In just three days, the Maine Energy Recovery Company waste incinerator will cease operations for good. No longer will trucks deposit garbage at the Lincoln Street site to fuel the flames that make that iconic plume of smoke over the city. The closure means vastly different things to different people. For many of the plant’s […]
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Grace has been great for Seagulls
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — There’s one Seagull that stands out in Old Orchard Beach, and his name is Quincy Grace. The 6 foot, 4 inch senior center for the Old Orchard Beach boys basketball team has been the center of attention for a Seagull team hoping to have a special season. Grace broke onto the […]
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York County legislators assigned to committees
AUGUSTA — Some veteran York County legislators and some freshmen lawmakers have been tapped to chair joint committees and the government oversight committee of the 126th Legislature. Committee assignments were handed up last week, and of the 17 committees, five are chaired by members of the York County delegation. As well, the county’s delegation has […]
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Paying for the sins of Buckeyes past
12-0 notwithstanding, the scandal-plagued school won’t be competing in a postseason bowl.
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Clock ticking on strike threat by dock workers
A strike on Sunday would idle 14,000 longshoremen and potentially deal a big blow to businesses.
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The best defense? Gun groups push teacher training
Free courses and test programs aimed at educators raise more questions about school safety.
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Activities, celebrity visits organized to show children it’s OK to enjoy life
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The children at the Sandy Hook Elementary School won’t be returning to classes for another week, but officials from the town, school district and local agencies are doing their best in the meantime to keep them occupied following a massacre at their school two weeks ago. The students have not attended school […]
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Panel: No violations in loans to House members
Loans issued through Countrywide’s VIP section may not even have been the best deals available.
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EPA’s Jackson to step down in January
Environmental watchdog Lisa Jackson presided during battles over health and economic issues.
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College Roundup: San Jose State, Cincinnati win bowls
WASHINGTON – David Fales completed 33 of 43 passes for 395 yards and two touchdowns Thursday as No. 24 San Jose State completed a comeback season with a 29-20 win over Bowling Green in the Military Bowl. Fales led the drive that set up Austin Lopez’s 27-yard field goal with 4:43 remaining, and De’Leon Eskridge’s […]