‘Welcome to Lee Maine’ also shows how the community was brought together in the aftermath of the tragedy.
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They’re keeping their eyes on the ball
When Ron Cramer shared his passion for handball with the young people at Long Creek Youth Development Center, ‘it went viral.’
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Governor takes early steps toward re-election
Some observers wonder what message Gov. Paul LePage is attempting to send by starting so soon.
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An auction to remember
Some 5,000 items from the Titanic will be auctioned off as one lot near the 100th anniversary of the world’s most famous shipwreck.
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Republican rivals focus attacks on Romney in New Hampshire
The former Massachusetts governor, meanwhile, saves his own criticisms for President Obama.
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People & EntertainmentKidney issue hospitalizes Cannon
Nick Cannon, who is suffering from what wife Mariah Carey called “minor kidney failure,” has been moved to a hospital bed closer to home. So much for being “straaaaaanded in Aspen.” “Currently being transfered to a hospital in LA. Thank you all for all your love, prayers and concern. You know me. … I will […]
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Dispatches
A Portland man was ordered Thursday to serve 16 years in prison for five counts of robbery and one charge of endangering the welfare of a child.
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Bill Nemitz: Fired reporter didn’t hide his red flags
Note to the Maine Heritage Policy Center: Before you hire your next high-profile reporter to work for your fledgling “news service,” conduct a top-to-bottom search of your own Facebook page. “That’s probably the really most blatant miss here — that it’s on our own Facebook page,” said a rueful Lance Dutson, the center’s executive director, […]
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‘Frac sand’ mining debated in heartland
Demand soars for soft sandstone ideal for drilling natural gas and oil, but some residents are wary.
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Jackson Laboratory finalizes agreement with Connecticut
The deal promises at least 300 jobs within 10 years and gives preference to workers from Connecticut.