SCARBOROUGH – Over the objection of local residents, including two town councilors, and even some of its own members, the Scarborough Zoning Board of Appeals has cleared the way for an 81-unit senior housing complex – but not without wagging its own proverbial finger. “We want some serious attention spent on design, [road] access and […]
2012
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Questions raised on future of South Portland building
SOUTH PORTLAND – A South Portland resident is openly questioning the city’s commitment to his father’s legacy. At issue is the public clubhouse abutting Wilkinson Park at 172 New York Ave., which is due this year for $50,000 in renovations to re-shingle the roof and fix or replace a faulty furnace that forced city officials […]
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Bill removes matching funds from Clean Election Act
Legislators give final passage to the change in the public campaign financing law. It now awaits Gov. LePage’s signature.
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Mars Hill man indicted in fatal collision
William Barton, 51, faces charges including operating under the influence causing death and possession of methamphetamines.
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Maine celebrates Franco-American heritage today
Festivities at the State House today include French music, a Franco-American breakfast, and historical and cultural displays.
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Maine man gets hero medal for fire rescue
Jason W. Thurston of Northport is recognized for heroism in rescuing a 71-year-old woman from a fire in December 2010.
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List of winners of Carnegie hero medals
Winners of Carnegie Hero medals to be awarded today: — Jason W. Thurston, 30, of Northport, Maine, rescued Nina Tyutyunnyk, 71, from a fire in December 2010. — Cara A. Ellis, 21, of Little Egg Harbor Township, N.J., died attempting to rescue Bryan H. Mueller, 52, from an assault in October 2010. — Angela […]
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Jewish victims in French shooting buried in Israel
The bodies of Rabbi Jonathan Sandler, his sons Arieh, 5, and Gabriel, 3, and 8-year-old Myriam Monsenego are laid to rest.
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3 blasts outside hideout of French terror suspect
Orange flashes lit up the night sky near the Toulouse apartment where a holed-up al-Qaida gunman — who is suspected of killing three schoolchildren, three soldiers and a rabbi in recent days — had been surrounded all day.
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Tractor trailer crash, diesel spill on I-295
BOWDOINHAM — Traffic on Interstate 295 near Bowdoinham is backed up considerably this morning following a rollover of a tractor trailer truck carrying diesel fuel, according to Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Brett Strout. The accident was reported at 8:18 a.m. Wednesday near I-295’s Mile 40 marker in the northbound lane. Strout said his […]