The town bought the land around Chaffin Pond last year and wants to install a dog park, fishing dock, pavilion and other amenities.
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Maine State Museum gets a new director
The former director of the Rhode Island Historical Society has been named the new director of the Maine State Museum.
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Ryan rose to VP selection despite risky budget views
Some deficit-slashing plans have been adopted by the GOP mainstream and have pleased the tea party faction.
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Man shoots himself in buttocks in central Maine
Kyle Bassler, 20, was taken to Inland Hospital in Waterville after shooting himself while watching TV.
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Scalloper forced out of business sues government
Larry Yacubian, who says federal regulators’ fines were excessive, seeks damages for lost wages.
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Dish Network likely to drop Portland’s CBS affiliate
Unless the satellite TV provider can reach a deal with WGME, customers will lose Channel 13.
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Lobster processing: Young Mainer to open seafood plant
At a time when most Maine lobster is processed in Canada, a young entrepreneur wants to turn the tide of the industry back toward the state with a new processing plant here.
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Pingree urges cruise ships to serve Maine lobster
The congresswoman says she’s written a letter to the owner of 15 cruise lines, imploring them to buy local lobster while in Portland.
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Portland graduates awarded scholarships
PORTLAND — Three recent graduates of Portland Public Schools have been awarded college scholarships from trusts administered by the city, it was announced Aug. 10. Corey Carmichael, the 2010 valedictorian of Portland High School, will receive a scholarship of $1,700 from the James L. Rackleff Trust, which funds education for children of Portland residents. Carmichael […]
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Portland remains identified
PORTLAND — Skeletal remains found in a wooded area near Hutchins Drive on Aug. 4 have been identified, police announced Monday. The remains were that of Toina Hanson, 31, of Portland. Hanson’s identity was confirmed through items discovered at the scene, along with review of her medical records by the city’s chief medical examiner. The manner […]