GEORGETOWN — U.S. Coast Guard crews from Boothbay Harbor and South Portland responded to the report of a collapsed pier at Bay Point, Lt. Scott McCann of the Coast Guard’s Northern New England sector said in a prepared statement Wednesday. The pier reportedly collapsed Monday night. No injuries or pollution were reported. The Coast Guard […]
May 2014
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Appalachian Trail to host photo contest
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va— The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is now accepting submissions for its “Zoom in to the Appalachian Trail” photo contest. This is a nationwide search for the best photos featuring close-up shots of the details that make up the Appalachian Trail. Contestants will submit a photograph of a favorite feature along the trail […]
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Poland Spring thanked for support of Lyme disease event
I would like to thank the people of Poland Spring for donating bottled water for the third annual Jimmy the Greek Maine Mall 5K for Lyme Disease Awareness, which was held on Sunday, April 27 at Jimmy the Greeks South Portland restaurant. Each year, more than 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to Centers […]
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Pro-Russians to hold referendum in east Ukraine
DONETSK, Ukraine — The pro-Russia insurgency in eastern Ukraine decided Thursday to go ahead with Sunday’s referendum on autonomy despite a call from Russian President Vladimir Putin to delay it. While Putin’s call on Wednesday to postpone the vote was seen as part of an effort to step back from confrontation and negotiate a deal […]
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Senior center hosts weekly Memory Cafe
YORK — The York Senior Center signed on this week as the fourth Memory Cafe in the Kittery and York area to serve people with dementia. The center will start hosting a cafe on the first Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m., and will include soup. “One of our hopes has been to provide […]
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Mass. defends new restrictions for painkiller
BOSTON — Restrictions on the potent new painkiller Zohydro are within the Massachusetts’ right to regulate the dispensing of prescription drugs, state officials argued in a legal brief filed Wednesday in a federal lawsuit challenging the rules’ constitutionality. Gov. Deval Patrick, Public Health Commissioner Cheryl Bartlett and members of the state Board of Registration in […]
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Spotlight
THEATER “The Savannah Disputation” will show at Portland Stage Company through May 18. The show follows two sisters’ discussion of their Catholic faith. Visit portlandstage.org or call 774-0465 for more information and tickets. “Oliver! The Musical” will be performed by Our Theatre Company at Nasson Little Theatre through May 10. The shows will be on […]
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OOB moves toward Scarborough for dispatch
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The town has approved the first step in the process for Scarborough to run its dispatch. The town council voted unanimously on Tuesday ”“ with Councilor Shawn O’Neill absent ”“ on a proposal to have Scarborough manage its public safety dispatch. Councilor Joseph Thornton, who works as a dispatcher in Scarborough, […]
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Seahawks, Richard Sherman agree to 4-year extension
RENTON, Wash. — Richard Sherman finally got his moment of being a top pick. He stood on the stage with spotlights beaming directly on his bow tie. With the coach on one side and general manager on the other, Sherman held up a Seattle Seahawks jersey with his named across the back. When Sherman entered […]
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South Berwick to offer well water testing
SOUTH BERWICK — On Saturday, May 10, the Town of South Berwick Conservation Commission will be sponsoring its annual well water testing. Regular testing of well water can help preserve the quality of drinking water and help ensure health. The Conservation Commission has teamed up with Nelson Analytical Lab in Kennebunk to offer special pricing […]