The 142nd edition of the agricultural fair opens Sunday and continues through Sept. 28 at the Cumberland Fairgrounds.
September 2013
Posted inMaine, News
Car slams into cyclists during NH ride, killing 2
The crash happened on a bridge in Hampton Saturday morning, just after the start of the 40th annual Granite State Wheelmen Tri-State Seacoast Century ride.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Funeral bombing, other attacks in Iraq kill 92
Thousands of Iraqis have been killed in violent attacks in recent months despite appeals for restraint from Shiite and Sunni political leaders.
Posted inNation & World, News
Pakistan releases top Afghan Taliban prisoner
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar’s release may help peace talks between Afghanistan and the Taliban.
Posted inMaine, News
1 dead, 1 injured in crash in Cushing
Authorities say it appears that speed and alcohol contributed to the early Saturday morning crash.
Posted inNation & World
Kenyan officials: 59 dead in mall terror attack
More than 175 people were wounded in the attack, and the military remains in a standoff with the Islamic extremists, who still have hostages.
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Dine out Maine: Boone’s builds on its history with finely prepared seafood
I needed a fish place. Friends were visiting from the Mid-Atlantic, and they were hungry for a seafood-based dinner with mixed drinks, table service and a water view. Something “Maine-y,” but not over-the-top with tourists — a location between “fancy” and “beach shack” where food enthusiasts could experience high-quality casual dining. Putting his colorful reputation […]
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine out Maine: Boone’s builds on its history with finely prepared seafood
I needed a fish place. Friends were visiting from the Mid-Atlantic, and they were hungry for a seafood-based dinner with mixed drinks, table service and a water view. Something “Maine-y,” but not over-the-top with tourists — a location between “fancy” and “beach shack” where food enthusiasts could experience high-quality casual dining. Putting his colorful reputation […]
Posted inMaine, News
Bowdoin College endowment passes $1B mark
Bowdoin College is following a national trend with its endowment rebounding since the economy and financial markets faltered five years ago.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine groups rally against tar sands
The Sierra Club and 350 Maine are holding a protest on the Casco Bay Bridge between Portland and South Portland on Saturday.