All three candidates for York County sheriff say they’re well aware of the staffing shortages at York County Jail. Two of them, South Berwick Police Chief Dana Lajoie and retired sheriff’s deputy and hospital security officer Paul Main, say the hefty number of vacancies ”“ 22 as of April 25 ”“ can be laid at […]
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Joseph Ryan Mowatt, son of Bruce Mowatt II and Kourtney Kibler of Standish, born April 18. Mckenzie Lynn Hunt, daughter of Darren Hunt and Marissa Laferte of Limerick, born April 21. Grace Harper Norton, daughter of William Norton Jr. and Stephanie Eaton of Biddeford, born April 21. Camden Jeffrey Fortier, son of Joey and Michelle […]
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Maine’s engineer battalion headed to Pa.
PORTLAND (AP) — The National Guard will reassign the Maine National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion to Pennsylvania, replacing it with an infantry unit, under a plan that’s in the final stages. Introducing an infantry to Maine’s Army National Guard has been part of the statewide plan since 2008, 133rd Engineer Battalion spokesman Michel Steinbuchel told […]
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Worst road contest accepting submissions
The Maine Better Transportation Association’s “Worst Road in Maine Contest” is accepting submissions through May 15. The purpose of the contest is to raise awareness of the personal cost of bad roads, whether it is in increased vehicle maintenance costs, safety risks, lost travel time or other impacts, according to the MBTA. Everyone who completes […]
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Judge dismisses R.I. child welfare lawsuit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Rhode Island’s child-welfare system. The Providence Journal reports Judge Mary Lisi issued a 108-page decision Wednesday after six years of litigation and a 16-day trial. The New York-based advocacy group Children’s Rights filed suit in 2007, accusing the Rhode Island Department of […]
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Government grazing subsidies can be beat with vegetarian diet
It’s perversely ironic for rancher Cliven Bundy to excoriate poor people for collecting government subsidies, while ripping off the federal government of a million dollars in grazing fees. But, even if he were to pay up, Bundy and his fellow ranchers, would still be living on government welfare. Livestock grazing is subsidized by federal agencies […]
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Comic arts festival to feature artists
PORTLAND — The Maine Comics Arts Festival returns to Portland this May to celebrate the comic book art form. More than 100 comic writers, artists, publishers and cartoonists are expected to attend and exhibit at the sixth annual event on Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Portland Company Complex at […]
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Bruins, Canadiens to renew rivalry
BOSTON (AP) — Claude Julien knows all about this rivalry. He coached Montreal for three seasons, and now he’s in charge in Boston. “I hated Boston when I was in Montreal and now I hate Montreal because I’m in Boston,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun.” The second round of the NHL playoffs begins […]
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Host families needed for Fresh Air children
Fresh Air volunteers are needed to provide a fun-filled summer for children from New York City. Each summer, more than 4,000 children visit volunteer host families in rural, suburban, and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada. Host families share their homes with city children and show them the joys […]
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GOP needs to rethink stance on social issues
It’s time for the Grand Old Party to take a long, hard look at itself and make some changes to ensure its survival ”“ and safeguard the country against swinging too far left. In GOP conventions around the nation, discussion has been taking place about the party’s stance on social issues and its future appeal […]