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North Sports Roundup

Falmouth lineman in running for award Falmouth’s Jack Horton is a finalist for the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Award, given to top offensive and defensive linemen who epitomize character, leadership and perseverance in the classroom, community and on the field. Winners will be named Jan. 23 in Augusta. Falmouth Little League registration open Player registration […]

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Cumberland Police Beat: Jan. 11

Arrests 1/4 at 12:54 p.m. Jonathan Zack, 26, of Portland, was arrested on a warrant by Reserve Officer Kirk Mazuzan. 1/6 at 9:12 a.m. John-Michael Henry Jensen, 33, of Wilson Road, was arrested on a warrant by Reserve Officer Kirk Mazuzan. Summonses 12/30/10 at 12:32 a.m. April Robichaud, 32, of Sanford, was issued a summons […]

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Composition of a lifetime: Portland Symphony Orchestra helps Freeport composer celebrate 75 years

PORTLAND — Composer Elliott Schwartz is turning 75 next week and he’s inviting the Portland Symphony Orchestra and 1,900 of his closest friends to help him celebrate. Schwartz’s composition, “Diamond Jubilee,” was recently commissioned by the PSO and will have its world premiere at the symphony’s Jan. 25 concert at Merrill Auditorium. Schwartz, who lives […]

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Habitat for Humanity builds awareness on LEGO foundation

SOUTH PORTLAND — On Saturday, Jan. 15, the Center Court at the Maine Mall will be a construction zone. And don’t tell the Department of Labor, because they’ll be using child labor. But instead of bricks and mortar, the kids will be using what many consider to be the building blocks of our youth: LEGOs. […]

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Man sentenced for wire fraud

BANGOR — A Maine man convicted of 13 counts of wire fraud has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison. The U.S. Attorney’s office says 50-year-old Todd Denson of Stockton Springs and Belfast, also must pay more than $21,000 in restitution. Prosecutors say Denson solicited loans for money in an advance fee scheme that […]

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Postcards oppose Maine joining health care suit

AUGUSTA — Supporters of the health care overhaul enacted by Congress last year say more than 2,500 postcards will be delivered to Gov. Paul LePage opposing the state joining a lawsuit challenging the law. Members of the Maine People’s Alliance say the postcards containing personal messages are to be delivered to the governor this morning. […]