The Breakaway 5K road race will be held at 7:45 a.m. Saturday in Old Orchard Beach. Runners can preregister for $17 at www.Breakaway5K.org or register for $20 on race day at the square near the pier. The fun run for children 12 and younger is $15. The Westport Island Shore Run will be held Sunday, […]
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Professor hopes art can connect China, Maine
UMA’s Robert Katz visited China recently, and sees it ‘marching full speed into the contemporary world.’
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Three stories: Carson’s words inspired environmental activism
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‘Lauren’ searches for military justice in rape cases
The three-part Web series depicts the obstacles a female soldier faces in reporting a sexual assault.
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Egypt president shakes up military leadership
If Mohammed Morsi’s moves go unchallenged, it could mean the end of decades of military rule.
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Cleanup plan for sprawling Capisic area up for review
The proposed fix, which would take more than a decade, includes more than $13 million in stormwater upgrades and maintenance.
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Seeing Portland from a pumper
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Portland excels at making the list
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Syrian rebels call for no-fly zone
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Pa. woman charged in killing fiance hours before wedding
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