The day before the rampage that killed 16 Afghans, the soldier accused of the mass killings saw his friend’s leg blown off, his lawyer says.
2012
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6 months later, what has Occupy protest achieved?
NEW YORK — As spring approaches, Occupy Wall Street protesters who mostly hibernated all winter are beginning to stir with plans for renewed demonstrations six months after the movement was born. The global protests against corporate excess and economic inequality are generally thought to have begun Sept. 17 when tents sprang up in a small […]
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Real deal: New gambling era for Maine
Maine’s first table gambling opened for business today at the Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway in Bangor, and for people who were waiting when the doors opened at 8 a.m., “it’s about time.”
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WHO PAYS? – With referendum date loomingWindham seek sewer specifics
WINDHAM – A referendum on the proposed sewer system in Windham is less than eight months away, and town councilors are concerned that little progress has been made in determining the scope of the project and who would pay for it. The multimillion-dollar project, which would pipe wastewater from North Windham and Windham Center, is […]
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Nearly 200,000 view Maine black bear webcam
The camera was placed in the den of Lugnut, who gave birth to two cubs on Jan. 16, will remain until the spring.
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Sebago artists ready to 'book' art parties
SEBAGO – Childhood friends Wendy Brown Newcomb and Holly Berry Moiles know a little something about art. Newcomb, a Sebago resident and painter, has had her works on display around the state including at L.L. Bean, while Moiles, an illustrator from Waldoboro, has been published in a variety of children’s books. Now, after more than […]
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Sebago artists ready to 'book' art parties
SEBAGO – Childhood friends Wendy Brown Newcomb and Holly Berry Moiles know a little something about art. Newcomb, a Sebago resident and painter, has had her works on display around the state including at L.L. Bean, while Moiles, an illustrator from Waldoboro, has been published in a variety of children’s books. Now, after more than […]
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Windham students advance to drama finals
WINDHAM – The cast and crew from Windham High School were among the winners last weekend at the Maine Drama Festival’s 2012 one-act play regional competition. As part of the competition, regional events took place in eight high schools across the state. Two schools from each site moved on to the state championships, set for […]
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Inside Gray – 3/16
Need some relief Homestead and veterans’ exemption forms and information are available at www. graymaine.org or at the Gray Town Hall, 24 Main St. in Gray. All exemption forms must be delivered to the Tax Assessor at Gray Town Hall by close of business (4 p.m.) on Monday, April 1. Gifts for Mom’s Day A […]
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ON THE RIGHT LANE – Wandering the Windham way
Recent events costing the town of Windham more than likely hundreds of thousands of dollars is causing me to write this column. Make no mistake about it being an easy column to write because it’s high time for new management instead of the status quo that Windham has had for over the past decade. What’s […]