The awards will be presented […]
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Pirates Notebook: Pirates add fists, finesse
The two newest Portland Pirates are expected to help in very different ways. Center Patrick O’Sullivan is a dynamic offensive player, and Mike Hoffman, a 6-foot-5, 250-pound right wing, is in Portland to make sure skilled players such as O’Sullivan have the freedom to do what they do best. “He keeps the flies off,” Pirates […]
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High school swimming: Coaching whets his appetite
Lee Crocker is retired but missed coaching, so he’s back for a third term at Portland High.
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25 Swimmers and Divers to Watch
• Abby Belisle Haley, Yarmouth sophomore: Runner-up in Class B in the 100 butterfly who was third in the 100 backstroke. • Evan Campbell, Greely senior: Class B runner-up in the 100 backstroke who also reached the championship finals of the 100 butterfly and swam on two victorious relays. • Marcus Cloutier, Cape […]
Posted inNation & World
Sandusky waives right to face accusers
The former Penn State assistant football coach backs out of a preliminary hearing at the last minute.
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House passes tax cut, but may have doomed it
The measure now goes to the Senate.
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Swimming: Five Girls’ Teams to Watch
1. Cape Elizabeth: In the opening meet of the season, sophomores Hannah Homans and Sydney Wight, and seniors Heather Kraft and Gabrielle Cloutier came within a second of the school medley relay record. For various reasons (transfer, club, abroad), none swam for Cape last season. They anchor a deep contingent of 45 girls who will […]