Wednesday, May 14 A Veterans’ Services officer from the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will be available Wednesday, May 14 at Saco City Hall from 9-11 a.m. The Biddeford Democratic City Committee meeting, originally scheduled to be held earlier in the month, has been rescheduled for May 14 at 7 p.m. Biddeford City Democrats will […]
May 2014
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Maine convicted murderer seeks parole
WARREN (AP) — A Maine man convicted of killing an 18-year-old woman more than 40 years ago is scheduled to appear before the state parole board this week to seek his freedom. Michael Boucher was convicted of murder in 1991 of the 1973 slaying of Debra Dill. Authorities say he picked her at random, rammed […]
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UMaine’s James drafted by Vikings
ORONO — Former University of Maine football standout Kendall James was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 184th pick in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft on Saturday. James is the first Black Bear to be drafted since Jerron McMillian was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 133rd overall pick […]
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Rangers top Penguins, force game 7
NEW YORK (AP) — Facing a playoff hole from which they have never escaped, and following their most disheartening loss of the season, the New York Rangers boldly proclaimed that their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins was far from over. Perhaps it was genuine confidence with a tinge of false bravado. Whatever it was, it […]
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Biologists check Vermont cave for bat disease rate
DORSET, Vt. — The entrance to the Aeolus cave in Dorset is littered with the bones of thousands of bats that have died since white nose syndrome first appeared in Vermont. Biologists are hoping research gathered from data collected over the winter there will help determine if more bats are surviving the disease. Last fall, biologists glued […]
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Our View: Portland voters should support school budget
Tuesday’s referendum is a chance for city residents to invest in their future.
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Arts Calendar: May 14-27
Greater Portland Books & Authors Friday 5/16 “The Sibley Guide to Birds,” book signing with David Sibley, 5-7:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307. Charlotte Bacon, author talk, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Freeport Congregational Church, 98 South Freeport Road, South Freeport, 865-4012. Sunday 5/18 The Maine Comics Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., […]
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Community Calendar: May 14-27
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 5/16 Kids First Center Gala/Auction, 6-10 p.m., Ocean Gateway, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier, Portland, 761-2709, $75. Saturday 5/17 McAuley’s 5k Run for Hope, proceeds benefit Jim and Maxine Pouravelis Scholarship Fund, 10 a.m., Catherine McAuley High School, Stevens Ave., Portland, 797-3802, pre-registration $15, day of race $20 at 8 a.m. Sunday […]
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Flood insurance spike puts damper on land deals
Maine communities in flood plains are seeing insurance rates spike as much as 10 times, hampering sales.
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Portland Harbor regatta anything but leisurely
High school teams from three states fiercely compete in races that combine mental strategy with teamwork, responsibility and empowerment.