This week 150 years ago in the Civil War, Union forces besiege New Madrid, Mo., seeking to gain control at this juncture of the Mississippi River. The attackers march overland, arriving near New Madrid on March 3, 1862. The siege will last several days and only after heavy Union guns are brought in will the […]
March 2012
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Duo rescued after canoe sinks in Montsweag Bay
WESTPORT ISLAND — Two people stranded on Harper’s Island after their canoe sank were rescued by a Westport Island Fire Department skiff this afternoon, according to Coast Guard reports. After water knocked out a cellphone aboard the canoe, the two reportedly swam to the island with no way to reach land. The island, located in […]
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Cuts to the most vulnerable are unacceptable
When the going gets tough, take it out on the poor, elderly and vulnerable ”“ at least that’s what the slogan should be changed to here in Maine considering the Legislature’s response to the struggling economy. First, it was Medicaid, more recently it was workers’ compensation benefits, and now, it’s the Temporary Assistance for Needy […]
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Thornton players never lost confidence
BIDDEFORD — The “A” word? What’s that? You’ve rarely heard it uttered when the subject of Thornton Academy hockey has been brought up. Having flattened all comers for most of the season, and certainly down the stretch, the Golden Trojans have rarely had to deal with adversity, much less mention the word. However, “adversity,” and […]
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Candidates must focus on the economy
The candidates in the 2012 presidential political campaign should target economic issues that affect our economy, rather than social issues. We must set our doable priorities, and concentrate on what really needs to be done, to keep our nation strong and healthy. Social issues are important. The recent government demand that medical insurers and employers […]
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Return of cold weather should help maple season
Silver buckets can already be seen on many maple trees throughout the county now, collecting the drip, drip of sap that will become delicious maple syrup. The syruping season has come early this year, due to the unusually warm winter, and the trees have been tapped about a month earlier than normal. With the light […]
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Dianne Catherine McClave, 58, of Kennebunk, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. There are no calling hours. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 9, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at South Congregational Church, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. Should friends choose, memorial donations may be made in her memory […]
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Study outlines options for Wells High School
WELLS — Community members got a first look at the options for Wells High School during the school committee meeting Wednesday night. Dan Ellingson of Portland-based Harriman Associates gave a presentation on the scenarios and cost estimates outlined in an architect study completed by his firm. First, a bare-bones approach to simply keep the school […]
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Thornton players never lost confidence
Andrew Carignan (4) said he had confidence that the Golden Trojans could rebound from an early 2-1 deficit in Thornton’s 8-4 Western Maine Class A championship win over Falmouth Tuesday. Thornton, the defending state champion, will try to make it two state titles in a row when it plays Eastern champion St. Dom’s in Saturday’s […]
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Local/State Dispatches
Portland HS hires a new football coach / Man found guilty of stealing $90,000 in welfare benefits . . . and more news from around the state.