The measure, which would help fund the maintenance of trails, likely would be vetoed by Gov. LePage.
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Mostly dry, but a few showers possible
It was a wild afternoon and evening for parts of the area with vivid lightning, hail, torrential rain and damaging winds. There was no major damage to report from the storms, but my dogs certainly were not thrilled. This morning we find areas of clouds, but also some sunny breaks. While the radar is not […]
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Milestone for Cheverus girls
The Cheverus High School girls’ lacrosse team shows off its championship trophy June 15 after winning the Class A state title for the first time, 8-7, over Massabesic. Waynflete’s girls also won a title, while the Cheverus boys lost in the state game.
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Portland City Council sets hearing on marijuana legalization
PORTLAND — The city is a step closer to legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, after the City Council voted unanimously Monday to hold a public hearing on the matter. The July 15 hearing will be held in response to a citizen-proposed ordinance that would allow adults to possess up to 2.5 ounces of the drug. […]
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'Marry ME'
As onlookers snap photos and shoot video, 10 same-sex couples take part in a mass marriage ceremony at Deering Oaks Park on Saturday, June 15, in Portland, as part of the 27th annual Southern Maine Pride Parade & Festival. The ceremony celebrated the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in Maine; the theme of this year’s […]
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Restaurant proposed for Woodfords Corner in Portland
PORTLAND — A new restaurant may be coming to the city’s Woodfords Corner neighborhood. On Thursday, June 20, the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a conditional use application for the dining establishment at 34 Vannah Ave., near the intersection of Ocean and Forest avenues. William Street resident Birch Shambaugh and his wife, Mary Fayth […]
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Two accused in bleach attack on Boston bus
Authorities say the male victim was slapped and robbed of cash and a credit card, before bleach was thrown in his face.
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Central Maine group files suit over Anthem, MaineHealth proposal
Central Maine Healthcare seeks an expedited hearing and release of information on an Anthem-MaineHealth insurance plan that would be offered under the Affordable Care Act.
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NH woman sentenced to 5 to 10 years in son’s bathtub death
Prosecutors said 28-year-old Melissa Gutierrez of Merrimack left her two children in the tub with the water running in 2011.
Posted inLife & Culture
Pitt, ‘WWZ’ draw massive crowd in NYC
NEW YORK — Thousands of screaming fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at the premiere of his new thriller, “World War Z.” The 49-year old actor took his time to talk to reporters on the appropriately-designed “Z-shaped” red carpet, often breaking away to sign […]