RICHMOND Students at Richmond’s combined middle and high school building were evacuated for about an hour Tuesday while bomb-sniffing dogs searched the school. Richmond Police Chief Scott MacMaster said school officials called police at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to report the words “bomb threat” had been found scribbled on a wall in the girls’ bathroom. […]
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Poll: Mainers favor gun background checks
PORTLAND A new poll shows that Maine residents overwhelmingly support mandatory background checks for gun purchases. Portland-based Pan Atlantic SMS Group said Tuesday that 90 percent of those surveyed said they support mandatory background checks on all potential gun buyers, with 8 percent opposed. Fifty-seven percent said they were in favor of a ban on […]
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Scabies outbreak quelled at Tedford Shelter
BRUNSWICK Officials quickly controlled a parasite outbreak at a Brunswick homeless shelter in March, according to municipal health inspectors and officials from the Maine Center for Disease Control. Thirteen people at Tedford Housing’s adult facility on Cumberland Street were diagnosed with scabies in mid-March. Jeff Emerson, Brunswick’s deputy fire chief and municipal health inspector, investigated […]
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MRRA turning swords into ploughshares
BRUNSWICK Anyone know how to move a 66-year-old warplane? If so, Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority wants to talk to you. To make way for redevelopment of several acres along the entrance to former Brunswick Naval Air Station, the P-2V5 Neptune currently on display will have to be relocated a half-mile further down Admiral Fitch Drive. […]
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That Vegan Thing: Yeast tips the flavor balance in tofu scramble
As a vegan, you don’t eat meat, cheese or eggs. So what happens if you really liked eggs and you want a replacement? Bring on the tofu. For all of you tofu haters out there, give it another try with this easy tofu scramble. It has the look and the taste of scrambled eggs. I […]
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Why independent learning is key to your child’s long-term educational goals
One skill essential to children’s academic success is the ability to learn on their own. While teachers and parents play a key role in a child’s development, educational activities that encourage self-learning are equally important. Learning independently inspires children to become more confident and nurtures critical thinking and analytical skills. Giving children time to learn […]
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Going the extra mile: Secrets to keeping cars running longer on the roads
(BPT) – Hitting 100,000 miles on the odometer for most people means it’s time to start car shopping. But for others it’s a personal challenge to go the extra mile, save a little cash and take their cars another 100,000 miles. Racking up miles can evoke pride in some, but it is more than just […]
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Tips for motorcycle riders: Hit the road and ride responsibly
(BPT) – Freedom. The open road. There’s nothing quite like the big sky ahead of you and feeling the rumble of your motorcycle. It’s motorcycle season across the United States and Canada. Warm weather accompanied by clear roads means it’s time to seek adventure, even if that means ditching your car for your daily commute […]
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Conservation center proposed
Pictured in 2010 is the exterior of a home on Timber Point in Biddeford. The house is situated on one of the largest unspoiled parcels of property on the New England shoreline, which is owned by the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)
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La planificación sólida del retiro es vital para las Generaciones ‘X’ y ‘Y’
(BPT) – Cuando se trata de hacer planes para la jubilación, los trabajadores jóvenes de hoy confrontan dificultades a la hora de entender los recursos y productos que tienen a su disposición, tanto en sus centros de trabajo como en sus inversiones personales. Según una investigación realizada en el año 2013 por LIMRA (una organización […]