LOUDON, N.H. – Kyle Busch needed some OT to grab that checkered flag. Once he did, he bowed twice to the crowd. He could have done it one more time — one for each green-white-checkered finish he needed to survive at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Busch dominated in regulation, then proved he had the car […]
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Open access is flashpoint for hunters, landowners
A shooting in Starks last October highlights the tenuous — and tense — relationship when it comes to hunting on private property.
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Steve Solloway: Losing a winner who brought folks together
Rudy Keeling could make people listen to him as he listened to them, say those who mourned his passing last week at age 66. Keen mind, sharp wit. Sincere smile. He had the gift of bringing people together on a basketball court or off. The media that announced his death listed his accomplishments and his […]
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Maine fun-run promoters race to cash in on fitness craze
The arrival of the for-profit events in Maine has some runners concerned about the future of traditional charity races.
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Portland’s Coffee By Design growing from the grounds up
Powered by a robust blend of passion and caffeine, the shop is poised to grow again, exemplifying the rare success story that manages to stay true to its ‘humble beginnings.’
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Hunters advised to check with property owners
Maine has a tradition of open access, but authorities still advise checking with owners before hunting on private land, even if it is not posted, said Jessica Leahy, an associate professor at the University of Maine School of Forest Resources. “It’s good practice to check in with a landowner and even to thank them. Hunting […]
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For rail company, rebirth may yield to ruin
The rising demand for crude oil transit gave hope to the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway, but may also be prove to be its undoing.
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World Dispatches
CAIRO, Egypt Islamist lawmakers press for Morsi to be reinstated Islamist lawmakers in Egypt’s disbanded upper house of parliament demanded Saturday the army reinstate ousted President Mohammed Morsi, and called on other legislatures around the world not to recognize the country’s new military-backed leadership. Morsi’s supporters, including his Islamist allies, remain steadfast in their rejection […]
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Golf: Hickson out to defend his title as Maine’s true champion
The 23rd State of Maine Championship will be played Tuesday and Wednesday at Sugarloaf Golf Club in Carrabassett Valley. As of Friday, 65 players were entered, including 18 professionals. The tournament is exclusively for Maine Chapter NEPGA pros and the state’s amateurs, and has always billed itself as a true Maine championship. John Hickson will […]
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Learn the science of coffee, great cup of joe’s the reward
Coffee By Design’s guru puts his faith in slow-roasted, quality beans from farms he visits himself.