2012 – Page 2601 – The Portland Press Herald

Lightning strike sparks fire in Harrison

August 10, 2012

A lightning strike touched off a fire that destroyed a barn and heavily damaged a house early Friday morning, fire officials said.

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Maine man found guilty of shooting best friend

by The Associated Press August 10, 2012

After more than five hours of deliberations, a jury on Friday found Luke Bryant guilty in the shooting of Tyler Seaney.

Nation & World, News

Katrina hero accused of plotting three murders

by The Associated Press August 10, 2012

The Syrian-born businessman had previously been described as a compassionate neighbor paddling a canoe through New Orleans’ flooded streets to help imperiled residents.

News, Politics

Election 2012: LePage threatens to skip GOP convention

by Steve Mistler August 10, 2012

The governor tells a radio host that all of Maine’s delegates, including Ron Paul supporters challenged by other Republicans, should be seated in Tampa.

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Maine Arts Commission gets new director

by The Associated Press August 10, 2012

The CEO of the West Valley Arts Council in Phoenix, Arizona will serve as the Maine commission’s new director.

News, Sports

Patriots strong on defense in preseason opener

by The Associated Press August 10, 2012

The New England Patriots spent the offseason trying to stabilize their shaky defense. So far, so good.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Mid-Coast Sports Roundup

by The Forecaster August 10, 2012

YMCA Golf Classic upcoming The Bath Area Family YMCA is holding a Golf Classic and Million Dollar Shootout Friday at Mere Creek Golf Course in Brunswick. There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start with scramble play. The team fee is $300. The individual fee is $75. That includes green fees, carts and tickets to […]

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

South Sports Roundup

by The Forecaster August 10, 2012

Locals take part in soccer all-star games Cape Elizabeth’s Timmy Lavallee scored two goals to help the Western Maine Conference defeat the Southern Maine Activities Association, 4-3, in the 22nd annual Senior All-Star soccer tournament/Special Olympics Maine fundraiser last week. Scarborough’s Andrew Jones had a goal in defeat. South Portland’s Akiba Davis, Nate Fox and […]

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